Fundamental techniques for soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball alongside strategic gameplay and communication skills. Emphasizes sportsmanship and collaborative tactics within a competitive team environment.
Students choose their preferred implement (bat or stick) to strike objects toward varied targets for points. This lesson reinforces the connection between stance alignment and target direction.
Students switch to floor hockey sticks to practice striking a puck/ball on the ground. Focus is on hand spacing (dominant hand low) and 'sweeping' the object rather than chopping at it.
Using foam bats and tees, students learn the side-stance and horizontal swing. The lesson emphasizes rotation of the hips and keeping the eye on the ball until contact.
A high-energy, hands-on introduction to basketball fundamentals for 6th graders, focusing on dribbling, shooting, and team-based drills.
Students are introduced to short-handled implements (paddles/rackets). They practice balancing a ball on the paddle and then striking it upward and toward a wall, focusing on wrist firmness and grip.
Applies all learned skills in a dynamic game environment through low-organization dribble tag.
Transitions students from stationary dribbling to walking and jogging while protecting the ball.
Challenges students to dribble without looking at the ball, developing peripheral vision and spatial awareness.
Explores changing dribble heights from knee to waist level while maintaining body posture and control.
Focuses on hand placement and the 'push' vs 'slap' technique using finger pads for control and rhythm.
Students practice striking balloons and lightweight balls with their hands, exploring the difference between underhand and overhead contact points.
The culmination of the sequence where students synthesize all previous skills (stance, slides, positioning, closeouts, and rebounding) in live 1-on-1 defensive scenarios. Focuses on mental toughness and forcing difficult shots.
Teaches students how to secure a defensive possession through the 'box out' technique. Focuses on finding the opponent, making contact, and pursuing the basketball to finish the defense.
Teaches the essential defensive skill of closing out on a shooter. Students learn to transition from a full sprint to a controlled stance with a hand up, contesting shots without fouling.
Focuses on the spatial relationship between the ball, the defender, and the assigned offensive player. Students learn the 'Ball-You-Man' principle to prevent backdoor cuts and easy passes.
A culminating game experience where success is measured by tactical execution, rewarded through a unique strategic scoring system.
A project-based lesson where students collaborate to design and practice their own 3-on-3 offensive plays using learned concepts.
Introduces the mechanics of setting safe, stationary screens and how teammates can use them to create scoring opportunities.
Focuses on purposeful movement off the ball using V-cuts and backdoor cuts, as well as the classic give-and-go maneuver.
Students explore the geometry of the court and learn the '5-out' spacing model to stretch the defense and prevent clumping.
Explores the social and environmental consequences of substance use in school and guides students through a restorative reflection process for re-entry.
Focuses on the physiological and neurological impact of nicotine, vapes, and THC on the developing teenage brain and body.
A lesson focused on teaching 3rd graders sportsmanship, physical boundaries, and conflict resolution during soccer, basketball, and football.
A comprehensive 3-day unit covering the fundamentals, rules, and tactical gameplay of Tchoukball, the 'Sport of Peace.' Designed for middle school students to develop coordination, teamwork, and fair play.
A culminating event where students rotate between competing and officiating. Students apply all learned skills—running, jumping, throwing, and measuring—in a structured, rule-bound environment.
Students select events for a final class meet based on their strengths discovered in previous sequences. They set specific performance goals (time or distance) and practice warm-up routines specific to their events.
This classroom and track-side lesson teaches the 'why' behind track markings. Students learn about staggered starts, lane violations, false starts, and how distances are measured and timed.
Students participate in Fartlek (speed play) activities and interval training to build stamina. The lesson turns endurance training into a game using whistle signals and changing terrain or obstacles.
Students explore the concept of pacing by running laps at different commanded speeds and learning to listen to their body's signals (breathing, heart rate) to maintain a steady rhythm.
A culminating relay race simulation where students apply sprinting form, passing skills, and team strategy.
Moves baton exchanges into motion, teaching students to time their acceleration within the exchange zone.
Introduces baton grips and the 'push' and 'receive' hand positions for blind passes in stationary pairs.
Students learn and practice specific celebration rituals to foster sportsmanship and kindness.
Students practice standing and crouch starts, emphasizing reaction time and driving low during acceleration.
Focuses on the 'cheek-to-cheek' arm swing and high-knee drive for efficient sprinting. Students break down and reassemble the sprinting stride.
Students work in pairs to stand up from a sitting position, building mutual reliance and physical trust.
A tag game where students must help 'frozen' peers, fostering empathy and social awareness.
The class builds a cheering tunnel to experience the impact of positive reinforcement and community support.
Students participate in stop-and-go games to identify and express emotions related to play, learning how to handle frustration and excitement.
The sequence concludes with a student-run track meet where learners rotate between competing and officiating.
