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: 21 September 2015

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th grade and 5th grade

Lesson Focus: Cooperative Learning Dance Unit

# Of students: 20 Students

Equipment and Facilities: 1 Radio Speaker, Music

Created by Silento Watch Me, and 25 colorful
polly spots. The lesson will take place on the
blacktop.

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct the

dance 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
reduce any conflict. 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: Team building,
and end on the teachers cue (whistle). Students will
cooperative learning, catching, and throwing.
be given two warnings before having to sit out
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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.
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 COTS that will be used during the dance activity.

Academic Language: Some academic languages that

will be used are dynamic and static stretches.
Students will understand the differences between the
two. The students will also understand the purpose of
raising their heart rates and how to raise their heart
rates. Students will gain a strong sense of
understanding the importance of cooperative learning
during the dance module. Students will also
understand why spatial awareness is important during
busy activities such as dance.

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT successfully demonstrate the COTS for the dance unit while
participating in MVPA with 75% success rate.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT understand the difference between a static stretch and dynamic stretch
and while providing a demonstration and definition for each with 90%accuracy 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. They will also be able to explain the importance of raising
their heart rates with 75% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT remain actively engaged in MVPA at least 50% of the time during
the duration of the dance unit.

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:

I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
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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.
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.
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 Tiger Pride Students
Equipment: 1 Radio Speaker, Music Created by Silento Watch Me, and 25 colorful polly spots.

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

equipment bag

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teacher
Time

Content Development

1-2
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Instant Activity:
Good afternoon class! As you come in
please sit on a polly spot. Today class
will be a little different than usual. We are
going to start our day off with a few static
and dynamic stretches. By show of hands
does anyone know what a static stretch
is? Correct! It is a stretch that is
conducted while standing in one place
such as reaching down to touch your toes.
Can someone tell me what a dynamic
stretch is? Correct! It is stretch that is
conducted while moving from one place
to another or rapid movement while
standing in place, such as high knees.
Before we start, I want everyone to place
their hands over their heart and feel their
heart rate. Your heart should not be
beating fast. Does everyone feel how
slow your heart rate is? Yes! The
stretches that we are going to do and the
activity that we are going to do is going
to raise our heart rates. May I have 2
volunteers please? (one student will stand
on each side of me) Every please stand
on your feet. Each stretch will be held for
a count of five. We are going to start off
with jumping jacks. Ready, Go! The next
stretch we are going to do is high knees.
Ready, Go! The next stretch we are going
to do is butt kicks. Ready, Go! The next
stretch that we are going to do is lunges.
Ready, Go! Good Job! Thank you for
volunteering and assisting me with
teaching the class a few stretches. I need
everyone to have a seat.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
Activity
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a) Goal Orientation for each

task
The standards being addressed
are CA Standard I, II, and III.
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. The students will
demonstrate competency in
motor skills and movement
patterns that are needed to
perform the dance. The
students will understand the
importance of maintaining a
level of physical fitness, while
demonstrating psychological
and sociological concepts and
strategies through stretches
and the dance unit. Students
will exhibit social behavior
with their class mates and
gaining respect for themselves
and valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction.

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

1
minute

Set Induction:
Who knows how to do the Silentos
Whip and Nae Nae?Great! Today we are
going to learn a cardio dance to the song,
Watch Me. Some of the dance moves
will be the same and some will be
replaced with a dynamic stretch or drill.

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.

Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to keep
your heart rates up, keep you motivated,
and to teach you the importance of
following directions and working
together.

Grouping Strategies:
Polly spots will be
arranged on the
black top. As
students come to
class they will be
directed to find a
polly spot and sit on
it.

Lesson Core - Task 1:

Diagram Task 1

7-10
minute
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All students will be seated on their

polly spots, while listening to the
COTS provided by their teacher. On
the teachers cue, they students will
stand and walk through the dance
COTS with the teacher, as the
teacher demonstrates and observe
the class, making sure they
understand the dance steps.

