Physical Education Curriculum Map (7th-8th Grade)
Unit 1: Golf
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the basic rules and etiquette of golf.
- Develop skills in the grip, stance, swing, and putting.
- Apply golf skills in both individual and small group settings.
Skills Developed:
- Grip, stance, and swing techniques.
- Rules of golf and course etiquette.
- Basic putting and chipping techniques.
Assessments:
- Skill practice (driving, chipping, putting).
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering the rules of golf, course etiquette, and basic golf techniques.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Core and upper body strength are crucial for generating power during the swing and for accuracy during putting.
- Flexibility: Proper flexibility in the shoulders, back, and hips helps students maintain a smooth, controlled swing.
- Balance and Coordination: Good balance and coordination are necessary for maintaining posture and executing precise movements during the swing and putting.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Provide more challenging drills, such as longer drives, complex putting tasks, or playing on an actual course.
- For struggling students: Focus more on basic skills with simplified drills (e.g., using a larger ball for easier targeting or reducing the distance in putting drills).
Equipment/Resources:
- Golf clubs, balls, putting green, tees, golf carts (optional), practice area.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Develop and maintain physical fitness and demonstrate the ability to perform physical activities (e.g., golf).
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Demonstrate safe practices and responsible behavior in physical activities (e.g., proper golf etiquette).
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate responsible use of resources in individual and group activities (e.g., proper care of golf equipment).
Unit 2: Volleyball
Duration: 4-5 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Teach basic volleyball skills: passing, serving, setting, and spiking.
- Teach team dynamics, positions, and basic game strategies.
- Promote teamwork and communication through practice and games.
Skills Developed:
- Passing, serving, setting, spiking, and digging.
- Teamwork and communication.
- Understanding of positions and rotations in volleyball.
Assessments:
- Skill assessment during drills (serving, passing, spiking).
- Game play analysis (teamwork and strategies).
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering the rules, positions, and strategies in volleyball.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Volleyball requires sustained physical effort, especially in fast-paced games, improving heart and lung endurance.
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Strength in the arms, legs, and core is crucial for serving, spiking, and maintaining defensive positions.
- Agility and Coordination: Quick movements and the ability to change direction rapidly are key to performing well in volleyball, especially during set-ups and attacks.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Challenge them to play at a higher intensity, focusing on advanced techniques like jump serves and spiking.
- For struggling students: Simplify skills, starting with passing against a wall before moving to team drills.
Equipment/Resources:
- Volleyballs, nets, boundary markers.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Engage in physical activities that improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, and motor skills (e.g., volleyball).
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Demonstrate the ability to cooperate in team activities and follow safety guidelines (e.g., playing volleyball safely).
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Understand and apply the rules of the game to ensure fair play and use of resources (e.g., maintaining volleyball equipment and fair play).
Unit 3: Archery
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Introduce archery fundamentals: stance, draw, aim, and release.
- Learn safety rules and proper equipment handling.
- Develop focus, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
Skills Developed:
- Proper stance, aim, and shooting technique.
- Safety procedures for archery.
- Developing focus and concentration during practice and competition.
Assessments:
- Shooting drills and accuracy tests (distance, bullseye, etc.).
- Safety checklist and assessment.
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering the safety rules, archery techniques, and equipment handling.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Muscular Strength: Archery requires strength in the arms, shoulders, and back to draw the bowstring and hold the position for aiming.
- Balance and Stability: Proper stance and core strength help maintain the posture necessary for accuracy.
- Mental Fitness: Focus and concentration are crucial for accurate shooting, requiring mental stamina and control over physical movements.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Increase the distance from the target or introduce timed challenges.
- For struggling students: Focus on the basics of aim and draw with a larger target and lower resistance bows.
Equipment/Resources:
- Bows, arrows, targets, safety gear (arm guard, finger tab).
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Demonstrate the ability to improve physical fitness, coordination, and motor skills (e.g., archery).
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Identify and follow safety procedures during activities and understand the importance of proper equipment use (e.g., archery safety).
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate the responsible use of resources (e.g., archery equipment) and adhere to ethical standards in physical activities.
Unit 4: Basketball
Duration: 4-5 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the basic rules and skills of basketball.
- Teach essential basketball skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive positioning.
- Focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and understanding offensive and defensive strategies.
Skills Developed:
- Dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defending.
- Teamwork and communication during offensive and defensive play.
- Understanding basic basketball rules and strategies.
Assessments:
- Skill assessment during drills (dribbling, passing, shooting).
- In-game performance evaluation (teamwork, defensive and offensive strategies).
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering basketball rules, positions, and basic strategies.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Basketball is a high-intensity game requiring continuous movement, which improves heart and lung endurance.
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Leg and core strength are important for jumping, defending, and maintaining quick movements. Arm strength is important for shooting and passing.
- Agility and Coordination: Quick footwork, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to change direction rapidly are essential in basketball.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Focus on advanced plays, such as pick-and-rolls, fast breaks, or complex defensive strategies.
- For struggling students: Emphasize fundamental skills like dribbling and passing, and use simplified drills to help build confidence.
Equipment/Resources:
- Basketballs, hoops, court markings.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Engage in physical activities to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and coordination (e.g., basketball).
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Participate in basketball with an understanding of safety procedures, teamwork, and respectful behavior.
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate responsible use of basketball equipment and fair play during games.
Unit 5: Pickleball
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Teach basic pickleball skills: serving, volleys, dinks, and positioning.