An energetic PE lesson that combines high-intensity relay races with sight word reinforcement for grades 1-3. Students stretch to spell, watch a rhythmic spelling video, and compete in team relays to build words from a bucket of letters.
A culminating activity using the parachute to keep 'popcorn' (soft balls) bouncing, requiring intense group coordination.
An introduction to using a parachute to feel the connection of group movement through waves and simple lifts.
Students practice following a leader and maintaining group rhythm through various movement paths and speeds.
Students work in pairs to practice synchronization and observation skills through mirroring activities.
Students explore the concept of personal space using 'space bubbles' to understand safe distances and avoid collisions while moving.
A culminating session where students apply technical skills in timed trials and reflect on their progress.
Understanding energy distribution and negative splits for the 400m and 800m events.
Technical mastery of the 4x100m relay handoff, emphasizing timing, communication, and blind exchanges.
Transitioning from acceleration to upright running, focusing on knee drive, arm action, and maintaining relaxation at high speeds.
Focuses on the biomechanics of the start, specifically the crouch position and the drive phase to maximize initial acceleration.
A culminating activity using a parachute to demonstrate the power of synchronized verbal commands.
Introduction to basic collaborative decision-making and role assignment in small groups.
Focuses on using positive verbal affirmations to support teammates during group activities.
This lesson focuses on mastering the skill of kicking a moving ball while running, specifically targeting the 2nd Grade PE standard PE.1.2.19 through clear proficiency scales and student tracking.
A PE and Science integration lesson where students explore the physics of soccer, focusing on forces like impulse, friction, and Newton's First Law through a 'Soft Feet Challenge'.
Students pass to a partner, run to a new spot, and freeze to receive the return pass. This introduces the dynamic nature of soccer where players do not stand still after kicking.
Partners work together to pass the ball through a set of cones (gates) to one another. This adds a spatial constraint to the passing lane, requiring students to position themselves correctly relative to the gate. It reinforces straight-line kicking.
Students are paired up to practice passing back and forth across a short distance. The lesson introduces the concept of 'trapping'—stopping the ball before kicking it back. This builds early cooperation and reciprocity skills essential for team sports.
Students apply the passing motion to aim at large cones or gates from a short distance. This activity emphasizes accuracy over power, encouraging students to look at their target before striking the ball. Success is measured by hitting the target, not how hard the ball is kicked.
A celebratory final scrimmage applying all learned skills in a small-sided tournament format focused on fair play and fun.
Teaching spatial awareness and basic positional play by assigning students to specific 'zones' on the field to prevent bunching.
High-paced games with multiple balls and continuous play to improve reaction time and help students understand the flow of a soccer match.
Combines speed and control, challenging students to adjust their dribbling pace based on the space available, like a dog on an 'invisible leash.'
Introduction to teamwork and passing as students play in pairs, learning to decide between keeping the ball or sharing it with a partner.
Students engage in 1v1 duels to maximize ball contact time and develop individual dribbling and defensive skills in a fun, high-energy environment.
Develops agility and directional changes as students navigate a 'forest' of cones, steering their ball away from obstacles.
Introduces trapping techniques using 'Red Light, Green Light' to teach students how to stop the ball instantly with the sole of the foot.
Focuses on the 'soft touch' dribble using the inside of the foot, imagining the ball is a fragile egg to encourage control.
Students explore the soccer ball using 'soft feet,' practicing toe taps and foundations to build comfort and balance.
Students identify the inside of the foot as the 'passing surface' and practice swinging their leg like a putter. The lesson focuses on the non-kicking foot's placement (planting) and following through toward a wall or stationary target.
Applying all learned rules and spatial concepts in a controlled grid-based game. Emphasizes self-regulation and playing within lines.
Students participate in rapid-fire shooting games to celebrate their skills and practice sportsmanship and scoring celebrations.
Teaching the technique and rules for throw-ins and other game restarts. Focuses on overhead throwing mechanics.
A culminating 4x100m relay simulation where teams strategize runner order and apply all learned sprint and exchange skills.
Introducing the 20-meter exchange zone and timing marks to facilitate high-speed baton passes without looking back.
Introduction to the blind baton exchange technique, focusing on the 'push' pass and verbal cues in stationary and walking pairs.
Focuses on the transition from stationary to maximum velocity, practicing standing and crouch starts to generate explosive power.
Students analyze and practice proper sprinting form, focusing on high knees, arm action, and posture through drills and slow-motion analysis.
The sequence culminates in a high-stakes championship tournament featuring player introductions and adjusted strategies. Following the matches, students engage in a reflective synthesis to evaluate how data-informed decisions influenced their performance and personal growth.
Teams dive into the raw data collected during the round-robin tournament to identify performance trends. Using heat maps and stat sheets, they diagnose specific weaknesses and design a 'Strategy Adjustment' plan for the upcoming championship matches.
