Overview
Topics in 6th grade physical education focus on learning and demonstrating skills and activities that build health and wellness including cardiovascular, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and lifetime activity. Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to develop their strength and endurance. / For Teachers
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Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
· A complete fitness program promotes participation in grade level skills and activities that build health and wellness including cardiovascular, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and lifetime activity.
· Good sportsmanship includes following rules of play and being responsible for yourself and the safety of others.
· We can increase our health and wellness by participating in the physical activities we lead or participate in by ourselves and with others.
· We can measure and monitor their muscle growth and endurance in a variety of ways.
· Rules help keep games and activities safe and fair.
· Responsible participants demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills while participating in physical activity.
· Responsible participants understand the need to take care of all equipment and facilities.
Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.
· How does movement, muscle stretching, doing sit ups, push ups and pull ups increase body strength and overall health?
· How can people protect themselves from sore muscles or injury from over exercising?
· How can people measure and monitor the endurance and strength of their major muscles?
· Why do we have to be responsible for our own behavior?
· What is the purpose for rules of play in athletic or competitive sports?
· How do class rules and team rules help make competitive sports and individual sports more enjoyable?
· Why are consequences for not following rules necessary?
· Why are honesty, responsibility, sportsmanship, confidence, courtesy, respect, judgment, integrity, perseverance, and being a good team mate important skills in P.E. and in life?
· How does knowledge of the purpose and care of equipment help create responsible physical education participants?
· Where does one’s personal space end and someone else’s space begin?
· Why is cooperation important in games and in life?
How does cooperation in games impact the final outcome?
· What does good sportsmanship look like?
Union County District Pacing Guides for Physical Education
Pacing Guide For Physical EducationGrades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Badminton
Time Frame / 3 weeks: August/September
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
1)hit a shuttlecock over the net to an opponent using legal forehand, underhand and overhead strokes
2)demonstrate the ability to rally with a partner
3)move toward home base after a shot when pulled out of position
4)move his or her opponent forward and back, left and right with a partner
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / Why do you return to home base after each shot?
How do you time the serve to make contact each time?
When should you use the drop shot?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5 – Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ScienceDistrict Assessments / Teacher Observations or Rubrics
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Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Ultimate Frisbee
Time Frame / 3 weeks: September
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1) lead the receiver with a backhand pass
2)move into a position to receive a pass
3)catch an appropriately thrown disc
4)maintain an appropriate defensive position
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / How do you release the disc to keep it flying in a straight path?
What does open space mean?
What are the different types of catches you can use?
Where should you position yourself to defend an opponent?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Integrations / MathDistrict Assessments / .Teacher Observations or Rubrics
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic:Pre-Fitness Testing
Time Frame / 1 week: October
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o Perform all required fitness tests.
o Show an understanding of the five health-related fitness components and how each fitness test relate to a particular component.
o Analyze test results based on age and gender standards.
Enduring Understanding / o The teacher will demonstrate each test/component.
o The students will practice the skill and perform each task.
Essential Questions / Which component are we testing by doing this activity?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / Math and ELA
District Assessments / .Fitnessgram
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Softball
Time Frame / 3 weeks: October
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1) field a ground ball with the correct stance
2)field a fly ball and throw to a partner
3)use correct form when hitting a pitched ball
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / What is a force out?
On a ground ball with a runner on first, where should you throw the ball?
Can you steal a base in slow-pitch softball?
Why should you use two hands when catching a fly ball?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Integrations / MathDistrict Assessments / .Teacher Observations or Rubrics
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Volleyball
Time Frame / 4 weeks: November
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
1)hit a volleyball with a partner using correct technique on the set and the forearm pass
2)serve a volleyball over the net into the court
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / What kind of stance are you supposed to use with the set and forearm pass?
What foot do you step with when you serve?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / .Teacher Observation or Rubrics
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Basketball
Time Frame / 4 weeks: December
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1)perform the chest, bounce and overhead pass
2)dribble a basketball using both dominant and non-dominant hand
3)shoot a basketball using the correct stance and form
4)play a modified game of basketball in groups
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / What is a double dribble?
What position should your shoulders be when shooting a basketball?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Integrations / Math and ScienceDistrict Assessments / .Teacher Observation
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Soccer
Time Frame / 4 weeks: January
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o demonstrate the proper dribbling technique and ball control.
o demonstrate passing, traping, and shooting skills.
o understand offensive, defensive, and goalkeeping play.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate various soccer skills.
The students will practice the various soccer skills in modified game situations.
Essential Questions / Why do you kick the ball with the inside part of your foot?
Who is the only player who is allowed to touch the ball with their hands?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitnessStandard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / .Teacher observation of student performance
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Field Hockey
Time Frame / 4 weeks: February
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o demonstrate proper stick handling and safety procedures.
o demonstrate proper dribbling, passing, and shooting technique.
o understand offensive and defensive strategies.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate various soccer skills.
The students will demonstrate the various soccer skills in modified game situations.
Essential Questions / Why is it illegal to raise the hockey stick above the waist?
How do you dribble a hockey puck/ball?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitnessStandard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / Math and ELA
District Assessments / .Teacher observation of student performance
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Disc Skills
Time Frame / 2 weeks: March
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1. Demonstrate the proper grip for throwing a Frisbee.
2. Use two different Frisbee catching techniques.
3. Demonstrate three different disc throws.
4. Make long and short throws depending on game play situations.
Enduring Understanding / Understand what types of throws are needed for certain game situations.
Essential Questions / Where is your shoulder pointed when in position to throw a backhand throw?
When would you need to use the hammer throw?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitnessStandard 5 – Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / Math and ELA
District Assessments / .Teacher observation of student performance.
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Flag Football
Time Frame / 2 to 3 weeks: March
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o use proper ball carrying technique and demonstrate faking.
o demonstrate proper forward passing technique.
o demonstrate proper catching technique.
o demonstrate proper punting technique.
o understand offensive and defensive play.
Enduring Understanding / 1. The teacher will demonstrate all football skills taught.
The students will list the cues for passing, catching, and kicking skills.
Essential Questions / Where do you position your hand on the football to when throwing?
Why do you throw in front of a moving receiver?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / .Teacher observation of student performance
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Fitness Testing
Time Frame / 2 weeks: April
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o Perform all required fitness tests.
o Show an understanding of the five health-related fitness components and how each fitness test relate to a particular component.
o Analyze test results based on age and gender standards.
Enduring Understanding / o The teacher will demonstrate each test/component.
o The students will practice the skill and perform each task.
Essential Questions / Which component are we testing by doing this activity?
Standards /
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / .Fitnessgram
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Bowling
Time Frame / 2 to 3 weeks: April
Unit Topic / .
STWBT:
1. Discuss bowling terms and rules
2. Demonstrate the proper grip or the proper way to hold the bowling ball in bowling.
o Demonstrate the four step approach in bowling.
o Show how one will perform the five step approach in bowling.
5. Show how does someone score in bowling.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate each skill and also student demonstrations.
Essential Questions / How does someone grip or hold a bowling ball?
How does one score in bowling?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.