Week 1 – Fundamental Ball Skills

Focus: Develop foundational ball-handling skills (passing, catching, dribbling).

Game: Ball Tag

• Description: Players dribble a ball while trying to tag others. Tagged players complete a skill challenge (e.g., 10 passes with a partner).

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Mirror Ball” – Partner ball movement and mirroring.
• Main Activity:
• Cone dribbling course.
• Partner passing (chest, bounce, overhead).

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Use larger, softer balls.
• Provide visual and verbal instructions.
• Allow students to demonstrate skills using preferred limbs or adapted grips.

Extension Activity: One-handed passing/dribbling while jogging.

Regression Activity: Use larger, softer balls for easier handling.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "Which ball-handling skill are you most confident in, and what would you like to improve?"

Week 2 – Throwing and Target Games

Focus: Improve accuracy and coordination in throwing.

Game: Knockdown

• Description: Players aim to knock down cones or pins in a team-based competition.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Throw for Points” – Aim for targets at varying distances.
• Main Activity:
• Throwing accuracy drills.
• Partner throw and catch with movement.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Offer multiple throwing styles (overhand, underhand).
• Adjustable target heights and distances.
• Provide physical supports or guided practice.

Extension Activity: Decrease target size or increase throwing distance.

Regression Activity: Allow stationary throws or decrease throwing distance.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "Which throwing technique helped you hit the target most often?"

Week 3 – Sending, Receiving, and Travelling

Focus: Combine movement with sending and receiving skills.

Game: Keep Away

• Description: Teams pass the ball while defenders try to intercept. Points scored after a set number of passes.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Traffic Jam” – Dribbling around cones while avoiding collisions.
• Main Activity:
• Passing and moving in pairs.
• Traveling with a ball while dodging obstacles.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Use various-sized balls and lightweight options.
• Simplify movement pathways.
• Provide clear, step-by-step instructions.

Extension Activity: Add defenders to increase challenge.

Regression Activity: Allow stationary passing and simplify movement pathways.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "How well did you balance movement with passing? Which skill improved the most today?"

Week 4 – Outdoor Target Games

Focus: Develop accuracy and teamwork through outdoor games.

Game: Frisbee Golf

• Description: Players aim to land frisbees or balls in designated "holes" on an outdoor course.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Throw and Catch Relay” – Partners throw and catch while moving down a field.
• Main Activity:
• Play Frisbee Golf with targets at different distances.
• Emphasize teamwork to strategize shots.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Provide a variety of objects to throw (beanbags, frisbees, foam balls).
• Adjust target difficulty and course length.
• Use visual aids for target locations.

Extension Activity: Increase target difficulty or introduce penalties for missed shots.

Regression Activity: Use larger targets or decrease course length.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "How did working with a teammate improve your game?"

Week 5 – Small-Sided Team Games

Focus: Develop communication and collaboration through small-sided games.

Game: 4v4 Mini Soccer

• Description: Teams of 4 play a simplified soccer game focusing on passing, dribbling, and teamwork.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Pass and Move” – Students pass in a circle while moving to new positions.
• Main Activity:
• 4v4 games emphasizing teamwork and positioning.
• Rotate roles to practice offense and defence.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Provide role options (attacker, defender, goalie).
• Adjust team sizes for inclusivity.
• Use visual position markers on the field.

Extension Activity: Add time limits for passing or goals.

Regression Activity: Play 3v3 without defenders to allow uninterrupted play.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "What role did you play on your team, and how well did you contribute?"

Week 6 – Strategy Games

Focus: Introduce tactical thinking and strategic planning.

Game: Capture the Flag

Description: Teams strategize to capture the opponent’s flag while defending their own.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Defender and Attacker” – Practice positioning and quick decision-making.
• Main Activity:
• Play Capture the Flag, emphasizing strategy and teamwork.
• Discuss tactics and adjustments between games.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Use visual strategy boards.
• Allow verbal or written strategy planning.
• Simplify rules and objectives as needed.

Extension Activity: Add additional flags or obstacles.

Regression Activity: Reduce field size and simplify rules.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "What strategy worked well for your team? What could you try differently next time?"

Week 7 – Invasion Games

Focus: Practice offensive and defensive skills in invasion-style games.

Game: Handball

• Description: Teams work to score by passing and moving the ball into a goal area.

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “2v1 Passing Drill” – Pairs try to pass around a defender.
• Main Activity:
• Small-sided handball games focusing on attacking and defending.
• Rotate roles to practice all skills.

UDL Strategies:

• Differentiation for SEN:
• Offer modifications to rules and equipment.
• Use visual and auditory cues for role changes.
• Provide clear role descriptions and support.

Extension Activity: Add more defenders to increase challenge.

Regression Activity: Reduce defenders or simplify game objectives.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "How did switching between offense and defence challenge your skills today?"

Week 8 – Consolidation and Tournament

Focus: Apply skills and strategies in a culminating event.

Game: Mixed Games Tournament

Description: Rotate through games from previous weeks (e.g., soccer, frisbee golf, and handball).

Lesson Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Skill Circuit” – Review dribbling, passing, and throwing.
• Main Activity:
• Play a mini-tournament emphasizing skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

UDL Strategies:

Differentiation for SEN:

• Allow students to choose roles based on their strengths.
• Provide multiple ways to participate in each game.
• Use assistive devices or adapted equipment as needed.

Extension Activity: Full-sized games with full rules.

Regression Activity: Small-sided games with simplified objectives.

Self-Assessment:

• Reflection Question: "Which skill have you mastered over the term? What will you keep practicing?"

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