Sub Survival Playbook
5-DAY GAMEPLAY CHART
Substitute Gym Class Activity Tracker
Topic / Subject Physical Education
Date _________________
Lesson Description & Objective
This 5-day layout provides high-engagement, low-prep playground and gym activities for substitute physical education classes. The lessons are structured to maximize student participation, promote teamwork, and ensure physical safety with minimal gear.
1
0-5m: Warm-Up Steady Jog / Lap
2
5-10m: Rules Show Grid & Safety
3
10-35m: Action 2-3 Play Rounds
4
35-40m: Clean Collect Equipment
5
40-45m: Wrap Scorecard Entry
Day 1
Chaos Tag
Cones & Pinnies
Field Arena
Every player tag-active in grid
- No single "it" - everyone is tagging.
- Tag equals 3 star-jumps to revive.
- Safety: Soft open-hand tags only.
Day 2
Rescue Zone
Cones & Balls
Divide Line
Vault A
Vault B
Tag on opponent side = frozen
- Steal "cargo" ball from opponent Vault.
- Crawl under legs to rescue frozen allies.
- Safety: Run alertly; avoid fast collisions.
Day 3
Mega Kick
Bases & Ball
Base Loop
Multiple runners on bases allowed
- No limit on runners per base plate.
- Throw ball to pitcher or base for out.
- Safety: Do not throw ball at runners' faces.
Day 4
Castle Ball
Hoops & Balls
Castle Def
C
C
Rebuild fallen hoop towers
- Stack 4 hoops into defensive castle.
- Knock down opponent hoops with throws.
- Safety: No throws at player bodies.
Day 5
Showdown
All Gear Needed
Arena A / B
Chaos A Castle B
Rotation mini tournament
- 4 split teams in rotating matchups.
- Fast 5-minute matches of days 1–4.
- Focus: Sportsmanship & scorecard tally.
1 Whistle Blast: Freeze & Look 2 Whistle Blasts: Assemble on boundary line
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Game Day Scorecard Worksheet
Student Playbook Tracker
GAME DAY SCORECARD
Track your team play, scores, and sportsmanship values!
5-Day PE Challenge
Student Name
Date
Class Period
Team Name
My Fair Play Pledge
"I pledge to play with maximum effort, follow all safety guidelines, respect the substitute referee's decisions immediately, and encourage my teammates and opponents with positive words."
Weekly Activity Log
| Day | Game Played | My Role / Team | Outcome (W / L / D) | My Fair Play Star Score |
|---|
| DAY 1 | Chaos Tag | ________________ | ________________ | |
| DAY 2 | Rescue Mission | ________________ | ________________ | |
| DAY 3 | Mega Kickball | ________________ | ________________ | |
| DAY 4 | Castle Ball | ________________ | ________________ | |
| DAY 5 | Showdown | ________________ | ________________ | |
Game Day Reflection Prompts
1. Collaboration: Describe a specific time your team worked together to achieve a goal this week (e.g., during Rescue Mission or Castle Ball).
2. Integrity & Leadership: What was the most important safety rule you followed, and how did you show leadership to prevent accidents?
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