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: Nathan Rhea

Background Information
Date: 10/17/16

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

Lesson Focus: Frisbee Backhand Throw

# Of students: 20

Equipment and Facilities: 20 poly spots, 20 frisbees,

23 cones, 9 hula hoops
.

Safety Considerations: The blacktop has potential to

be dangerous if students fall. There could be serious
cuts or abrasions. Its a hard surface so there could
also be broken bones if students are not careful.
Students could run into each other during instant
activity if they dont have proper spacing. Students
could possibly hit another student in the head with a
frisbee if proper catching mechanics arent used.
Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: Students will receive one
Previously Learned Skills: Catching an object similar
warning and if bad behavior persists they will sit out to a Frisbee.
the rest of the activity. Next bad behavior they go
inside for the day.
Teaching Strategy: This lesson will be done using
Academic Language: Backhand Frisbee Throw,
direct instruction.
Fingers high, Alligator hands, Accuracy

Student
Objectives:

Psychomotor (P): Students will be able to complete a proper backhand Frisbee throw 7/10
times to a partner.
Cognitive (C): Students will be able to recite the COTS for a proper backhand Frisbee throw
with 100% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): Students will be engaged in MVPA for 50% of the lesson.

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

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.
V. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies that
apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
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.
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 students on the blacktop of Cleveland.
Students: Each student will be sitting on a poly spot in the blacktop area. There will be 20 poly spots in
rows of 5.
Equipment: 20 Poly spots in rows of 5 laid out for students to sit on. There will also be a large square area
marked by cones for the activities to be used in the instant activity.

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

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

Time

6
Minute
s

2
Minute
s
2
Minute
s

N/A
8
Minute
s

Content Development

Management
a) Goal Orientation for each
(Illustration of
task
formations)
Sport Pedagogy Elementary
and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15
Instant Activity: Hey everyone! Lets get
Diagram Instant
CA Standards: 1 & 3
started with a game of Simon Says. Im
Activity
going to need a helper to be Simon with
NASPE Standards: 1, 4, & 5
me. Awesome! So when Simon says to do s s s s s
(for example 10 jumping jacks) you
follow what he says! But if Simon
s s s s s
doesnt say it, then you owe the class 5
s s s s s
jumping jacks. Are we ready? Alright
s s s s s
let's do it!
s s s s s
T
S=students
T=teacher
Transition: When I say go, students will
N/A
N/A
walk to the water fountain for a quick
water break and walk back and sit on
their poly spot.
Set Induction: Hey class! How are we
Start/Stop Signals:
CA Standards: 1
123
Eyes
on
me!
doing today? Awesome! Today we are
going to start our Frisbee unit! Frisbee is 12 Eyes on you!
NASPE Standards: 1
a great game that requires a lot of skill
Freeze!
and can be really fun. Today we are going
to learn how to do the Backhand Throw.
Grouping Strategies:
When we do the Backhand Throw we
When students need
want to stand sideways to our target, rest a partner, the
our index finger on the side of the
students will choose
Frisbee, hold the Frisbee against our
themselves. When
chest, throw and point to your target. Can the group is larger
I have someone demonstrate? Perfect!
than 2 the teacher
Lets get started with our first activity.
will choose the
Purpose: To learn the basics of throwing
groups.
a Frisbee with the easiest throw, the
backhand.
Transition N/A
N/A
N/A
Lesson Core - Task 1: Students are
Diagram Task 1
CA Standards: 1 & 2
going to practice their backhand Frisbee
NASPE Standards: 1 & 2
throw with a partner. Students will stand
Teaching Cues for Task 1:
approximately ten feet apart and practice
Frisbee Backhand Throw: 1)
the COTS for a backhand throw. After
Stand Sideways 2) Index
students make 10 catches in a row they
Finger 3) Chest 4) Throw and
make take a step back. Only after 10
Point to Target
catches in a row are made may students
step back. The teacher will pause activity
Catching: 1) Eyes on target 2)
when necessary to give feedback to the
s
s
Hands Up 3) Alligator Hands
class and will also give individual
s
s
Common Errors Task 1:
feedback during the activity.
s
s
1. Wont point to target causing
s4
s
Frisbee to go awry.
Demonstration Plan: This activity will be
s
s
2. Wont stand sideways to
demonstrated by the teacher and a
s
s
target.
volunteer student.

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

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: Informal observation and check for understanding.

References Used: N/A