Radnor Middle School Course Overview Middle School Physical Education 7th General Information Credits: Length: Weighted: Format: Prerequisite: Grade: 7 I. Course Description The goal of this course is to provide students with an appreciation for physical activity. Students will be provided with a variety of experiences related to physical movement that will enhance skills related to both physical and social health. Students will be challenged to use physical and cognitive skills that are necessary to achieve a group goal in a physical setting. Effective communication is necessary for effective group work. Additionally students will learn that rules and etiquette in physical activities/ sports can make the experience both enjoyable and successful. Students will also learn that daily exercise can improve quality of life. Below is a template for the new overview. Sections should be created by major units of study and marking period. MAJOR UNITS OF STUDY MARKING PERIOD: 1 Unit: Cooperative Games Common Core Standards 10.4.9.F-Physical Activity ~ Analyze the effects of positive and negative interactions of adolescent group members in physical activities. Keystone Connections: Student Objectives: Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 1
Materials &Texts Activities, Assignments, & Assessments Terminology Media, Technology, Web Resources Following this template you will find the information from the original overview and the information in curriculum connector inserted into the template for you to use. Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 2
FROM CURRICULUM CONNECTOR UNIT September Cooperative Games Classes will work cooperatively in a large group setting as an introduction to school, rules, and new classmates Standards from Curriculum Connector Document 10.4.9.F-Physical Activity ~ Analyze the effects of positive and negative interactions of adolescent group members in physical activities. Common Core Standards Keystone Connections: Student Objectives: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Students will work together in a large group setting to achieve a common goal. The goals may differ from class to class. Activities may require students to simply complete a task or complete the task in a certain amount of time. Students will collaborate to determine what their goal is as a group and what the best strategy to achieve their goal is. Materials & Texts Activities, Assignments, & Assessments ACTIVITIES Key Punch & Atomic Transfer ASSIGNMENTS Touch all the spots in numerical order in the shortest amount of time working cooperatively as a group. ASSESSMENTS Terminology Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 3
Cooperation, Teamwork, Goal, Focus, Media, Technology, Web Resources Enduring Understandings Communication is necessary for effective group work. In order for group work to be effective students must assume and follow certain roles to attain a common goal. Physical and cognitive skills are necessary to achieve a common goal in a physical setting. Essential Questions Why is it important for students to take on different roles when working in a group to achieve a common goal> Why is it important to listen to different points of view when working in a group setting. Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 4
FROM CURRICULUM CONNECTOR UNIT October Fitness Standards from Curriculum Connector Document 10.4.9.B-Physical Activity ~ Analyze the effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities in relation to adolescent health improvement. 10.4.9.D-Physical Activity ~ Analyze factors that affect physical activity preferences of adolescents. 10.5.9.D-Concepts, Principles and Strategies of Movement ~ Identify and describe the principles of training using appropriate vocabulary. Common Core Standards Keystone Connections: Student Objectives: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Students will identify and perform exercises that will improve one of the components of health & fitness. Materials & Texts Stop watches, mats, track, yoga videos (Rodney Yee s Yoga for Beginners), P90X video Activities, Assignments, & Assessments ACTIVITIES 1 Mile Run 50 Yard dash Pull-ups / Flex arm hang Push-ups & Sit-ups Yoga: Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 5
ASSESSMENTS Terminology Endurance, Flexibility, Strength, Core, Media, Technology, Web Resources Rodney Yee s Yoga for beginners DVD Enduring Understandings Daily exercise can improve quality of life. Essential Questions Why is exercise important to an individuals well being? How does exercise improve quality of life? Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 6
FROM CURRICULUM CONNECTOR UNIT November Indoor Team Activities Standards from Curriculum Connector Document 10.3.9.D-Safety and Injury Prevention ~ Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safety during organized group activities. 10.5.9.F-Concepts, Principles and Strategies of Movement ~ Describe and apply game strategies to complex games and physical activities. Common Core Standards Keystone Connections: Student Objectives: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Volleying, Bump, Set, Serve Dribbling, Passing (Chest Pass, Bounce Pass), Layups, Foul shots, Set/Jump Shots Materials & Texts Activities, Assignments, & Assessments ACTIVITIES Volleyball Progressions: Partner volley using set and bump skills moving up to 4 people & 6 people groups. King & Queen of the court. Progress from 1v 1 to 5 v 5 volleyball match. 1 point game, players rotate to next available court. 6 v 6 volleyball, timed matches tournament style. Basketball Dribbling relays, Dribble tag, Basketball golf (Place 3 poly spots at 6 different baskets) Knockout 3V3 basketball games ASSESSMENTS Students will be assessed based on level of participation, cooperation, effort, and sportsmanship. Terminology Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 7
Media, Technology, Web Resources Enduring Understandings Essential Questions How do teamwork and sportsmanship effect team goals? Overview Phys Ed. 7 Revised 6/2/11 8