ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 20 :

5-2.3) Execute combined concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in various physical activity settings.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.

[PE] (5) 25 :

5-4.1) Exhibit safe and responsible behavior in a variety of physical activity contexts, environments, and facilities.

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

[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) 13 :

6-2.2) Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Examples: quiet during tennis rally, dealing with confrontational opponents

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

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

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

[PE] (6) 36 :

6-4.6) Identify the rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

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

[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) 13 :

7-2.2) Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Example: shaking hands at end of activity

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

[PE] (7) 36 :

7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

[PE] (7) 38 :

7-5.1) Classify different types of physical activities and describe how each exerts a positive effect on mental, emotional, and physical health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 41 :

7-5.4) Demonstrate appropriate social interaction during activities and games.

Examples: helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, providing support to classmates

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 19 :

8-2.8) Identify and apply Newton's laws of motion to various physical activities.

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

Bowler’s Ed is a fun, progressive, and innovative approach to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle while teaching a lifetime sport to children at an early age. The FREE Bowler’s Ed curriculum is approved by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), certified by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), and recognized by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA). Educators are provided the appropriate tools to be successful whether an experienced bowler or teaching it for the first time.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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) 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

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

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

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

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

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

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

[PE] (7) 36 :

7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

[PE] (8) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

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

[PE] (8) 33 :

8-4.3) Create an encouraging classroom environment by providing constructive feedback to peers without prompting from the teacher.

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

[PE] (8) 36 :

8-4.6) Apply rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: creating dance routines within a given set of parameters, officiating modified games

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

This assessment will help the teacher assess students' personal and social behavior during a gameplay unit. Make sure to go over the rubric sheet with the students so they understand what you are expecting in terms of their behavior.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 13 :

6-2.2) Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Examples: quiet during tennis rally, dealing with confrontational opponents

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

[PE] (6) 36 :

6-4.6) Identify the rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

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

[PE] (7) 13 :

7-2.2) Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Example: shaking hands at end of activity

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

[PE] (7) 36 :

7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

[PE] (8) 13 :

8-2.2) Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.

Example: self-managing during the activity

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

[PE] (8) 36 :

8-4.6) Apply rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: creating dance routines within a given set of parameters, officiating modified games

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

[PE] LS2 (9-12) 7 :

LS-4.1) Adhere to rules pertaining to individual, dual, and team sports, showing sportsmanship and personal responsibility.

This resource includes the conduct expected from players and spectators for the game of tennis. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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) 11 :

6-1.11) Forehand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

Examples: pickleball, tennis, badminton

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.

[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) 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) 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) 36 :

7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

[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) 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.

Set up a Knee Ping Pong court by using the floor tape to mark off a 3' wide by 6' long rectangular area along the gym floor. Use one color floor tape for the two 6' long sidelines and use the second colored floor tape to mark the two 3' backcourt lines. This activity will teach students the fundamentals of ping pong without having real ping pong tables.

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

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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) 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) 36 :

6-4.6) Identify the rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

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

[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) 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) 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) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

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

[PE] (7) 36 :

7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

[PE] (8) 8 :

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

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) 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) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

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

[PE] (8) 36 :

8-4.6) Apply rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: creating dance routines within a given set of parameters, officiating modified games

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

Danish Longball is a game similar to American baseball, only with 2 bases instead of 4.  Instructions for the game are included in the resource.  This game provides so many opportunities for modifications and builds that you can really explore a great variety of skills and tactics, regardless of your students’ current learning levels. 

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