Elementary & Secondary Soccer Skills Rubric

                                                           K-5 Scoring Guide Read more »

 I had a wonderful chance of being able to teach 3rd graders for 2 weeks. As I mentioned before, the PE programs for middle schools is a lot different than the one in America. Most of the students I dealt with only did physical activity in extracurricular activities, like swimming or soccer. I didn´t do as much of gymnastics as I wanted, in order to feel more secure with myself, and avoiding some of the kids to get injured since only a couple students practiced gymnastic outside of the school. Overall was a great experience, and working with kids was a rewarding experience that I would like to repeat. Some of the videos are posted below, so you can take a closer look and better understanding of the activities I did with them.  Read more »

Middle School Dancing Unit

Grade Level: Middle School 6th-8th grade

Location: Cascade Middle School

Teacher: Betsy Bosch

 Assignment

                The students were placed into peer groups to complete both a short and long line dances at random in front of their peers. Each student will be individually assessed on the skills that they have acquired throughout this unit.

 Dances Read more »

I found the self defense portion of our class particularly interesting and valuable. I found this video that I think demonstrates a certain senario andself defense moves very well. This is the "Choke against the wall."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGW7eVzulg0

Tips:

            *Choke against a wall is actually better then in the open because the wall gives support and can help keep you off the ground.

            *Use your surrounding (i.e. the wall) Read more »

Central Elementary School

2nd Grade P.E. Class

Teachers: Manny Aguilar and Steven Cragun

Purpose:  Covering all of the basic skills from the beginning to the end. The purpose is to improve the students conditioning and quickness in transitions.

Materials: Jump Rope, Basketballs, Music,  Read more »

The following is a list of teaching cues I have created when teaching the disc sports of Disc Golf and Ultimate Frisbee.  I specifically looked at the techniques of the grip, catch and throw.

1.)    Gripping: Grip should be firm but relaxed.

2.)    Grip for Cross-Body Backhand Throw: Keep thumb on topside of disc with index finger extended along side of Frisbee and fingers fanned out underneath.

3.)    Grip for Sidearm or Forehand Throw: Keep thumb on topside, with middle finger underneath and along inside edge. Pointer should lie along middle finger with ring and pinky fingers cupped in palm. Read more »

This video shows a great example of circuit training for kids (elementary age and older).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txt_gSQgXV8

The teacher shows great examples of different stations that can be used and how to use different items (Step bench, resistance bands, medicine balls...etc.). I think kids could really enjoy this style of work out.

This video is very detailed, showing the step by step dance that is wonderful for middle and upper aged elementary students.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkoRestMCaM