Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sport Pedagogy Lesson Plan Template (Elementary and Middle School)

Teacher: Christian Foss

Background Information
Date: March 7, 2016

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th and 5th

Lesson Focus: Basketball Dribbling

# Of students: 20

Equipment and Facilities: 4 pennies, 20 basketball, 4

cones

Safety Considerations: : All equipment used during

this lesson will be age appropriate and placed in a
safe manner to reduce the risk of any injuries. Each
student will be spaced out to help prevent any
conflict or injuries. The teacher will verbally review
the rules and expectations before the start of the
activity. Before the start of class, the teacher will
have knowledge of any health related issues the
students may have, which will be provided by the
school. If an emergency occurs, the teacher will
remain calm while transporting the students to a safe
environment, based on the situation. If a student is
injured, the teacher will stop the activity and have
the students seated away from the injured student
while the teacher notifies the proper authorities
(YMCA supervisor) of the childs injuries. Each
student will be aware of the teachers signals. All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions.
Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills: Team building skills,
and end on the teachers mark. Students will be given communication skills
two warnings before having to sit out quietly on the
green bench for not following directions,
misbehaving, or any behavior that is not allowed in
Tiger Pride. The student will sit out for the remainder
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of the activity. If a fight occurs, an adult supervisor

or YMCA member will be called to detain the
students who were engaged in the altercation. The
rest of the students will be seated out the way of
harm until the situation has been resolved. Teacher
will use the 1,2,3 eyes on me. 1,2 eyes on you
cue to grab attention when needed
Teaching Strategy: The instruction will be provided
by using an interactive approach and verbal cues
(cots) to assist the students in understanding the
techniques that will be used during the activities. The
teacher will also be used as a demonstrator when
needed to assist the learning process.

Academic Language:
COTS of dribbling a basketball

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT to properly execute dribbling a basketball in a confined area with
no defense without losing the basketball.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT explain the COTS of dribbling a basketball with 100% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT maintain at least 50% MVPA while engaging in physical activity
75% of the time.

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:

I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
III. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
IV. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and
performance.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
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3. Demonstrates the knowledge skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression, and/or social interaction.

Describe the pre-class arrangement

Teacher: Christian Foss
Students: 20
Equipment: 4 pennies, 20 basketballs, 4 cones

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

Time

5 min

1 min

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

Instant Activity:
Dribble Tag
4 students will designated as taggers and
will wear pennies. Each student has a
ball and will be dribbling. On my signal
the taggers will attempt to tag as many
students as possible without losing
control of their basketball. If the tagger
tags without control of the basketball, the
tag does not count. If a dribbler is tagged
the student must dribble around the
outside of the court one time.
Transition Once the instant activity is
over the instructor while use his attention

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a) Goal Orientation for each

task
This activity will address CA
standard II and NASPE
standard 2. Students will
demonstrate their knowledge
of movement concepts.

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

Start/Stop Signals:.
Students will be told
to begin when the
teacher gives the go.
Freeze will be used
as a stop signal

The standards being addressed

will be NASPE Content
Standard 4. Students will
demonstrate respect for
themselves and others when a
new extension to an existing
activity is being introduced

cue (1,2,3 eyes on me 1,2 eyes on you)

and direct students back to the first set of
cones and have them take a seat to wait
for instructions.
1 min

1 min

8 min

Set Induction:
Today, we are going to start our
basketball unit. We will be going over the
correct COTS of dribbling a basketball
and demonstrate using the correct COTS.
Purpose:
The purpose of this lesson is to learn how
to dribble a basketball in order to
compete in a basketball game without
turning the ball over by double dribbling
or traveling.
Transition I will ask that each student to
spread out and find a area with enough
room to dribble a basketball around.
Lesson Core - Task 1:
In this task the students will get time to
practice their dribbling skills using the
correct COTS.
Demonstration Plan:
Teacher will demonstrate
Questions to Check Understanding
1) Why is dribbling important?
2) Why is important that we keep
our eyes up when we dribble?

Grouping Strategies:
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Diagram Task 1

The standards being addressed

are CA Content Standards I, II,
and V and NASPE Content
Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Students will demonstrate and
gain knowledge of a variety of
motor skills, movement
patterns, and team building
concepts related to physical
activity.

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Teaching Cues for Task 1:

Push basketball with
pads of fingers
Basketball should
backspin
Non dribbling arm is up
to protect basketball
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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
Eyes up
Common Errors Task 1:
1.Eyes are on the ball and not
up
2. Dribbling with palm and not
finger tips

1 min

10 min

Transition: I will have the students come

back together on the white line. This will
be done with no talking.
Lesson Core - Task 2:
The students will now be dribbling on the
move inside the court area. Each student
must maintain personal space by keeping
their head up. We will start with
dominant hand dribble and then change
to non dominant hand dribble. After this I
will give a signal to increase speed.
Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will demonstrate what he
expects from his students.
Questions to Check Understanding
1) What are the cots of dribbling a
basketball?
2) Where should your eyes be when
you are dribbling?
Adaptations

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Diagram Task 2

The standards being addressed

are CA Content Standards I, II,
and V and NASPE Content
Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Students will demonstrate and
gain knowledge of a variety of
motor skills, movement
patterns, and team building
concepts related to physical
activity. Student will
understand the values of
physical activity and social
interaction.
Teaching Cues for Task 2:
Push basketball with
pads of fingers
Basketball should
backspin
Non dribbling arm is up
to protect basketball
Eyes up

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For students who need the activity to be

more challenging they can alternate from
jogging to running while dribbling and
maintain proper cots. For students who
need the activity to be made a little easier
I could have them use a smaller ball to
better fit their hands or allow them to
dribble stationary until comfortable and
then go onto walking and dribbling.

Common Errors Task 2:

1. Not dribbling with eyes up
2. Not using proper cots to
dribble.
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Time

1 min

2 min

Content Development

Transition: All the students will be asked

to meet back on the white line after all
equipment is picked up and placed in the
gym bag.
CLOSURE:
Review: Great job today class! Today we
touched back on some cots of dribbling a
basketball. Additionally we went over
dribbling at different speeds like walking,
jogging, and running. You guys did a
great job today. Tomorrow Kristin will be
going over passing the basketball with
you all.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
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Diagram The
Closure
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ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES.
References Used: PE central.com

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
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