Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sport Pedagogy Lesson Plan Template (Elementary and Middle School)

Teacher: Christian Foss

Background Information
Date: March 30, 2016

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Lesson Focus: Volleyball Passing and Setting

# Of students: 20

Equipment and Facilities

15 cones, 10 volleyballs

Safety Considerations:
All equipment used during this lesson will be age
appropriate and placed in a safe manner to reduce
the risk of any injuries. Each student will be spaced
out to help prevent any conflict or injuries. The
teacher will verbally review the rules and
expectations before the start of the activity. Before
the start of class, the teacher will have knowledge of
any health related issues the students may have,
which will be provided by the school. If an
emergency occurs, the teacher will remain calm
while transporting the students to a safe
environment, based on the situation. If a student is
injured, the teacher will stop the activity and have
the students seated away from the injured student
while the teacher notifies the proper authorities
(YMCA supervisor) of the childs injuries. Each
student will be aware of the teachers signals. All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions.
Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills:
and end on the teachers mark. Students will be given
Team building skills
two warnings before having to sit out quietly on the
Cooperation skills
green bench for not following directions,
Volleyball serving
Underhand & Overhand
misbehaving, or any behavior that is not allowed in
1

Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Tiger Pride. The student will sit out for the remainder
of the activity. If a fight occurs, an adult supervisor
or YMCA member will be called to detain the
students who were engaged in the altercation. The
rest of the students will be seated out the way of
harm until the situation has been resolved. Teacher
will use the 1,2,3 eyes on me. 1,2 eyes on you
cue to grab attention when needed
Teaching Strategy: The instruction will be provided
by using an interactive approach and verbal cues
(cots) to assist the students in understanding the
techniques that will be used during the activities. The
teacher will also be used as a demonstrator when
needed to assist the learning process.

Volleyball bumping

Academic Language: COTS of passing a volleyball

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT pass volleyball to a partner using the correct COTS with
75% accuracy.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT recite and demonstrate the COTS for passing volleyball to a
designated target with 100% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT remain actively engaged in MVPA for 65% of the lesson.

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:

I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
III. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
IV. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and
performance.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
2

Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

3. Demonstrates the knowledge skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression, and/or social interaction.

Describe the pre-class arrangement

Teacher: Christian Foss
Students: 20
Equipment: 15 cones, 10 volleyballs

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

TEACHER
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Time

5 min

Content Development

Instant Activity: Knock Em Downers

Students will be split up into two teams
and each team will be on their side of the
court. There will be cones all around the
basketball court. One team will be the
knock em downers and the other team
will be the pick em uppers. The goal for
one team is to knock them down and then
the other teams goal is to pick them back

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
Activity
XXXXXXXXX
X
X
X

X X
X
X
X
X

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
This activity will address CA
standard II and NASPE
standard 2. Students will
demonstrate their knowledge
of movement concepts. They
will be using special
awareness as well during the
instant activity

Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

up. There is no kicking the cones.

1 min

3 min

.5 min

8 min

Transition The students will be asked to

gather all the equipment and bring it
back to the bag and after they will be
asked to take a seat on the white line.
Set Induction:
Good afternoon class, we will be
progressing from Kristins lesson of
bumping she taught you yesterday. Today
we are going to discuss passing in the
game of volleyball.

XXXXXXXXX
N/A

Start/Stop Signals:
Students will be told
to begin when the
teacher gives the go.
Freeze will be used
as a stop signal.

Purpose:
Passing is very important in volleyball
because it allows a team to get the best
opportunity to score on the other team.
Transition Students will be asked to
stand up and get ready to participate.

Grouping Strategies:
Teacher selected

Lesson Core - Task 1:

Students will get into self-chosen groups
of three. One student will toss the ball to
another student and that person will set
the ball to the last student and that
student will pass it to the original tosser.
Students will rotate and will 5 repetitions
at each position.
Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will designate one students
to help assist in the demonstration.
Nathan will also help with the
demonstration.
Questions to Check Understanding
1. What are the COTS of passing
volleyball to a partner?
2. Why is passing important?

Diagram Task 1

N/A

N/A

The standards being addressed

will be NASPE Content
Standard 4. Students will
demonstrate respect for
themselves and others when
the instructor is introducing a
new extension to an existing
activity to them.

N/A

The standards being addressed

are CA Content Standards I, II,
* Demonstration
and V and NASPE Content
will be of one group* Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Students will demonstrate and
gain knowledge of a variety of
X
X motor skills, movement
patterns, and team building
concepts related to physical
activity. Students will be
learning how to pass and set
in volleyball.

Teaching Cues for Task 1:

1. Place back of one hand
in the palm of the other.
2. Move feet to get under
ball
3. Knees bent

Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
4. Extend arms, body, and
knees to the ball
5. Aim
Common Errors Task 1:
1. DO NOT swing arms, meet
the ball with arms.
2. Knees stiff

1 min

Transition:
The teacher will have the kids come and
take a quit seat at the white line.

N/A

8 min

Lesson Core - Task 2:

Diagram Task 2
Students will be numbered 1-4; this will
form 4 groups of 5 students. This task
will have each group forming a circle and
passing to each other with the goal of not
dropping the ball while passing using the
CORRECT COTS. Students will be in
charge of counting how many they can
get in a row.
Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will demonstrate with
Nathan and three students chosen at
random.
Questions to Check Understanding
1. What are the COTS of passing
volleyball to a partner?
2. Which group got the most passes
in a row without dropping?
Adaptations
If there are multiple students that are
having problems we could switch the
groups up to allow the lower leveled
students more chances at practice. To
make it harder students can make the
circle bigger.

N/A

The standards being addressed

are CA Content Standards I, II,
and V and NASPE Content
Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Students will demonstrate and
gain knowledge of a variety of
motor skills, movement
patterns, and team building
concepts related to physical
activity. Student will
understand the values of
physical activity and social
interaction when fulfilling a
core task assigned by the
teacher.
Teaching Cues for Task 2:
1. Place back of one hand
in the palm of the other
2. Move feet to get under
ball
3. Knees bent
4. Extend arms, body, and
knees to the ball
5. Aim

Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
Common Errors Task 2:
1. Feet are not under ball
2. No extension in the arms

1 min

2.5
min

Transition: Students will be asked to

collect all equipment and put it in the
equipment bag. Students will then take a
quiet seat on the white line.
CLOSURE:
Review:
Great job class, I was proud of the
participation and energy in todays
lesson. Today we went over how to pass
to your teammates which makes scoring
easier in a volleyball game. Can
someone tell me the COTS of the
volleyball pass? Can someone else tell
me when in a game the pass could be
used? Kristin will take you guys through
gameplay tomorrow!!

N/A

N/A

Diagram The
Closure

N/A

TEACHER

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXX

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: Students will be assessed visually on COTS and also there will be a written test
at the end of the unit.
References Used: PE central COTS for passing volleyball.