ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Core strength training

Gymnastics Unit | Level 35

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to core strength training.

IMPORTANCE
Core strength training is important because having a strong core leads to better balance and stability. The stronger your core is, the less energy and effort is needed to be put into simple movements or activities.

VOCABULARY
Core: is your midsection and involves all your muscles in that area including the front, back and sides.

Whe core strength training, here are a few exercises you can do: 

PRACTICE

1. Spread out onto the field so that you are at least an arm’s length away from the person standing next to you. I will call out different core exercises for us to do.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are Circuit Training III. The objective is to core strength train at each station. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, I will assign you to a station.
• At each station, perform the assigned task.
• 30 minute will be spent at each station.
• Once the minute is up, take a 15 second rest before rotating clockwise to the next station.
• We will begin a new game after rotating through the stations three times.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students this is not a competition – everyone should focus on their own progress.
  • Add more or less stations depending on time and class size.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Why is it important to have strong core muscles?
  • What may happen if you do not have a strong core?
  • Which skills do you feel worked your core the hardest and why?
  • Do you think you will have sore muscles tomorrow?
  • Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Core Ball. The objective, is to core strength train as you hand-off the ball to the person next to you before the music stops.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into groups of eight.
• Each group will receive a play ground ball.
• Before the game begins, form a circle shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone in a v-sit position. 
• When I say, “GO!” I will begin the music while you get into a v-sit position. When the ball comes to you, use two hands to pass it off to the person next to you.  
• The ball may not be thrown or tossed.
• If the ball is dropped or goes out-of-bounds, quickly retrieve it and pass it to the person next to you.
• If the music stops and you are in possession of the ball, you are out and must wait on the sidelines. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students are out too often, assign a rule where a student receives a letter (B-A-L-L) instead of getting out. Once a student has all four letter, he/she is then out. 
  • Allow students to take a 15-second rest between music breaks.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Why is it important to have strong core muscles?
  • What may happen if you don't have a strong core?
  • Which skills do you feel worked your core the hardest and why?
  • Do you think you have sore muscles tomorrow?
  • Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Fitness Relay III. The objective, is to core strength train as you participate in the fitness relay.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• Each team will receive a fuzzy ball.
• Before the game begins, line up single file behind your team’s marker cone.
• When I say, “GO!” the first team member will run down the field and drop their team’s fuzzy ball into the hula-hoop and run back to high-five the next teammate in line.
• The next teammate will run to the hula-hoop and pick up the fuzzy ball and pass it to the next teammate in line.
• Students waiting in line will be assigned a core strengthening exercise to do until it is their turn to run.
• The first team to have all teammates complete the relay wins a point.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Have students rest every 30-seconds.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Why is it important to have strong core muscles?
  • What may happen if you do not have a strong core?
  • Which skills do you feel worked your core the hardest and why?
  • Do you think you have sore muscles tomorrow?
  • Why or why not?