Middle School Physical Education

Why do we play Mass Games in P.E.?

Large group games encourage social interaction and foster teamwork while reinforcing many of the skills and concepts we've been learning in our sport & recreation-specific units.

Additionally, these games encourage our students to stay active, provide a short break from the unit they're in while still allowing them to practice the movement concepts, and give them the opportunity to learn from a coteaching model.

Reminder:
skill & effort (participation) = 2 points
understanding & following activity rules = 2 points
completing the provided warm-up in full = 2 points
kind & courteous to teammates & competitors = 2 pts changing & sneakers, showing you value Phys Ed. = 2 pts
FULL CREDIT = 10/10 or 100%

What Standards are we Hitting?

Standard 1:

Throws with a mature pattern fordistance or power appropriate to theactivity in a dynamic environment.(S1.M2.7)

Standard 1:

Catches, with a mature pattern, fromdifferent trajectories using a variety ofobjects in small-sided game play.(S1.M21.7)

Standard 1:

Strikes a pitched ball with an implementto open space in a variety of practicetasks. (S1.M20.7)

Standard 1:

Executes at least 2 of the following tocreate open space during modifiedgame play: pivots, fakes, jab steps,screens. (S1.M6.8)

Standard 2:

Executes at least 2 of the followingoffensive tactics to create open space:uses a variety of passes, pivots andfakes; give and go. (S2.M2.7)

Standard 2:

Transitions from offense to defense or defense to offense by recovering quickly & communicating with teammates. (S2.M6.7)

Standard 2:

Opens and closes space during small-sided game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts. (S2.M1.8)

Standard 2:

Identifies sacrifice situations and attempt to advance a teammate. (S2.M10.8)

Standard 4:

Exhibits responsible social behaviorsby cooperating with classmates,demonstrating inclusive behaviors andsupporting classmates. (S4.M1.7)

Standard 4:

Demonstrates knowledge of rules andetiquette by self-officiating modifiedphysical activities and games. (S4.M6.7)

Standard 4:

Responds appropriately to participants’ethical & unethical behavior duringphysical activity by using rules &guidelines for resolving conflicts.(S4.M4.8)

Standard 4:

Cooperates with multiple classmateson problem-solving initiatives includingadventure activities, large-groupinitiatives and game play. (S4.M5.8)

What Can I do at home?

Agility

Many of our mass games in Physical Education work on your agility skills. Agility is the ability to move and change the direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control. It requires quick reflexes, coordination, balance, speed, and correct response to the changing situation. You can work on these skills in many ways! Here's a workout you could do at home...

Footwork

Footwork is the key to moving effectively.

Your feet are always in contact with the ground in your movements. Footwork in sport and everyday life is undeniably important. Your feet absorb all shocks from ground contact and initiate your movement by propelling the body in the desired direction at the right time. Try this at-home footwork workout to improve yours!

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