The tournament officially begins with a round-robin format. Teams rotate through active play, officiating, and statistical tracking roles, ensuring all students engage with both the physical and analytical aspects of the game.
Students transition from playing to analyzing by learning to track official volleyball statistics. They practice identifying 'Aces', 'Kills', and 'Digs' using professional game footage before applying these skills to track their classmates in real-time.
Students participate in a high-energy 'combine' to assess their technical skills before forming permanent tournament teams. They conclude by creating a 'Scouting Report' that identifies their team's baseline strengths and developmental areas.
The sequence ends with students creating a cohesive 20-minute practice plan that warms up, trains, and cools down a specific skill set. They present the logic behind their sequencing.
Students apply skills in a controlled scrimmage, attempting to run basic offensive plays like a 'quick set' or a 'back set.' The focus is on the fluidity of the set-hit connection in a live game context.
Students practice the critical moment of transition—converting a successful dig immediately into an offensive approach. The lesson connects defense back to offense in continuous rally drills.
The lesson addresses what happens after the hit, teaching teammates to cover the hitter in case of a block. Students practice 'covering' positions and reacting to blocked balls to keep the play alive.
The class workshops two main defensive systems: Perimeter (middle back deep) and Rotation (reading the block). Teams practice shifting positions as a unit based on where the set goes.
Students learn the concept of a 'free ball' offense, where the team pulls back to pass an easy ball, then transitions immediately to attack. The lesson simulates the full cycle: pass, set, and attack in a 6 vs. 6 setting. Emphasis is on moving as a unit.
Students learn the difference between driving the ball for power and tipping or rolling shots for placement. Drills force hitters to read the defense mid-air and decide whether to swing hard or find an open spot.
Focus shifts to the back row, teaching techniques for digging spikes that get past the block. Students practice the 'sprawl' and emergency defensive moves to keep the ball off the floor.
This lesson breaks down the left-right-left (for right-handers) approach to generate vertical lift and power. Students practice timing their jump with the set to contact the ball at the peak of their reach.
Students focus on the setter's role, practicing soft hands for clean sets and footwork to get to the ball. The lesson includes decision-making drills where setters must choose a target based on defender positions.
Synthesizes defensive concepts into a zonal system. Students work as a whole unit to guard specific areas of the field, communicating to pass on marking duties as the ball moves.
Teaches the mental and physical shift required when possession is lost. Students focus on rapid recovery runs and re-organizing the defensive shape immediately after a turnover.
Develops anticipation and game-reading skills. Students practice predicting passing lanes and timing their movements to intercept the ball before it reaches the intended target.
Introduces the 1st and 2nd defender roles. Students learn how to work in pairs to provide pressure on the ball while covering the space behind to prevent breakthroughs.
Focuses on the individual defensive stance and 'jockeying' technique to contain attackers. Students learn to use patience and body positioning to direct play rather than lunging for the ball.
The sequence concludes with 1v1 mini-games where students apply all defensive skills in a competitive environment.
Students learn to shield the ball after recovery, using their body as a barrier, and transitioning from defense to offense.
Moving away from 1v1 duels, students learn to read the game to intercept passes using spatial awareness and anticipation.
Introduction to the block tackle: a safe way to regain possession using the inside of the foot. Emphasis is on timing and safety.
Students learn the athletic defensive stance: knees bent, side-on body position, and low center of gravity. They practice 'jockeying' (shadowing) an attacker without trying to steal the ball immediately.
Students learn the importance of following their shot and anticipating rebounds. Drills simulate game scenarios where the initial shot is blocked, requiring a quick second reaction.
Learners combine dribbling and shooting to attack a goal defended by a goalkeeper or defender. The lesson focuses on closing the distance and shooting before the defender can tackle.
Students practice timing their approach to strike a ball that is rolling towards or across them. This lesson addresses the complexity of adjusting stride and body position for a moving target.
The focus shifts to placing the ball in the corners of the goal using the inside of the foot. Students practice shooting at specific zones in the goal rather than just kicking hard at the center.
Students learn the mechanics of the instep drive (laces strike) for power and safety, focusing on ankle locking, head positioning, and non-kicking foot placement.
The class tournament begins with a focus on implementing the practiced strategies. Between games, teams conduct brief 'halftime talks' to discuss what is working and what needs to change.
Teams spend the lesson designing and practicing two specific set plays (one corner kick, one free kick) and one defensive protocol. They document these plays to be used in the upcoming tournament.
Students form teams and assume roles such as captain, tactician, and manager. They draft a team charter and choose a formation (e.g., 4-4-2, 4-3-3) that best suits their players' strengths.
A culminating assessment where students apply technical skills in a competitive environment, evaluated on form and execution.
Students work collaboratively to organize a hypothetical meet, creating heat sheets and assigning roles for competition management.
Focuses on the technical precision of the 4x100m non-visual baton exchange and maintaining momentum through the exchange zone.
