ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Hurdle

Jumping Unit | Level 30

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to perfect our hurdle technique.

IMPORTANCE
The hurdle is important because it increases the strength and flexibility in your legs. Hurdle racing also helps develop your spatial awareness and balance as you position to leap over the hurdle at the right time, remaining centered.

VOCABULARY
Hurdle: an artificial barrier over which racers must leap.
Trail leg: back leg.
Lead leg: front leg.

When hurdling, it is important to:

PRACTICE:

1. Line up at the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. When I say, “GO!” run up to the tall cones and jump over them using the proper technique. 
2. Line up at the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. When I say, “GO!” run up to the hurdles and jump over them using the proper technique.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Hurdle Event. In this game, the objective is to hurdle race against your classmates.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• With your team, decide who will race in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th hurdle race.
• Before the race begins, start in a block start
• When I say, “GO!” all runners may begin racing.
• The first student to reach the finish line wins.
• Student who are not racing may cheer on their teammate or get ready for the next race.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Discuss with students beforehand that this is a winning and losing game and if students do not feel comfortable they can participate with the noncompetitive groups.
• 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.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Use standards from previous grade levels to measure growth and progress.
• Reflection:
  • How do you ensure you will clear the hurdle?
  • How did you encourage a classmate or yourself if this skill was difficult?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Hurdle Loophole. In this game, the objective is to hurdle around the track and catch the other team. Look for the loopholes (blue cones), they can work to your advantage or get you caught.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Before the game begins, each team will form a single file line behind one of blue cones.
• When I say, “GO!” the first person in each line will run a lap clockwise around the course and try to catch the runner from the other team.
• Each runner has the option to take a loophole (short cut at one of the blue cones) straight across to the other side of the track to get away from their opponent or catch up to them.
• Each runner can only take one loophole per lap.
• When you get back to your team, high-five the next person in line and go to the back of the line.
• Your teammate cannot start running until he/she receive a high-five.
• If you catch up to the other runner, tag him/her with a two-finger butterfly tag.
• We will begin a new round when someone is tagged.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Approach: Be mindful about creating teams so that running skills are equally divided.
  • Remind students they must stay outside of the cones when running around the track.
• 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.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Use standards from previous grade levels to measure growth and progress.
• Reflection:
  • How do you ensure you will clear the hurdle?
  • How did you encourage a classmate or yourself if this skill was difficult?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Shuttle Hurdle Relay. In this game, the objective is to win the hurdle race with your team.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• Before the game begins, decide which two teammates will line up on the baseline and which two teammates will line up on the end line.
• When I say, “GO!” the first student in line on the baseline will hurdle race to the end line and high-five the next teammate in line on the end line.
• The team to have all four members finish the race wins.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students, jumps only count if they are controlled.  This means that if they are falling over or stumbling when they land, they are jumping too far at once.
  • Discuss with students beforehand that this is a winning and losing game and if students do not feel comfortable they can participate with the noncompetitive groups.
• 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.
  • Model skills in a small group.
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Use standards from previous grade levels to measure growth and progress.
• Reflection:
  • How do you ensure you will clear the hurdle?
  • How did you encourage a classmate or yourself if this skill was difficult?