MS PE Instructional Guide

General PE Unit Outline: Use This Template For Teaching a Sport/Fitness Unit

1. Introduce Sport and Skills (Strands 1, 2, and 3) : a. Culture: Describe the history where the sport originated and current significance. b. Key Terminology: List and define essential terms. c. Rules: Outline the basic rules of the sport. d. Safety Guidelines: Explain safety measures and precautions. e. Sportsmanship & Etiquette: Discuss appropriate behavior and sportsmanship. f. Define Outcomes for Unit: (See outcomes in unpacked standards) 2. Present & Model Skills, Cues, and Critical Elements (Strands 1, 2, and 3) : a. Skill Progressions Using Cues: basic to advanced using cues to improve technique. b. Strategy: Offensive, Defensive, Teamwork, Communication. c. Fitness applications: Components of health and skill related fitness. 3. Skill Practice and Feedback (Strands 1, 2, and 3) a. Skills Practice: Conduct practice sessions with continuous feedback. b. Modified Games: Create simplified versions of the sport for practice. c. Feedback Methods: H ow feedback will be given, use rubrics for peer feedback and self analysis to refine skills. d. Technology: Use technology for self-analysis and improvement (video analysis). 4. Concept Practice and Feedback (Teamwork and Communication Strand 4 ) : Examples: Starter, bellringer, small group discussion, debrief discussion, assignment etc. while practicing these skills during modified games, tournaments etc. a. Teamwork: Highlight the importance of teamwork in the sport. b. Strategy: Discuss strategic elements of the game. c. Communication: Emphasize effective communication techniques. d. Conflict Resolution: Provide strategies for resolving conflicts within a team. 5. Formative Assessment (Fitness Strand 3 and Personal Reflections of PA Strand 5) Examples: self-reflection assignment, quiz, think-pair-share, etc. a. Self-Assessment: Rate how personally rewarding the activity is. b. Stress Reduction: Evaluate the level of stress reduction achieved through the activity. c. Barriers: Identify potential barriers to participating in this activity regularly. d. Mental Health: Explore the mental health benefits of participating in the sport. e. Social Health: Discuss the social advantages and opportunities for connection. f. Psychological Benefits: Examine effects and overall well-being improvements. g. Health Benefits Analysis: Compare the health benefits derived from this sport with other activities. h. Elements of Fitness: Discuss both physical fitness and skill-related fitness i. Heart Rate Analysis: Measure and analyze heart rates during activities. 6. Summative Assessment and Evaluation (Strands 1-5) : Examples: Students may be assessed during tournament play or an end of unit activity: a. Instructor Evaluation: Rubric or criteria for evaluating student performance and understanding of unit, may include self-reflections from above.