Fundamental techniques for racket sports, track and field, and gymnastics maneuvers. Develops physical literacy through martial arts disciplines and self-defense strategies.
A comprehensive 4-week introductory sprinting program focused on mechanics, power, and injury prevention for outdoor track athletes.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence on track and field events, focusing on the mechanics of horizontal jumps and throwing disciplines. Students explore the physics of force, momentum, and release angles through technical practice and a final simulated competition.
This 12th-grade sequence explores the technical mechanics of field events and the logistical complexities of track meet administration, preparing students for roles as athletes, coaches, and officials.
A high-performance track and field unit for 12th-grade students that integrates biomechanics and physiology. Students analyze acceleration physics, stride efficiency, energy systems, and relay coordination to optimize their athletic performance through data-driven training.
An intensive exploration of the physics and biomechanics behind field events, focusing on shot put, discus, long jump, and triple jump. Students apply scientific principles to athletic performance through peer coaching, video analysis, and technical drills.
A 12th-grade physical education sequence focusing on the biomechanics of throwing events (Shot Put and Discus), the strategic nuances of middle-distance running, and the administrative skills required to officiate and manage a track meet. Students transition from athletes to sports scientists and officials.
This sequence explores the biomechanical and physiological principles of explosive speed and horizontal power in track and field. Students analyze acceleration, maximum velocity, and the phases of long and triple jumps through a lens of physics and kinetic efficiency.
Students explore the explosive power and technical precision of field events, covering horizontal jumps and throwing mechanics. The sequence integrates physics principles like trajectory and force transfer with safety protocols, culminating in a student-led mini-meet.
A comprehensive 8th-grade Track and Field unit focusing on the biomechanics of sprinting and the technical precision of relay exchanges. Students explore acceleration, maximum velocity, and pacing strategies through a 'Kinetic Lab' lens.
This sequence moves students from static skill practice to dynamic game situations, emphasizing court movement and tactical decision-making in racket sports. Students explore concepts of open space, defensive recovery, and offensive placement within a modified court boundary.
This sequence explores the tactical, geometric, and administrative aspects of racket sports. Students will transition from basic mechanics to high-level strategic decision-making, officiating protocols, and tournament management, preparing them for competitive play and sports leadership.
This sequence targets fast-twitch reflexes and movement patterns for badminton and pickleball, focusing on spatial demands, tactical reaction times, and the transition from skill-building to complex doubles play.
A 12th Grade Physical Education unit focusing on the mental and strategic components of racket sports. Students move beyond basic mechanics to master court geometry, doubles coordination, opponent analysis, and tournament officiating.
A high-performance physical education unit for 12th graders exploring the biomechanics and physics of racket sports, including tennis, badminton, and pickleball. Students analyze the kinetic chain, spin physics, and agility patterns to refine their technical execution through scientific inquiry and video analysis.
This unit focuses on the technical mastery and tactical application of badminton strokes. Students progress from basic grip and serves to complex net play and attacking smashes, culminating in a competitive doubles tournament where they apply official scoring and rotation strategies.
A 6th-grade badminton sequence focusing on tactical spatial awareness, serving precision, offensive shot selection, and doubles communication, culminating in a competitive tournament.
A comprehensive introduction to grappling for 8th graders, focusing on leverage, balance, and positional control. Students learn to use their center of gravity and mechanical advantage to manage physical encounters safely and effectively.
A foundational unit for 7th-grade students focusing on the physical prerequisites of martial arts and self-defense: balance, stability, safe movement, and injury prevention through breakfalls. Students explore how controlling their center of gravity and core can enhance their physical safety and stability.
A comprehensive physical conditioning unit for martial arts, applying kinesiology principles to improve performance, power, and longevity in combat sports.
A comprehensive 12th-grade physical education sequence focused on grappling mechanics, leverage-based escapes, and defensive positioning. Students learn to apply physics principles to self-defense, progressing from foundational safety (breakfalls) to advanced ground escapes and technical stand-ups.
A comprehensive 12th-grade physical education unit focused on the biomechanics, physics, and practical application of striking and defensive techniques in martial arts and self-defense. Students progress from foundational balance to complex offensive and defensive combinations.
A comprehensive self-defense sequence for high school students focusing on situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, and fundamental stand-up defensive tactics centered on the 'Stun and Run' philosophy.
A 5-lesson sequence exploring the biomechanics and physics of martial arts strikes and blocks. Students progress from foundational footwork to complex combinations, focusing on kinetic linking and power generation.
This sequence integrates physics concepts with fundamental floor skills to help students understand the mechanics of tumbling. Students explore center of mass, rotational mechanics, leverage, and force absorption through hands-on practice and video analysis.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th Grade PE focused on the artistic and athletic composition of gymnastics floor routines, moving from individual skills to a cohesive performance.
This sequence focuses on the biomechanics and safety of gymnastics apparatus work, specifically the balance beam and vault. Students progress from foundational balance skills to complex vaulting mechanics, emphasizing center of gravity, explosive power, and peer spotting.
This sequence integrates gymnastics execution with biomechanical principles. Students explore center of mass, stability, leverage, and angular momentum through various tumbling skills, concluding with a video analysis project to critique their own form.
This sequence explores the physics of gymnastics, focusing on biomechanical principles like center of gravity, rotational inertia, and momentum transfer to improve tumbling performance. Students transition from static balance to dynamic rotation, culminating in a frame-by-frame video analysis of their own movement.
An advanced gymnastics sequence for 12th graders focusing on beam, vault, and the critical skill of spotting. Students transition from performers to 'safety coaches,' emphasizing risk management and technical proficiency.
A 12th-grade gymnastics unit focusing on the transition from individual skill mastery to artistic routine composition. Students learn to choreograph, refine, and perform a floor routine that emphasizes flow, spatial awareness, and aesthetic control.
This advanced 12th-grade sequence bridges the gap between physical execution and biomechanical science in floor gymnastics. Students explore how the laws of physics—specifically center of gravity, angular momentum, and rotational mechanics—can be harnessed to improve technical precision, safety, and aesthetic flow in their routines.
This sequence focuses on the acquisition of intermediate floor skills and the artistic integration of these movements into a fluid routine. Students analyze biomechanics, practice spotting, and design a graded performance.
A high-school level gymnastics sequence focusing on the biomechanical principles of movement, safety protocols, and the synthesis of skills into a choreographed floor routine. Students analyze rotational inertia, joint stacking, and energy conversion to improve physical performance.
