Driver’s Test

Driver’s Test

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Dribbles in self-space with a preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will dribble the ball with 1 hand while walking in general space.

Cognitive: I will be able to show the teacher which hand I prefer to use when I dribble.

Fitness: I will actively participate in today’s activity to improve and help my partner improve dribbling skills.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will share the equipment and space with my partner.

TEACHING CUES

  • Dribble with Finger Pads, Waist High
  • Eyes Alert, Make Quick Looks

ACTIVITY SET-UP & PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

  • 4 large cones
  • 1 basketball per 2 students
  • 1 poly spot per 2 students

SET-UP:

  • Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  • Scatter poly spots throughout the area.
  • Pair students, scattered throughout the area.
  • One student on a spot and the other with a ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

  • You have done a great job practicing and improving your dribbling skills. Now it is time for a Driver’s Test!
  • The partner with the ball is the driver. The partner on the spot is the driving instructor. When I say, “GO!” the drivers are going to dribble throughout the activity area, working hard not to cause a crash.
  • Driving instructors will watch their drivers. On the stop signal, give the driver thumbs upgrade if the driver follows the cues we have learned in class. (See grade level progressions for specific criterion.)
  • After all, drivers have received their grades, switch roles, and begin on the start signal.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

Bounce and Catch

Bounce and Catch

LEARNING OUTCOME

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice, catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will catch a basketball in my hands.

Cognitive: I will be able to tell a friend the cues for catching (eyes on the ball, fingers apart, catch with hands)

Fitness: I will actively engage in class to collect as many activity minutes as I can.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all of today’s activity instructions.

TEACHING CUES

  • Eyes on the Ball, Fingers Apart, Catch with Hands
  • Show Hands, Eye Contact

ACTIVITY SET-UP & PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

  • 4 large cones
  • 1 basketball per student

SET-UP:

  • Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  • Students scattered throughout area in self-space with a ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

  • It is time to Bounce and Catch with an added challenge!
  • When I say, “GO!” everyone will begin bouncing and catching their basketballs. While you are practicing, I will be going around to each student and challenging you to catch a ball that I bounce to you.
  • Keep practicing until you hear the stop signal.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

7 Dribbles

7 Dribbles

LEARNING OUTCOME

Dribbles continuously in self-space using the dominant hand, Dribbles in self space with a preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern.

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will move safely through the general space.

Cognitive: I will discuss the differences between self-space and general space.

Fitness: I will actively engage in class to improve my dribbling and movement skills.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will listen to and follow teacher feedback to improve my dribbling skills.

TEACHING CUES

  • Dribble with Finger Pads, Waist High
  • Eyes Alert, Make Quick Looks

ACTIVITY SET-UP & PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

  • 4 large cones
  • 1 basketball per student
  • 1 bean bag per student

SET-UP:

  • Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  • Scatter bean bags throughout the activity area.
  • Balance a basketball on top of each bean bag.
  • Each student standing next to a bean bag and ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

  • It’s time to play 7 Dribbles. Each basketball is perfectly balanced on a bean bag. When I say, “GO!” pick up the ball next to you and dribble it 7 times.
  • After 7 dribbles, balance the ball back on the bean bag and then move to a new ball to make 7 more dribbles. Continue until you hear the stop signal.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

Dribble Fitness

Dribble Fitness

LEARNING OUTCOME

Dribbles using the dominant hand while walking in general space.

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will make at least 2 dribbles in a row.

Cognitive: I will describe what happens to my heart when I exercise.

Fitness: I will actively participate to make my heart beat faster.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will practice dribbling skills without any reminders from the teacher.

TEACHING CUES:

  • Dribble with finger pads, Waist-high

ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

  • 4 large cones
  • 1 basketball per student

SET-UP:

  • Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  • Students scattered throughout the area in self-space with a ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

  • Great basketball players have great fitness levels. Let’s work on our dribbling skills and fitness.
  • When I say, “GO!” count how many times you can dribble the ball.
  • When you make a mistake, complete 1 mini-jump for each dribble that you made (e.g., 4 dribbles in a row = 4 mini-jumps).
  • Do mini-jumps by holding the ball in both hands over your head and then making quick 1-inch jumps off 2 feet.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

Bubble Breakers

Bubble Breakers

LEARNING OUTCOME

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice and dribbling continuously in self-space using the dominant hand.

STUDENT TARGETS

Skill: I will dribble a basketball continuously with 1 hand.

Cognitive: I will tell a friend what continuous means.

Fitness: I will actively participate in physical education.

Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow all directions and use equipment appropriately.

TEACHING CUES

  • Drop straight down, catch with hands
  • Dribble with finger pads, waist-high

ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURES

EQUIPMENT:

  • 4 large comes
  • 1 basketball per student
  • 1 poly spot per student

SET-UP:

  • Create boundaries for a large activity area with cones.
  • Scatter poly spots throughout the area.
  • Each student to play spot with a ball.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

  • It’s time to be a bubble Breaker! When I say, “Go” you will start by breaking your bubble (the poly spot).
  • Bounce your basketball on your poly spot 3 times, making a good catch after every bounce.
  • After you break your own bubble, move to a different bubble, and break it using 3 good bounces. Break as many as bubbles as you can before you hear the stop signal.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

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