Game Changers

Phases 2 & 3 Execution

Phase 2: Active Station Rotations (25 min)

4 Stations • 5–6 min each

Station 1: Orbit Ball Gym Half A

Key Focus: Passing without travel; safe protected zones. Check that students establish pass counts before shooting so everyone handles the ball.

Station 2: Sonic Castle Siege Gym Corner 1

Key Focus: Rolling accuracy & auditory guidance. Encourage blindfolded or seated navigators who call target directions for roll strikes.

Station 3: Sky Bridge Volley Center Net

Key Focus: Collective rally counts. Encourage sitting volleyball rules or 2-bounce grace periods to increase sustained rallies.

Station 4: Constellation Tag Gym Half B

Key Focus: No-elimination tag with safe havens and buddy rescues. Ensure noodle taggers use gentle soft touches.

Station Rule Huddle: At each rotation whistle, teams spend the first 30 seconds reading the task card and agreeing on one STEP modification before play begins.

Mixed-Ability Differentiation Strategies

Mobility / Wheelchair Users

Offer lap trays or basketball ramps for rolling; widen boundary lanes; implement "two pushes" equal to one dribble or step; all players adopt sitting position for parity.

Sensory / Neurodivergent Needs

Provide low-noise chime balls instead of whistles; create a defined "Quiet Haven" zone for quick breaks; use visual demonstration cards alongside verbal cues.

Coordination / Emerging Skills

Substitute lighter, larger balloons/beach balls with slower descent; allow two hands or torso catches; shorten distance to target circles.

High Stamina / Advanced Athletes

Challenge them to play as primary "Setters" or "Feeders" rather than scorers; limit their touches to non-dominant hand; assign leadership as peer navigators.

Phase 3: Cool-Down & Reflection Debrief (10 min)

Seated Gym Circle

Guide students through gentle seated stretching while facilitating a restorative closing circle:

1. Perspective

"What rule adjustment made the game more exciting or balanced for your group?"

2. Empathy

"How did it feel when a teammate supported you with a guide call or adapted pass?"

3. Transfer

"How can we use the STEP model during recess or lunch games on our own?"

Distribute the Player Voice Reflection Journal for students to complete individually or during classroom transition.

Game Changers Facilitation Guide Page 2 of 2 • Stations, Debrief & Differentiation

Equity-First Assessment Principles

Students are evaluated on their collaborative flexibility and willingness to adjust conditions, never on speed, strength, or competitive outcome. Adapting a rule to include a peer is valued as highly as scoring.

Formative Scoring Quick Keys

• 4: Initiated an inclusive rule modification or cheered others' success.
• 3: Consistently followed modified rules and passed ball equitably.
• 2/1: Encouraged to try seated/modified variations or share game play.

Game Changers Assessment Tool • Physical Education Dept. Standards 4.1 & 4.2 Aligned