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: La-Toya Harris

Background Information
Date: 19 October 2015

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th and 5th graders

Lesson Focus: Skill themes: Soccer passing

# Of students: 20 students

Equipment and Facilities: 20 polly spots, 1 foam

noodle, 1 foam ball, and 10 inflated soccer balls.
Activity will be conducted on the grassy field.

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct the

activity in a quality learning environment. All
equipment used will be age appropriate and placed
in a safe manner to reduce the risk of any injuries.
Each student will be spaced out accordingly 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 occur, the teacher will
remain calm while transporting the students to a safe
environment or shelter, 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 of the childs injuries. Each student will
be aware of the teachers signals (whistle). All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions and the students
hands will be placed on or above their heads.

Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills: Students should be able to
and end on the teachers cue (whistle). Students will
balance themselves in an upright position. Students
be given two warnings before having to sit out
should have some sense of direction of how to aim an
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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 of the activity. If a fight occurs, an adult
supervisor 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.

object in the direction of their partner.

Teaching Strategy: I will start the lesson using the

command style teaching strategy. The instruction will
be provided by using an interactive approach and
verbal cues to assist the students in understanding
the techniques that will be used during the activities.

Academic Language: Passing, Receiving, COTS, and

Partners

Student
Objectives:

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT physically execute the COTS of the soccer pass in the direction of
the receiver with 80% progress.
Cognitive (C): SWBAT acknowledge, recite, and inform their peers of the soccer pass and
receiving COTS with 85% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT remain physically active, while engaging in 50% MVPA 85% of the
time during the activity.
Objectives contain: A (audience), B (behavior), C (condition), and D (degree)

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.
V. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies that
apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
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.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness.
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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: La-Toya Harris
Students: 20 Students
Equipment: 20 polly spots, 1 foam noodle, 1 foam ball, and 10 inflated soccer balls

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

Time

Content Development

5
minute
s

Instant Activity:
I need two volunteers. Today were
going to play zombie tag. The person
with the ball will tag someone that
does not have equipment. If you are
tagged you will become a zombie. The
person with the noodle will try to tag
the zombie and bring them back to
life. Does everyone understand?

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant Activity

a) Goal Orientation for

each task
The content standards
addressed will be CA
standard I and NASPE
standard 1. This activity
will provide each student
with the ability to
demonstrate motor skills
and movement patterns that
are needed to perform

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

Ready, lets play.

1
minute

2
minute
s

1
minute

8
minute
s

Transition
Students will place equipment in the
equipment bag and be seated on the
white base line on the teachers cue.
Set Induction:
Today we will work on passing the
soccer ball and review the skills of
how to dribble a soccer ball.
Purpose:
The purpose of these skills is to be
able to control the ball while
executing a completed pass to a team
mate.
Transition
On the teachers cue the students will
be stand on a polly spot across from
their partner.
Lesson Core - Task 1:
The students will stand
approximately four feet across
from their partner and practice
the COTS for the soccer pass.

Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will pinpoint two students
to demonstrate the COTS for the
soccer pass.
Questions to Check Understanding

a) Goal Orientation for

each task
physical activities.

N/A

N/A

Start/Stop Signals: To gain

students attention, I will
blow the whistle and they
will place their hands on
their heads, with all eyes on
me.
Grouping Strategies:
Students will have 30
seconds to find a partner
and stand on a polly spot.
N/A

N/A

Diagram Task 1
X X
X X
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X X X teacher
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X

This activity will address

CA content standards I and
IV and NASPE content
standards 1, 2, and 4. Each
student will gain knowledge
of the COTS while
demonstrating motor skills
and movement pattern.
They will exhibit personal
and social behavior while
working with a partner.

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

What are the steps for the soccer

pass? Step, Putter, Push.
Where should your eyes be? Looking
up at your target.

a) Goal Orientation for

each task

Teaching Cues for Task 1:

Passing:
Step
Putter
Push
Receiving:
Block
Hold
Common Errors Task 1:
1. Heads down/ Eyes down
2. Students using their
hands

8
minute
s

Lesson Core - Task 2:

The students will stand

approximately five feet across
from their partner and practice
the COTS for the soccer pass.
Students will see how many
successful passes they can make
with their partners within 30
seconds. The teacher will stop
the game at the end of the 30
second trial and ask for the
students count. The teacher will
them have the students to take
one step back making the
execution of the pass more
difficult and restart the game.

Diagram Task 2
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X teacher
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X

This activity will address

CA content standards I and
IV and NASPE content
standards 1, 2, and 4. Each
student will gain knowledge
of the COTS while
demonstrating motor skills
and movement pattern.
They will exhibit personal
and social behavior while
working with a partner.
Teaching Cues for Task 2:
Passing:
Step
Putter
Push
Receiving:
Block
Hold

Demonstration Plan:
The COTS and direction will not
change.
Questions to Check Understanding
Can you use your hands? No
Do you kick with your toes? No

Common Errors Task 2:

1. Heads down/ Eyes down
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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

Adaptations
If the students are having difficulties,
they will be advised to take one to two
steps forward. If they are advanced,
they will take one to two steps
backwards.
1
minute

Transition:
Students will free on the teachers cue.
They will pick up all equipment, place
t in equipment bag, and be seated on
the white base line waiting for further
directions.

4
minute
s

CLOSURE:
Review: Good job class. All of you
did a great job today. Give yourself a
hand. Can someone tell me the COTS
for passing a soccer ball? Step,
Putter, Push. Yes, that is correct. Can
someone tell me the COTS for receive
a soccer ball? Block, Hold, Control.
That is correct. Tomorrow, Ms.
Lauren will teach you how to dribble
the soccer ball. Bring it in Tiger
Pride!

a) Goal Orientation for

each task
2. Students using their
hands

N/A

N/A

Diagram The Closure

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X
X
X
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X
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X
X
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X
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X (teacher)

N/A

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ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: While students are demonstrating their passing and receiving soccer COTS
within their groups, the teacher will assess the students techniques using a formal assessment. The group who
is spotted doing the technique correctly will be used as a demonstration.

References Used: The soccer COTS for passing and receiving were provided be DR. James Wyant, HESP
121 Soccer Critical Elements/COTS.