EQUIPMENT:
OUTCOMES:
The student will:
NATIONAL STANDARDS: 1-5
INSTRUCTIONS:
Use lines on the gym floor
Change locomotor movements for each game played
TEACHING HINTS:
About 5 students are given the Pacman designation. Pacman’s are the taggers.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Suggested exercises to be placed on task cards:
Sitting Stretch
Push-Up challenges
Body Circles
Jumping Jack variations
Crab Kick combinations
Abdominal challenges
Treadmills
Toe Touchers
Leg Extensions
If there is a delay in starting an exercise, the squad should walk or jog. This keeps students active while the leader is thinking of an exercise.
TEACHING HINTS:
Divide the class into groups of four to five students. Each group is given a task card that lists eight to ten exercises. One of the group members begins as the leader and leads the group through an exercise. Each time an exercise is completed, the card is passed to a new leader.
Use alternating intervals of music to signal exercising (30 seconds) with silence (5-8 seconds) to indicate passing the card.
Encourage self-responsibility and the importance of being a leader.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Toes and chest point to the pitcher
Bat is about eye level over the plate
Bat should be in front of home plate
Knees bent
Grip: fingers hide behind bat. One hand on knob of the bat, other hand below barrel of the bat
Groups: a tosser, a bunter, shagger, observer
TEACHING HINTS:
Demonstrate bunting
Scattered formation
Use whistle mixer to make groups of 4
Distribute and explain the bunting task sheet
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using Incredi-balls and gloves, a student tries to avoid a tag from the other students playing the bases. Stay between two bases. Example: between second and third base.
TEACHING HINTS:
Set out two markers to indicate two bases per group.
Use Whistle Mixer to create groups of 3.
Identify a runner and two fielders.
The runner tries to get to the next base without being tagged by the fielder. Rotate positions.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Of the stations used in Fitness today, which one worked on aerobic endurance?
Describe bunting.
What are two keys points to being a successful bunter?
Are knees bent or straight?
Cheer: Super bunters!!