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Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will demonstrate the COTS
by walking the students through the
routine, without the music. The teacher
will then have the students to stand and
she will walk the students through the
steps again, without the music.

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a) Goal Orientation for each

task

The standards being addressed

are CA Standard I, II, and III.
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. The students will
demonstrate competency in
motor skills and movement
patterns that are needed to
perform the dance. The
students will understand the
importance of maintaining a
level of physical fitness, while
demonstrating psychological
and sociological concepts and
strategies through stretches
and the dance unit. Students
will exhibit social behavior
with their class mates and
gaining respect for themselves

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
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Questions to Check Understanding

Which hand will we start with for the
Whip? The right! Correct! When doing
the Nae Nae which direction do we step
back first? The right. Correct! Everything
you do will start on which side? The
right! Yes!

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
and valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction.

Teaching Cues for Task 1:

Whip and NaeNae Cardio:
Drive The Car with
right hand on the
wheel) (2 counts)
Wave Goodbye with
right hand up (step back
with R, L, R (3 count)
Drive the car with right
hand on the wheel
switch drivers and drive
the car with left hand
on the wheel (3 counts)
Repeat 2 times
Jumping Jack (12
count)
Punches (4 count)
Crazy Leg/Stanky Leg
(4 slow counts each leg,
R, L, R, L)
High Knees (2 counts
of 8)
Bop (2 counts of 8)
Repeat first 6 steps
Superman/ Step R
extend arms to L/ arms
like Superman (4
counts of 4)
Jog in place (4 counts
each direction/ turning
left first)
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Content Development

Management
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a) Goal Orientation for each

task

Bop (2 counts of 8)

Common Errors Task 1:

1. Students off beat
2. Students turning in the
wrong direction

7-10
minute
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Lesson Core - Task 2:

Students will practice the COTS to the
dance with the music. The teacher will
cue the students as to when to start.

Diagram Task 2
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Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will actively join the class
making sure they are demonstrating the
cues correctly. She will also walk around
the activity area and observe each
student.
Questions to Check Understanding
At least two questions to make sure the
students understand the task and/or what
they are supposed to be doing (with
correct answers
Adaptations
If students are having a hard time I will
walk them through it from the beginning
or have them to partner up / stand next to
a classmate who can help them. Those
students who understand the COTS will
be leaders in each row.

1
minute

Transition:
When told to do so, the students will pick

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The standards being addressed

are CA Standard I, II, and III.
NASPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5. The students will
demonstrate competency in
motor skills and movement
patterns that are needed to
perform the dance. The
students will understand the
importance of maintaining a
level of physical fitness, while
demonstrating psychological
and sociological concepts and
strategies through stretches
and the dance unit. Students
will exhibit social behavior
with their class mates and
gaining respect for themselves
and valuing physical activity
through self-expression and
social interaction. Teaching

Common Errors Task 2:

1. Students off beat
2. Not starting with the right
arm or foot.
N/A
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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

up their polly spots and place them in the

appropriate area. They will then sit on the
white line and wait for further
instructions.
5-6
minute
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CLOSURE:
Review:
Good Job Tiger Pride! You all did an
outstanding job today. Maybe you can go
home and teach your family members.
Can someone demonstrate a static
stretch? Good job! Can someone
demonstrate a dynamic stretch? Great!
Do me a favor and place your hands over
your hearts. Your heart rates should be
ponding a lot faster than they were
before you started the activity right? Yes!
Tomorrow Ms. Lauren will work with you
more on your Whip and NaeNae COTS
so make sure you practice. Ok Tiger
Pride, bring it in! One, Two, Three, Tiger
Pride! See all of you Wednesday.

Diagram The
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ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: While the students are participating in the dance unit, the teacher will assess
the students techniques using a formal assessment.
References Used: The illustrations were provided by Clip Art. The Superman COTS were provided by Dr.
James Wyant HESP 152 Souljah Boy COTS sheet (2014). The dance unit was provided by Jared Paschall
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b-2wEkhOnk).