Fundamental techniques for racket sports, track and field, and gymnastics maneuvers. Develops physical literacy through martial arts disciplines and self-defense strategies.
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 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 comprehensive unit for 7th-grade students on Pickleball, focusing on dual sports strategy, positioning, and rule application. Students progress from basic serving and the two-bounce rule to advanced doubles tactics and officiating in a tournament setting.
A comprehensive 7th-grade physical education sequence focusing on badminton fundamentals, combining technical racket mechanics with court agility and strategic gameplay. Students progress from basic grips and serves to advanced clears, net play, and full singles match assessment.
A 6th-grade badminton sequence focusing on tactical spatial awareness, serving precision, offensive shot selection, and doubles communication, culminating in a competitive tournament.
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.
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.
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 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.
This 7th-grade physical education sequence focuses on the artistic side of gymnastics, teaching students to transition between isolated tumbling skills to create a cohesive routine. Students will explore choreography, aesthetic extensions, and peer feedback to refine their movements before a final showcase.
A 7th-grade gymnastics unit focusing on the physics of balance on elevated surfaces and the explosive mechanics of vaulting. Students explore center of gravity, rhythmic approaches, and safe landing techniques through station-based inquiry and skill-building.
A foundational gymnastics sequence for 7th grade, focusing on safety, core engagement, and body mechanics across floor exercises from landings to handstands and cartwheels.
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 comprehensive 7th-grade gymnastics unit focusing on the progression from core stability and flexibility to complex tumbling, apparatus work, and routine composition. Students develop technical proficiency, safety awareness, and creative expression through structured skill-building and peer feedback.
A comprehensive 4-week introductory sprinting program focused on mechanics, power, and injury prevention for outdoor track athletes.
A comprehensive unit for 6th-grade PE focusing on the rules, officiating, and strategy of Track and Field. Students transition from athletes to officials, concluding with a student-led mini-meet.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 7th grade students focusing on the technical skills and officiating rules of field events, specifically the long jump and shot put. Students progress from foundational mechanics to a full-scale competition simulation.
A comprehensive 7th-grade unit on track and field mechanics, covering explosive starts, top-speed form, relay handoffs, and pacing strategies for middle-distance events. Students progress from technical skill acquisition to strategic application in timed trials.
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 7th-grade track and field unit focused on the technical mechanics of jumping and throwing events. Students explore the physics of projectile motion, energy transfer, and precise measurement while mastering the long jump, triple jump, shot put, and discus.
A comprehensive 7th-grade physical education unit focused on the biomechanics of linear speed, sprint phases, and the collaborative strategies required for successful relay racing. Students progress from individual starting mechanics to team-based baton exchanges and competitive meet simulations.
This 6th-grade Physical Education sequence explores the physics of projectile motion in field events and the physiological strategies of distance running. Students move from power-based field activities (Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus) to endurance-based pacing, culminating in a simulated track meet that applies technical rules and sportsmanship.
This physical education sequence guides 7th-grade students through the art of martial arts forms (Kata). Students progress from learning traditional patterns to designing, refining, and performing their own choreographed defensive sequences, emphasizing discipline, rhythm, and mental focus.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th grade students focusing on the biomechanics of self-defense, specifically blocking, deflecting, and leverage-based wrist releases. Students explore how to use their body efficiently to protect themselves and escape physical confrontation.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade students focusing on the biomechanics, discipline, and physical conditioning of martial arts. Students progress from basic stances to complex combinations and a final choreographed flow, emphasizing control and form.
A comprehensive 7th-grade unit on personal safety, situational awareness, and non-combative defense. Students learn to assess risks, set boundaries, de-escalate conflicts, and master basic escape mechanics to prioritize safety and avoid physical engagement.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th Grade Physical Education focusing on the biomechanics of martial arts, including stances, striking, kicking, flow, and mental discipline. Students learn how power is generated through structural alignment and breath control.
