ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (4) 9 :

4-1.9) Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (4) 18 :

4-2.1) Understand the concepts of open and closed spaces in small group activities while moving or traveling.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (4) 21 :

4-2.4)Demonstrate simple offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in a variety of game settings.

[PE] (5) 9 :

5-1.9) Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)

[PE] (5) 18 :

5-2.1) Understand and apply spatial awareness skills in a game setting.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (5) 21 :

5-2.4) Apply skills learned in earlier grades - simple strategies and tactics in chasing/ fleeing, offensive/ defensive strategies and tactics.

[PE] (6) 3 :

6-1.3) Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using various objects and tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 15 :

6-2.4) Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Examples: running in various directions or paces, reducing the angle in the space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

During this activity, students will demonstrate pivoting, passing, catching, and moving to open space. Students will apply basketball offensive and defensive strategies in small-sided tasks. Additionally, students will demonstrate responsibility, acceptance, and respect for others.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (4) 12 :

4-1.12) Pass and receive a ball with a moving partner, using both feet and demonstrating control of ball and body at varying speeds.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, larger targets

[PE] (4) 13 :

4-1.13) Demonstrate kicking skills using correct form with.

•   A ball at a target for accuracy from varying distances.

•   A dropped ball/ object, making contact with shoelaces.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (4) 18 :

4-2.1) Understand the concepts of open and closed spaces in small group activities while moving or traveling.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (5) 12 :

5-1.12) Apply passing and receiving with either foot in partner and small group activities, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, larger targets

[PE] (5) 13 :

5-1.13) Demonstrate correct form in kicking and punting in partner and small-group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (5) 18 :

5-2.1) Understand and apply spatial awareness skills in a game setting.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 5 :

6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 7 :

6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 10 :

6-1.10) Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (6) 15 :

6-2.4) Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Examples: running in various directions or paces, reducing the angle in the space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (6) 17 :

6-2.6) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to score.

Examples: open spaces, spreading the field, passing to create space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (6) 19 :

6-2.8) Vary application of movement concepts during physical activity.

Examples: force, time, space flow

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 5 :

7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 7 :

7-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 10 :

7-1.10) Strike with proper form in a dynamic environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (7) 15 :

7-2.4) Execute a variety of offensive and defensive tactics to create open space.

Examples: move to open space without the ball, use a variety of passes, pivots, and fakes; give and go.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 7 :

8-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 10 :

8-1.10) Strike with proper form in modified game play.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (8) 15 :

8-2.4) Open and close space during modified game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

This is a large collection of soccer lead-up activities that can be used when teaching the skills of dribbling with the feet, passing/trapping, shooting, space awareness, and kicking. 

This resouce includes a description of the activity and also an informative video. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 10 :

K-1.10) Attempt to dribble a ball with one hand using consecutive contacts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (1) 10 :

1-1.10) Dribble continuously in a stationary position, using the preferred hand.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (2) 10 :

2-1.10) Dribble continuously in self-space and while traveling, with preferred hand, demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (3) 10 :

3-1.10) Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (4) 10 :

4-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands, using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (5) 10 :

5-1.10) Dribble continuously with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 6 :

6-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 7 :

6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 5 :

7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 6 :

7-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks with defensive pressure.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 7 :

7-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 4 :

8-1.4) Pass and receive using an implement in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, speed and/or level, with proficiency.

Examples: lacrosse or hockey (floor, field, ice)

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 6 :

8-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (8) 7 :

8-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

In the Jr.NBA physical education curriculum, the focus is on building fundamental motor skills and providing opportunities to practice those skills in an encouraging, noncompetitive environment. The goal of the Jr.NBA Grades curriculum is for students to develop an extended base of fundamental motor skills through practice, while having fun.

This resource is broken down into K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 curricula. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 2 :

6-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the practice task.

Examples: bocce, horseshoes, baseball, softball

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 5 :

6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 7 :

6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 8 :

6-1.8) Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

Examples: weight on balls of feet, arms extended and eyes on midsection of the offensive player

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 17 :

6-2.6) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to score.

Examples: open spaces, spreading the field, passing to create space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (6) 18 :

6-2.7) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring.

Examples: pressure the ball, on and off ball defense

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (6) 21 :

6-3.2) Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (6) 31 :

6-4.1) Display personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for facilities, and exhibiting safe behaviors.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 32 :

6-4.2) Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-evaluate positive behaviors.

