ODU-DCOEPS Core Instructional Lesson/Unit Plan

By Old Dominion University College of Education and Professional Studies

Teacher Candidate:  Nicolette Hourihan Date Taught:  March 4, 2022

Cooperating   School / District:  HPE 220

Teacher:

Grade:  3rd Field Supervisor: K. Makovec

Unit / Subject:  Flexibility/Muscular Strength

Lesson Title / Focus:  Pilates

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Content Knowledge
Students will build upon their previous knowledge of Pilates. In this lesson specifically, Pilates
will be the main topic. Students will understand the importance of Pilates regarding flexibility
and increased muscle strength. Students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of this
material with an interactive quiz at the end of the lesson. This lesson was developed, based and
aligned to the standards of the VA SOLS. All content and activities are consistent with the
expectation of 3rd grade students.

Learner Differences
Students that have not had the opportunity to learn about Pilates will be able to work alongside
their peers in activities and pair up with students who have had the opportunity. During activities
affective and social skills will be necessary for collaborating with other students and all learners
will have the opportunity to build upon their skills. This will help students progress on all levels.

Outcomes/Goals
SWBAT perform at least three different Pilates poses with correct form 80% of the time
SWBAT explain two differences between yoga and Pilates when asked 90% of the time
SWBAT provide input to Pilates through discussion 100% of the time

Standards
3.3 The student will describe the components and measures of health-related fitness.
a) Identify one measure for each component of health-related fitness
b) Demonstrate one activity for each component of health-related fitness
3.4 The student will demonstrate an understanding od the purposes for rules, procedures and
respectful behaviors, while in various physical activity settings.
a) Explain the importance of rules for activities
 b) Provide input into establishing and demonstrate implementation of rules and
guidelines for appropriate behavior in physical activity settings
c) Describe the importance of cooperating and work cooperatively with peers to achieve a
goal
d) Implement teacher feedback to improve performance
e) Provide appropriate feedback to a classmate
f) Describe one group physical activity to participate in for enjoyment

Resources and Materials

Kush or gator balls, Laptop, Open Space

Technology
A laptop will be used to show a YouTube video which will promote active learning because the
video itself is interactive and informational. They are building on to their introduction of Pilates
through an interactive video that they can resonate with.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

Learning Environment
The instructional time for these activities will consist of 10 to 12 minutes. Students will have the
opportunity to work with others in a positive learning environment. The activities will allow for
positive interactions amongst students from different backgrounds, learning styles and skill sets.
No bullying will be tolerated, positive encouragement only.

Introduction/Activating Strategies
Instant Activity: Fire and Ice (3 minutes)
Two students will be “It” or the “Fire,” the goal of the “Fire” is to tag the students using the ball,
not throwing it at them but tagging them. Once a student is tagged they must freeze in place and
do fast feet while saying “I’m on fire, I’m on fire.” The only way someone may get untagged is
by the people who have the “Ice” balls. There will be two students with “Ice” balls and they must
tag the frozen students to get them untagged and back in the game. The “Ice” cannot get tagged.

Introduction: (2 minutes) I will bring students in a half circle and ask them if anyone has any
experience with Pilates. I will go over the objectives for today’s class and go into the benefits of
Pilates and how it differs from yoga. Some of the benefits of Pilates include improved flexibility,
increase muscle strength and it enhances muscle control of one’s back and limbs. With yoga, a
lot more breathing techniques are involved to help achieve relaxation, with Pilates the breathing
is used more as a technique to provide the muscles with energy. The biggest difference between
yoga and Pilates is yoga is for flexibility and Pilates is more for relaxing muscles that are tense.
Pilates exercises also tend to be more intense than yoga exercises/poses.

Instructional Strategies
Main Activity: Kids Pilates Workout to “This Is Me” by Mini Pop Kids Instructional Video (5
minutes)
In this video, students will learn some of the poses and movements of Pilates through a YouTube
video instructed by Mini Pop Kids. The video will allow the students to follow along with the
kids and I will also be doing it with them in case the laptop screen cannot be seen, they can
watch me if needed. This allows for the students to interact with the movements and show them
they can do this outside of the classroom and put it to songs they enjoy listening to. This video
also gets the heart rate up and is a great way to relax and stretch the muscles that are tense.

Closure
(2 minutes) Students will be in a half circle and I will ask them the differences of Pilates and
yoga, as well as how Pilates is beneficial for one’s health. I will then tell them to teach someone
a Pilates move outside of this classroom and report back to me next class on if anyone was
interested on learning more about it.

Differentiation
Modifications will be made as necessary based on the individual student needs. Variations can be
done for almost every pose/exercise and will be addressed and made as necessary.

Assessment:
On the last day of the unit, a quiz will be given covering all topics with an emphasis on Pilates. It
will be multiple choice and true or false questions. Students will have the last 15 minutes of class
to take it and when completed will turn it in.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Reflection
Did the activities promote the learning of Pilates?
Were the activities grade level and age appropriate?
Did the students seem engaged throughout the lesson?