Fundamental techniques for serving, passing, setting, and attacking. Addresses defensive positioning, court communication, and transition play for various skill levels.
A comprehensive middle school PE curriculum for mixed 6th and 7th grade classes, focusing on developing sustainable physical health habits through varied movement, teamwork, and personal goal-setting. This year-long program balances traditional sports with modern wellness practices to ensure every student finds their path to lifelong fitness.
A comprehensive yearly planning guide for K-1 Physical Education using the updated 2024 SHAPE America Standards.
An inquiry-based exploration of striking mechanics for 2nd Grade. Students investigate how grip, stance, and swing plane affect the flight of objects using hands, paddles, and bats.
A project-based volleyball unit for 11th-grade students that integrates high-level gameplay with statistical analysis. Students form teams, conduct skill assessments, track performance data during a tournament, and use that data to refine strategies for the championship finals.
This sequence guides 11th-grade students through the complexities of volleyball's offensive side, moving from individual mechanics to team-based tactical systems. Students will master setter decision-making, the 3-step hitting approach, varied attack shots, and transition coverage to build a cohesive scoring threat.
This sequence focuses on blocking, digging, and defensive alignments used to neutralize high-powered offenses in volleyball. Students learn to read hitter cues and implement perimeter and rotational defensive systems to coordinate the block and back-row defense.
An advanced 11th-grade volleyball sequence focusing on the biomechanics, physics, and strategy of serving and reception. Students transition from basic skills to high-performance execution through technical analysis and pressure-based simulations.
A high-stakes volleyball unit for 10th graders focusing on advanced gameplay, tournament organization, and the technical art of officiating. Students transition from players to league managers, mastering referee signals, strategic rotations, and the mental resilience required for competitive sports.
A comprehensive volleyball unit for 10th grade focusing on the 4-2 offensive system, rotational rules, and team communication. Students progress from theoretical court positioning to high-speed transition play and tactical scrimmages.
A comprehensive unit for 10th-grade students on advanced volleyball defensive tactics, focusing on individual mechanics, reading offensive cues, and team-based defensive systems. Students will progress from foundational blocking safety to complex rotational coverage.
This sequence focuses on refining the biomechanics of the forearm pass (bump) and the overhead pass (set) for 10th-grade students. It moves from static form analysis to dynamic movement, emphasizing platform stability, angle creation, and footwork efficiency for high-repetition accuracy.
A comprehensive 10th-grade volleyball sequence focusing on offensive mechanics, from the physics of the overhand serve to the timing and footwork of the three-step attacking approach. Students progress from baseline skills to complex offensive transitions.
A professional development session and toolset for K-8 Electives teachers. It covers backward design, splitting schedules for A/B days and weekly rotations, mapping weekly skill progressions using the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' model, and creating checks for understanding and proficiency rubrics.
This unit focuses on individual sports like badminton, tennis, and track and field. Students develop personal mastery, perseverance, and an understanding of how individual pursuits contribute to lifelong activity.
A foundational unit focused on assessing current fitness levels, understanding health components, and setting personalized goals for the year. Students learn the 'why' behind lifelong fitness through hands-on testing and data collection.
Students explore team-based sports with a focus on communication, strategy, and social-emotional health. Activities include basketball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee, emphasizing participation over elite performance.
A physical education lesson for seventh graders focused on court positioning, communication, and cooperative play in net-based sports like volleyball and pickleball. Students learn to eliminate 'dead zones' and master transitional movement to maintain long rallies.
Designing and implementing personal fitness plans and mastering lifetime activities for Grades 9-12.
Applying advanced tactical principles and health-related fitness analysis for Grades 7-8.
Transitioning from skill mastery to tactical application and fitness planning for Grades 5-6.
Curriculum planning and pacing for Grades 2-4, focusing on skill refinement and introductory strategies.
A practical grading rubric, 9-week progression breakdown, and a physical clipboard grading tracker sheet for teachers executing a volleyball curriculum.
A clean, triple-page printable planning guide and template for Electives teachers to map out their Q1 curriculum step-by-step during a PD session.
A complete slide deck presentation for professional development to train Electives teachers on Quarter 1 backwards planning, scheduling splits, weekly skill breakdowns, and rubric creations.
A comprehensive one-page syllabus for middle school PE. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, high-contrast professional blueprint layout that includes all core rules, grading policies, and safety standards.
A visually engaging one-page info sheet summarizing the middle school PE syllabus, including grading policies, dress code, safety rules, and course goals. Designed with the blueprint aesthetic for a professional and cohesive look.
A printable half-sheet handout featuring the four core PE rules for the 2026-2027 school year. Redesigned for a cleaner, more professional blueprint aesthetic.
A one-page student-facing skills mastery tracker for five core sports. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, more professional blueprint layout that fits perfectly on a single page.
A personal performance log for students to track their times across five key running distances throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Polished for a cleaner, professional blueprint layout.
A teacher's discussion and facilitation guide for teaching invasion games to mixed-grade middle school classes. Updated for 2026-2027 with a clean, high-contrast professional layout.
A student reflection and data collection worksheet for establishing fitness baselines and setting SMART goals for the 2026-2027 school year. Polished for a cleaner, professional layout.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum calendar for middle school PE, detailing thematic phases and monthly focuses for mixed 6th and 7th-grade classes. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, professional blueprint layout.
A student worksheet for the Net-Zero Heroes lesson, featuring a court mapping section for diagramming movement, a communication self-assessment, and reflective writing prompts.
