HOW TO USE THE CURRICULUM

Although you can use the program in many different ways,
we have a few suggestions if you're new to teaching.

Choose a unit

There are 13 different units that teach students the fundamental motor skills needed to be active.

Select a level

Each unit is made up of a sequential motor skill progression. Select a level based on your class's grade and skill level.

Teach the skill

Read, watch or listen to the motor pattern breakdown to help you teach the skill. Each skill has 3 critical teaching points.

Play fun games

Select from a variety of high energy, cooperative games that incorporate the skill your students are learning.

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Suggested class structure

Each class should follow the same structure: warm up game, skill instruction and practice, group game(s), class debrief.

Warm up game (5-10 minutes)

Each class begins with a warm up game. These are games that are designed to immediately get the students moving and require little to no equipment. They may or may not be related to the unit the students are working on.

Skill instruction and practice (5-10 minutes)

Once the class has warmed up and got the wiggles out, you will explain and teach the critical teaching points. The class will then participate in a short practice activity. This is an activity that is done individually or in small groups to maximize practice opportunities.

Group game(s) (25-30 minutes)

Each level contains 3-4 different game options that incorporate the skill the class is working on. Select the game(s) that you think will work best for each class. During the game, make sure to focus your feedback and teaching efforts on the skill the class is working on.

Debrief (3-5 minutes)

At the end of each class, have the students share compliments for their classmates and review the discussion questions to reflect on what they learned during the class.

Suggested course syllabus

Elementary School

Sportsmanship: 2 weeks

Soccer: 4 weeks

Running: 2 weeks

Jumping: 2 weeks

Basketball or Volleyball: 4 weeks

Gymnastics: 2 weeks

Dance: 2 weeks

Badminton: 4 weeks

Throwing/Catching: 4 weeks

Hockey: 4 weeks

Frisbee: 4 weeks

Class favorites: 2 weeks

Middle School