Examples: positive self-talk, "I can" statements

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 33 :

6-4.3) Develop personal responsibility by accepting feedback to improve performance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

This resource includes seven lesson plans, including assessments, on the game of team handball. These lesson plans are geared to sixth graders. In addition to students learning the skills and the rules of the game, these plans are also geared towards the affective and social skills necessary when playing the game. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 7 :

6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 10 :

6-1.10) Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 7 :

7-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 10 :

7-1.10) Strike with proper form in a dynamic environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (8) 7 :

8-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 10 :

8-1.10) Strike with proper form in modified game play.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

This is a soccer lead-up activity. Students should have the basic fundamentals of dribbling and passing before attempting this activity.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 5 :

6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 2 :

7-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity in a dynamic environment.

Examples: throwing to a moving receiver, give and go passing

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (8) 2 :

8-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity during small-sided game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 15 :

8-2.4) Open and close space during modified game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Help students learn multiple concepts of football in a modified game setting.  Students will be placed in groups of 3.  One will be the Quarterback, one will be the Wide Receiver, and the other will be the Defensive Back also known as Corner Back.  Each group of three will have a "playbook" of 3-4 plays. 

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (4) 18 :

4-2.1) Understand the concepts of open and closed spaces in small group activities while moving or traveling.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (4) 21 :

4-2.4)Demonstrate simple offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in a variety of game settings.

[PE] (5) 21 :

5-2.4) Apply skills learned in earlier grades - simple strategies and tactics in chasing/ fleeing, offensive/ defensive strategies and tactics.

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 5 :

6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 15 :

6-2.4) Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Examples: running in various directions or paces, reducing the angle in the space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (7) 5 :

7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 15 :

7-2.4) Execute a variety of offensive and defensive tactics to create open space.

Examples: move to open space without the ball, use a variety of passes, pivots, and fakes; give and go.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

This activity includes three levels of passing: rookie, starter, and all-star. Students move with various dribbling skills and pass with other students. Throughout the activity, dribbling/movements can be changed by using various offensive tactics and teaching ways to create open spaces. Later in the activity, defense can be added to further teach both offensive and defensive tactics. This activity is designed to teach basketball but can be adjusted to teach many sports that utilize team defensive and offensive tactics.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 2 :

6-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the practice task.

Examples: bocce, horseshoes, baseball, softball

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (6) 3 :

6-1.3) Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using various objects and tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).

[PE] (6) 4 :

6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (6) 5 :

6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 8 :

6-1.8) Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

Examples: weight on balls of feet, arms extended and eyes on midsection of the offensive player

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 12 :

6-2.1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

Examples: modified game play, formative and summative assessments

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (6) 15 :

6-2.4) Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Examples: running in various directions or paces, reducing the angle in the space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (6) 17 :

6-2.6) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to score.

Examples: open spaces, spreading the field, passing to create space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (7) 2 :

7-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity in a dynamic environment.

Examples: throwing to a moving receiver, give and go passing

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (7) 3 :

7-1.3) Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using different objects in small-sided game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).

[PE] (7) 4 :

7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

[PE] (7) 5 :

7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 8 :

7-1.8) Differentiate among various defensive strategies utilized in a variety of sports.

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (7) 12 :

7-2.1) Use the rules and regulations of a variety of activities and demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding techniques and strategies related to those activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (7) 15 :

7-2.4) Execute a variety of offensive and defensive tactics to create open space.

Examples: move to open space without the ball, use a variety of passes, pivots, and fakes; give and go.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (7) 17 :

7-2.6) Demonstrate the skills or strategies necessary to score under pressure.

Examples: obstacles, defensive pressure, time limits

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (8) 2 :

8-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity during small-sided game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

[PE] (8) 5 :

8-1.5) Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 8 :

8-1.8) Utilize appropriate defensive strategies during modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (8) 12 :

8-2.1) Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 15 :

8-2.4) Open and close space during modified game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (8) 17 :

8-2.6) Apply the skills or strategies necessary to score in modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

This free resource from ShareMyLesson is a football unit. This unit offers 10 lessons on throwing and catching a football, punting a football, how to pull flags, how to move into space playing keep away and playing small sided games of flag football. The unit was designed for 7th graders but could also be used for 6th or 8th graders. It has a group project to allow students to learn about football through research on the internet and creating a power point presentation to present to the class. The lessons allow plenty of time for students to practice and learn the skills and offers a game for the students that have achieved mastery of the skills. The unit plan does allow for a fitness or mile day and includes assessments for throwing, catching and punting a football. Note: This is a free resource, but teachers will need to create a free account to access the resource.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.