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: April 11, 2016

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th & 5th

Lesson Focus: Frisbee backhand throw

# Of students: 20

Equipment and Facilities: 10 frisbees, 20 poly spots

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: Catching skills,
and end on the teachers mark. Students will be given Cooperation & teamwork
two warnings before having to either sit out quietly
on the green bench or walk laps around the
basketball court for not following directions,
misbehaving, or any behavior that is not allowed in
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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.

Academic Language:
COTs of the backhand Frisbee throw

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT to throw a Frisbee to a partner while demonstrating the

correct COTS 8 out of 10 times.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT to explain verbally the COTS of the backhand Frisbee throw
with 100% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT maintain at least 65% MVPA during the duration 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:

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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.
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: Standing in front of the class on the basketball court waiting to begin class.
Students: Sitting down on the white line quietly facing the teacher.
Equipment: In the equipment bag which is located behind the white line.

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

Equipment
TEACHER

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Time

5 min

Content Development

Instant Activity:
We will begin todays class with a
dynamic warm up that is lead by the
teacher. The students will mock what the
teacher does. For example if the teacher
runs in place for 30 seconds the students
will do the same.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
Activity
Teacher

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a) Goal Orientation for each

task
California Standards I and II
and NASPE Standards 1 and 2
were addressed because
students are able to practice
locomotor skills.

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Time

Content Development

1 min

Transition
Students will be told to take a seat on the
white line and wait for instructions.

1 min

Set Induction:
This week we will introduce Frisbee and
today we are going to start off with the
backhand throw.

1 min

8 min

Purpose:
The purpose of the backhand throw is to
make it to your partner without the
Frisbee touching the ground.
Transition
Students will be told to find the partner
they were assigned and take a seat with
them sitting back to back.
Lesson Core - Task 1:
Students will stand on a poly spot facing
their partner on a opposite poly spot.
Students will get practice using the
COTS of the backhand throw. Each
partner will get 15 attempts and after that
they will have the opportunity to take one
step back.
Demonstration Plan:
Nathan will assist me in demonstrating
the core task to the students.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
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N/A

Start/Stop Signals:
1,2,3 eyes on me.
Freeze
Grouping Strategies:
Teacher will assign
partners.

Transition: Students will be directed back

to the white line. They will be asked to
put their Frisbees in the equipment bag.

N/A

This activity is addressed in

California Standard 2 because
students are learning how to
use the proper techniques of
the Frisbee toss.

N/A

N/A

Diagram Task 1

California standards I and III

and NASPE standards 1 and 2
are addressed in this activity
because students are able to
work on new skills in an
environment with their peers.

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Questions to Check Understanding

1. What are the COTS of the
backhand serve?
2. When can you or your partner
take a step back in this core task?
1 min

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

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X
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X

Teaching Cues for Task 1:

Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table
Common Errors Task 1:
1. Not facing target
2. Throwing way too hard

N/A

N/A

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Time

8 min

1 min

Content Development

Lesson Core - Task 2:

Students will be playing a modified game
of monkey in the middle. There will be
groups of three that are chosen by the
number system. The goal of the game is
to use the correct COTS of the backhand
throw to get it to your partner. Once the
person in the middle gets the Frisbee
everyone will switch.
Demonstration Plan:
Nathan, one student, and myself will
demonstrate the task to the class.
Questions to Check Understanding
1. What are the COTs of the
backhand serve?
2. Why is passing a Frisbee
backhand important?
Adaptations
Students who need the task to be made
easier can move closer in and we can
have the monkey that is in the middle be
stationary. To make this task harder we
can move the students further back and
the monkey can be more active to make
the backhand throw more difficult.
Transition:
Students will be asked to bring all
equipment back to the bag and take a
quiet seat on the white line.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Task 2
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X

N/A

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a) Goal Orientation for each

task
California standards I and III
and NASPE standards 1 and 2
are addressed in this activity
because students are able to
work on new skills in an
environment with their peers.
Teaching Cues for Task 2:
Shoulder to target
Curl
Step
Wipe the table
Common Errors Task 2:
1. Students try to throw
the Frisbee without
there shoulder facing
the target.
2. Students dont wipe the
table when throwing.

N/A

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Time

3 min

Content Development

CLOSURE:
Review: Great job today guys. Everyone
caught on quickly to the backhand throw.
Remember the COTS of the backhand
throw are
Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table
Tomorrow Kristin is going to introduce
the forehand throw. This is another type
of throw when playing Frisbee.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram The
Closure

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
N/A

TEACHER

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ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: Informal and formal assessment. Students will have a written exam at the end of
the unit.