RUNNING LESSON PLANS

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KINDERGARTEN

Level 1: Run without bumping into others

Level 2: Move around or within a boundary

Level 3: Slide

Level 4: Move backwards

1ST GRADE

Level 5: Stay within a boundary in a game (teacher vs students)

Level 6: Change speed in response to a signal

Level 7: Slide and/or gallop in a game.

Level 8: Change direction in response to a signal

2ND GRADE

Level 9: Move at different speeds

Level 10: Stay within a boundary in a game (teacher + 1-2 students vs. students)

Level 11: Lower body running form

Level 12: Move in a zigzag pathway

3RD GRADE

Level 13: Stay within a boundary in a game (student vs student)

Level 14: Upper body running form

Level 15: Move in a curved pathway

Level 16: Move around a corner

4TH GRADE

Level 17: Keep a safe distance from an opponent

Level 18: Change direction while moving

Level 19: Use a fake to get away from a defender

Level 20: Pace for medium distances

5TH GRADE

Level 21: Pace for different distances

Level 22: Standing starts

Level 23: Stay close to an offensive player while on defense

Level 24: Sprint

6TH GRADE

Level 25: Use a jab step to get away from a defender

Level 26: Use a double fake to get away from a defender

Level 27: Block starts

Level 28: Baton exchange

7TH GRADE

Level 29: Set a screen for a teammate

Level 30: Use angles to get closer to an offensive player

Level 31: Transition between offense and defense while communicating with teammates

Level 32: Blind exchange

8TH GRADE

Level 33: Combine movements and strategies in a dynamic environment to create open space

Level 34: Combine different movements (speed, direction, pathway and locomotor movements) to reduce open space

Level 35: Transition between offense and defense while communicating with teammates and capitalizing on an advantage

Level 36: Triathlon