Track and Field Unit
Grade Level: 6th
Class: Physical Education
Class Time: 5 – 40 minutes periods
Unit Objectives:
- Students will acquire the skills needed to perform a variety of Track and Field events.
- Students will research a current or former Olympic athlete via the internet.
- Students will obtain knowledge about techniques and rules.
- Students will be able to use Microsoft Word to formulate a paper.
Connecticut Content Standards covered in this unit:
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- Students will become competent in a variety of, and proficient in a few, physical activities. 1.5-6.1 Design and perform movement patterns in gymnastics, dance and sport activities that combine traveling, rolling, balancing and weight transfer into smooth, flowing sequences with intentional changes in direction, speed and flow. 1.5-6.2 Throw/strike a ball or object demonstrating both accuracy and distance. |
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- Students will understand and apply principles of human movement to the learning and development of motor skills. 2.5-6.1 Detects, analyzes and makes adjustments in personal movement patterns. |
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- Students will use fitness concepts to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 3.5-6.4 Participate daily in some form of health-enhancing physical activity. 3.5-6.5 Identify proper warm up, conditioning, cool down techniques and the reason for using them |
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- Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behaviors in physical activity settings. 4.5-6.2 Includes concerns for safety in self-designed activities. 4.5-6.4 Make conscious decisions about applying rules, procedures and etiquette for specific activity situations. |
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- Students will exhibit an understanding of and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 5.5-6.1 Recognize the role of games, sports, and dance in getting to know and understand others of like and different cultures. |
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- Students will identify and understand how physical activity provides personal enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. 6.5-6.3 Identifying and participating in various physical activities that can be done at home and in other areas of the community. |
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Day 1: Throwing Events
- Psychomotor – students will demonstrate the proper form while throwing the javelin, shot put and discus.
- Cognitive – students will understand the importance of maintaining the correct form to achieve consistent results.
Introduction:
- Demonstrate the importance of squaring shoulders to target when releasing object at each event.
- Explain to students the fault line at each throwing event and the importance of staying behind that line in order for the throw to count.
Activity:
Three Stations – Javelin, Discus and Shot Put
Note: In all events students should stay behind the designated fault line and have their shoulders square to the target when releasing object. Students will not retrieve objects until all students have thrown.
Javelin – Students will throw 3 plastic javelins using a T- form
Discus - Students will throw 3 Frisbees with their hand on top and using their torso to create momentum.
Shot Put – Students will throw 3 two pound medicine balls while keeping the ball on side of neck and pushing towards the target.
Closure:
Students should familiarize themselves with various Olympic events and athletes.
Suggested links are:
http://www.startribune.com/style/news/sports/olympics/stream7/indexfull.html
http://www.usolympicteam.com/kids/team/summer_favorites.shtml
Students must view Olympic overview at http://ancientgreececulturequest.hoppertech.com/NewFiles/olympicsppt.html
Day 2: Jumping Events
Objectives:
- Psychomotor – Students will demonstrate proper form while performing different jumping events in a practice situation.
- Students will understand the rules and techniques of each event
Introduction:
- Have students do hurdler stretch on ground [one leg straight out in front and other leg bent at knee]. This is position legs should be in when jumping over hurdles.
- Demonstrate the importance of leading with one foot while keeping leg straight and staying in stride while performing the hurdling event.
- Explain the fault line at each event.
Activity:
At all stations students should wait for person in front of them to finish before they begin their turn.
Hurdles – Students will hurdle over 6 cones with foam crossbars in a straight line. Other student will time him/her using a stopwatch.
Standing Broad Jump- Students will stand behind a line and jump off of two feet forward using their arms to gain momentum while landing on two feet. Students will mark their distance with a bean bag.
Running Long Jump – Students will run and jump off of one foot while landing on two feet. Students will mark their distance with a bean bag.
Closure: Students will research a former or current Olympic athlete and return to class with athlete’s name, country he participated for, what Olympics and where it was held that year, event(s), and any medals that he/she may have won. This should be completed using Microsoft Word and handed in by the end of the unit.
