PE: Laser Tag

Course Description:

Laser Tag PE is a physical education course that develops student fitness, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, problem solving, and critical thinking through structured laser tag gameplay. Students must physically participate in laser tag at Outer Limits in Pocatello or in a local laser tag game with at least five participants in their area. To receive credit, students must document six sessions completed over six weeks and complete course work connected to strategy, teamwork, and game analysis.

Topic 1: Participation and Readiness

Focus: Attend consistently and come ready to participate.

Learning Goal:
I can consistently attend laser tag sessions and participate appropriately in physical activity.

Success Criteria:

Attend at least 3 laser tag sessions
Arrive prepared and ready to participate
Stay engaged for the full session
Follow expectations and directions

Evidence:
Attendance log and teacher observation

Topic 2: Active Engagement and Effort

Focus: Show sustained effort and involvement during play.

Learning Goal:
I can actively participate in laser tag while demonstrating effort, movement, and safe physical engagement.

Success Criteria:

Attend at least 3 additional laser tag sessions
Participate actively rather than sitting out or avoiding involvement
Demonstrate appropriate effort throughout the session
Use movement, strategy, and teamwork during games

Evidence:
Attendance log and teacher observation

Topic 3: Teamwork and Collaboration

Learning Goal:
I can work with others during laser tag by communicating, supporting my team, and contributing to group success.

Success Criteria:

Communicate with teammates during gameplay
Work with others to plan or respond during a match
Contribute positively to the team
Demonstrate sportsmanship and safe behavior while playing

Project Options

Option 1: Teamwork Reflection Write or record a reflection explaining how you communicated, supported your team, and showed sportsmanship during laser tag.
Option 2: Team Strategy Plan Create a short plan showing how a team could communicate, respond, and work together effectively during a laser tag match.
Option 3: Teamwork Conference or Video Response Complete a short interview, conference, or video explaining how you contributed to your team and demonstrated collaboration during gameplay.

Topic 4: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Learning Goal:
I can use strategy, observation, and decision-making during laser tag to improve my performance and respond to challenges in the game.

Success Criteria:

Use strategy during gameplay rather than moving randomly
Adjust decisions based on what is happening in the game
Identify strengths and weaknesses in a game plan
Reflect on how problem solving and critical thinking helped improve performance

Project Options

Option 1: Strategy Reflection

Write or record a reflection about a challenge during gameplay, what decision you made, and how your strategy did or did not work.

Option 2: Laser Tag Game Plan

Create a game plan that explains strategies, likely challenges, and how a player or team should adjust during a match.

Option 3: Gameplay Analysis

Analyze a laser tag match by explaining decisions, strengths, weaknesses, and how critical thinking shaped your actions.

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