EQUIPMENT:
OUTCOMES:
The student will:
NATIONAL STANDARDS: 1-4
INSTRUCTIONS:
Two or more people begin by being “it.” When they tag someone, they hold hands or lock elbows. As more people are tagged, the chain or blob of people becomes long, and only those at the end of the chain are eligible to tag.
TEACHING HINTS:
Stop the activity at anytime and see who has the most students in their blob. Start over with new people who are “it.”
INSTRUCTIONS:
Students work together in teams or small groups. The teams stay together and hunt within the exercise area of the gym or field space.
Examples of entries that can be used on the exercise sheet:
TEACHING HINTS:
The teams are given a laminated sheet or card that lists the area to find and the activities to perform at the designated area. The sheets could have 8 to 12 activities, depending on how long the fitness segment of the lesson is going to last.
Assign each team a different starting point to ensure that students are spread across all areas and that a backup of students does not occur at one of the fitness areas.
When teams complete their tasks, they continue walking around the area and cooling down.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Give the written exam that follows and then play Half-Court Basketball for the remainder of the period. Use regulation rules.
TEACHING HINTS:
Keep games short (3-5 minutes) and then change teams so there is renewed enthusiasm for a new game.
Discuss rules and situations needing clarification. Explain upcoming Round Robin Tournament.
Why is participating in Fitness activities important in your life?
What element is necessary to have real success in basketball?
Cheer: 4, 3, 2, 1 Basketball is Really Fun!!!
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