Suggested links:
http://www.usolympicteam.com/kids/team/index.shtml
http://www.olympic.org/uk/athletes/index_uk.asp
Day 3: Running Events
Objectives:
- Psychomotor- Students will demonstrate proper form while practicing the running events
- Cognitive- Students will understand the importance of good techniques while running
- Affective – Students will show teamwork by encouraging and cheering for their teammates in the relay event.
Introduction:
- Demonstrate the importance of long strides, high knees and heel kicks during all running events.
- Discuss the technique and importance of handing the baton to your teammate during the relay races.
- Discuss cues used to get ready for the race; Runners on your mark – Get Set – Go.
Activity:
Students will time each other using stopwatches at each running event.
50 Yard Dash – Students will run straight for 50 yards while using the correct form.
Relay Race – Students will be in groups of 4 and each student will start at a different cone. The race will start with one student running and passing a baton to the next student on his team. This will continue until the last teammate crosses the finish line.
Closure: Remind students to sprint through the finish line and the better form that they can keep throughout the race the lower that their time will be.
Day 4: Track Meet – Skill Test
Objectives:
- Psychomotor – Students will demonstrate the ability to perform the events using proper technique at each one.
- Cognitive – Students will understand the point total awarded for each event based on the place that the individual or team finishes.
- Affective – Students will cheer for their team and show good sportsmanship throughout the meet.
Introduction:
- Divide class up into groups of four. These will be their teams.
- Each player will have the opportunity to perform at the javelin, hurdles and the 50 yard dash against members from other teams.
- Each winning team will receive 5 pts for that event and then the second place team will receive 3 pts and third place team will receive 1 pt.
- Any faults and false starts will disqualify that player from that particular event.
Activity:
Javelin – Farthest throw out of three tries wins.
Hurdles – Fastest player to finish the hurdles and cross the finish line wins.
50 Yard Dash – First player to cross fish line wins.
Closure: Add the total number of points your team has won today. Stress to the students the importance of showing good sportsmanship and that it takes a lot of practice to become proficient at these skills.
Day 5: Track Meet – Skill Test – Written Test
Objectives:
- Psychomotor- Students will demonstrate proper form while practicing the running events
- Cognitive- Students will understand the importance of good techniques while running
- Affective – Students will show teamwork by encouraging and cheering for their teammates in the relay event.
Introduction:
- Each student will take written test before we begin participating
- Students should stay in same teams as yesterday
- Remind them of how points are won.
Activity:
Relay Race – First team to cross finish line wins.
Shot Put – The farthest shot wins.
Running Long Jump – the longest jump wins.
Closure: Add total number of points for both days track meet combined. Announce which team won the Gold Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal. Congratulate all teams on giving their best effort. If you are interested in pursuing track and field on your own time you may want to look into Hershey’s Track and Field.
Grading Rubrics
One point earned if:
- Student shows poor technique/form while performing tasks.
- Student shows little or no understanding of rules.
- Student does not work well with classmates.
Two points earned if:
- Student uses some techniques while performing the tasks.
- Student understands some rules that pertain to the activity.
- Student is not disruptive but does not actively contribute to his/her group.
Three points earned if:
- Student uses good technique/form while performing all tasks.
- Student displays knowledge of all rules.
- Student contributes to his/her group in a positive manner.
Written Test: Out of 7
TRACK/ FIELD
Name____________________ HR Teacher_______________ Date_____________
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A. Discus
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B. Javelin
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C. Shot Put
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2. What is it called when your foot crosses the line during a jump? Circle the correct letter.
A. False start B. Foot fault C. On your mark
3. When at the throwing events, your SHOULDERS should point _________.
A. to the left of the target B. at the target C. to the right of the target
4. When running the relay race it is important to throw the baton to your partner.
TRUE FALSE
5. Circle TWO answers that will help improve your track/field skill level.
Jogging Watch TV Play Xbox’s track and field game Jumping
Athlete Research Paper:
Student will receive a maximum of 5 points. One point will be earned for each of the five items that they were asked to research.
Maximum number of points earned during the Track and Field unit is 15.
Teacher Resources:
http://www.pecentral.com/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html
http://www.usolympicteam.com/kids/index.shtml