Net and Racket Sports

Essential Question:

How does playing net sports with a partner prepare you for success in all other activities, both in physical fitness and interpersonal skills?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Adaptive Perseverance: Students persist through challenges, improve their skills over time, and learn from setbacks.
Communication: Students effectively communicate with others, both verbally and non-verbally, to work together and achieve common goals.
Global Citizenship: Students respect others, play fairly, and promote inclusion in all activities.

Inquiry Question:

Can students demonstrate competency in a wide range of motor skills while participating in games played on nets of varying heights (e.g., pickleball, badminton, volleyball)?

2. Inquiry Question:

Are students able to apply effective strategies in different racket sports, adapting their play to the specific rules and goals of each game?

3. Inquiry Question:

Can students communicate effectively with their partners to ensure efficient, coordinated gameplay, demonstrating active listening and strategic dialogue?

Student Outcomes:

Performance Assessments: Students will be evaluated on their demonstration of movement techniques, motor skills, personal contributions, and participation in various net and racket sports.

2. Student Outcomes:

Written and Verbal Assessments: Students will show their understanding of the rules, terms, and strategies for different net and racket sports through written reflections and verbal presentations.

3. Student Outcomes:

Teacher Observation: Teachers will observe students regularly, assessing their skills, communication with partners, and ability to apply strategies effectively during gameplay.

Skills Demonstrated:

Apply Movement Skills and Concepts for Lifelong Activities: Students will develop proficiency in key motor skills (e.g., grip, swing, footwork) essential for success in net and racket sports like tennis, badminton, and volleyball, and apply them across different physical activities.
Apply Strategies for Lifelong Activities: Students will learn and apply strategic thinking in both singles and doubles formats, adapting their tactics for different game settings, opponents, and playing conditions.
Incorporate Positive Teamwork and Sportsmanship: Students will collaborate with their partners, demonstrating effective teamwork, mutual respect, and a commitment to fair play in all aspects of the game.

Standards:

SHAPE Standards 1, 2, 3, 4
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2: Applies knowledge of movement principles to enhance performance in a variety of sports and physical activities.
Standard 3: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness through engagement in lifelong activities.
Standard 4: Exhibits responsible behavior and positive social interaction during physical activities, demonstrating respect for others and good sportsmanship.

Additional Skills:

Resources:

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