The floor hockey unit introduces students to the rules, key terms, and boundaries of the floor, positions, and how to play the game of floor hockey. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized.
To introduce an activity that requires good hand/foot/eye coordination
Students will learn the skills necessary to participate in hockey
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic rules and principles of hockey
Students will be able to discuss terminology related to hockey
Students will be able to discuss the things that make hockey a unique sport
Students will demonstrate rules of “safe play” and good sportsmanship at all times
change on the fly, slapshot, hooking, high stick, hat trick, penalty box
Participating
Similar to volleyball and other ball sports
"Tracking" or watching the ball/puck
Trying to be involved
Not Participating
Not watching the ball/puck
Standing around
No idea what is going on with the game
6-8.PE.1.1.3
Demonstrate movement tactics and strategies that can be applied to a variety of physical activities (e.g., wall/net, invasion, field/striking, target, dance, aquatics, outdoor activities, fitness, resistance training).
6-8.PE.2.1.2
Identify principles of practice and biomechanics that enhance movement performance (e.g., describe basic principles of training and how they improve fitness, describe the purpose behind the mechanics and range of motion required in various physical activities).
6-8.PE.4.1.1
Apply safe practices, ethical behavior, and positive forms of social interaction when participating in physical activities (e.g., participate within the rules of an activity, display good sportsmanship, practice self-control).