- Introduce rules and scoring systems of pickleball.
- Focus on strategy and teamwork during doubles play.
Skills Developed:
- Serve, volley, dink, and basic court movement.
- Understanding pickleball rules (scoring, faults, rotations).
- Teamwork and communication in doubles play.
Assessments:
- Skill practice drills (serving, dinking, volleys).
- Game play assessment (strategy and teamwork).
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz on pickleball rules, scoring, and techniques.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Pickleball keeps students active through quick, repetitive movements, improving heart and lung endurance.
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Strong arm, leg, and core muscles help improve power and accuracy in serves, volleys, and dinks.
- Agility and Flexibility: Quick side-to-side movement and flexibility in the hips, legs, and wrists are essential for reacting quickly to the ball.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Introduce advanced strategies like drop shots, lobs, or backhand techniques.
- For struggling students: Focus on serving, basic dinking, and court positioning. Use a slower game pace and simplified rules.
Equipment/Resources:
- Pickleball paddles, balls, nets, court markers.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Develop motor skills and physical fitness through participation in pickleball.
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Practice safe participation in pickleball through proper movement techniques and teamwork.
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect for the rules during games.
Unit 6: Badminton
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Teach basic badminton skills: serving, clearing, smashing, and positioning.
- Focus on hand-eye coordination and agility.
- Practice singles and doubles strategies in game settings.
Skills Developed:
- Grip, serve, and stroke techniques (clear, drop, smash).
- Court positioning and footwork.
- Strategy in singles and doubles games.
Assessments:
- Skill assessment (serving, clear, smash).
- Tournament or game-based assessment.
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering badminton rules, equipment, and strategies.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Badminton involves quick, explosive movements that improve cardiovascular endurance.
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Strength in the legs, arms, and core is vital for fast, powerful smashes, clears, and positioning.
- Agility and Flexibility: Badminton requires exceptional agility to change direction quickly and flexibility to reach and return shuttlecock shots.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Challenge them with faster-paced games and strategic play such as attacking clears or precision smashes.
- For struggling students: Focus on fundamental skills like basic clears and positioning with smaller, slower shuttlecocks.
Equipment/Resources:
- Badminton rackets, shuttlecocks, nets, court markers.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Enhance coordination, agility, and cardiovascular fitness through badminton.
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Participate in badminton with an understanding of rules, etiquette, and fair play.
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate good judgment in using equipment and respecting others during play.
Unit 7: Outdoor Games (Can Jam, Cornhole, Bocce Ball, Ping Pong)
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the outdoor games Can Jam, Cornhole, Bocce Ball, and Ping Pong.
- Focus on the development of hand-eye coordination, throwing accuracy, and precision.
- Teach rules, scoring, and strategy for each game.
- Encourage friendly competition and teamwork.
Skills Developed:
- Throwing accuracy, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
- Understanding of game rules, scoring, and strategies.
- Teamwork and social engagement.
Assessments:
- Skill-based assessment: In each outdoor game, students will be assessed on their throwing accuracy and strategic approach.
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering the rules and strategies for each game.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Hand and arm strength are essential for precision throws in games like Can Jam, Cornhole, and Bocce Ball.
- Agility and Flexibility: Agility and reaction time are important in games like Ping Pong, where quick movements and flexibility help return the ball effectively.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Allow them to create new game variations with more complex rules and strategies.
- For struggling students: Simplify the rules, use larger targets, and reduce the distance or difficulty of the throws.
Equipment/Resources:
- Can Jam set, Cornhole boards, Bocce balls, Ping Pong paddles, balls, nets.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Develop coordination, reaction time, and strength through outdoor games.
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Play games in a safe, cooperative environment.
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Demonstrate the responsible use of equipment and fair play.
Unit 8: Fitness Concepts
Duration: 3-4 weeks
Grade Level: 7th-8th Grade
Objectives:
- Introduce students to basic fitness concepts, including the components of fitness, exercise principles, and how to set fitness goals.
- Teach students how to design and implement their own fitness plans, including cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises.
- Discuss the importance of healthy eating and proper recovery.
Skills Developed:
- Understanding the components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition).
- Creating and following a personal fitness plan.
- Learning how to track progress and set achievable goals.
Assessments:
- Practical Assessment: Students will complete a fitness circuit (e.g., push-ups, sit-ups, jump rope, stretching) and demonstrate proper form for each exercise.
- Written Assessment (End of Unit): A quiz covering the components of physical fitness, exercise principles, and how to create a fitness plan.
- Fitness Plan Assignment: Students will design and track a 2-week personal fitness plan.
Components of Physical Fitness:
- Cardiovascular Endurance: Engaging in activities like jogging, biking, or jump rope helps build cardiovascular fitness.
- Muscular Strength and Endurance: Resistance training (using bodyweight or dumbbells) helps strengthen muscles and improve endurance.
- Flexibility: Stretching exercises improve flexibility and range of motion, which helps prevent injuries.
Content Differentiation:
- For advanced students: Have them develop their own workout plans incorporating different fitness concepts and assess their progress.
- For struggling students: Offer simpler, low-intensity workouts, and focus more on foundational fitness knowledge.
Equipment/Resources:
- Dumbbells, resistance bands, mats, jump ropes.
NYS Physical Education Standards:
- Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness – Develop and maintain physical fitness by incorporating a variety of exercises.
- Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment – Demonstrate safe practices when performing fitness activities.
- Standard 3: Resource Management – Use appropriate resources to create and track personal fitness goals and plans.