Last updated: 4/29/2025

Physical Education - MS curriculum

2 weeks

Soccer

(4)	NY.S4.2.6	Uses communication skills and strategies that promote positive relationships in physical activity settings.
(2)	NY.S5.2.6	Demonstrates perseverance when challenged in physical activities.
(1)	NY.S5.3.7	Describes the relationship between self-expression and enjoyment through a variety of physical activities.

6th- What is a defensive stance look like? Why is a defensive stance important?

7th- What are 2 key elements for proper form for recieving a soccer ball?

8th- Idenitfy at least 1 technique to create space during small-sided games.

6th- What is a defensive stance look like? Why is a defensive stance important?

7th- What are 2 key elements for proper form for recieving a soccer ball?

8th- Idenitfy at least 1 technique to create space during small-sided games.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

2 weeks

Football

(3)	NY.S1.3.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of fitness activities.
(2)	NY.S1.4.5	Demonstrates a mature combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(4)	NY.S4.2.6	Uses communication skills and strategies that promote positive relationships in physical activity settings.
(1)	NY.S4.3.4	Compares and contrasts possible outcomes to decisions in physical activity settings.

6th- What is the main purpose of having a defensive stance?

7th- What are 2 cues for cathing a football?

8th- How can you create space duirng small sided games to receive the ball?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Kickball

(3)	NY.S2.2.6	Applies emerging forms of more complex strategies, tactics, and communication with support in small-sided game play and other physical activities.
(4)	NY.S4.2.6	Uses communication skills and strategies that promote positive relationships in physical activity settings.
(1)	NY.S5.2.8	Evaluates strategies and solutions to a group physical activity challenge.

What does it mean to "tag up?"

What is a positive phrase you can say to another teammate?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

2 weeks

Team Handball

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(1)	NY.S2.1.L1	Demonstrates competency of movement concept in a variety of physical activities.

What are the rules of 3?

What is the purpose of the line around the goal?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

2 weeks

Cooperation Games

(1)	NY.S4.2.7	Demonstrates civility by cooperating with classmates in physical activity settings.
(2)	NY.S5.2.6	Demonstrates perseverance when challenged in physical activities.
(1)	NY.S5.2.7	Creates strategies and solutions when presented with a group physical activity challenge.

What are two types of comunnication?

What is one strategy you can use to be successful with your team?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

2 weeks

Dodgeball

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(1)	NY.S1.2.7	Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in dance, movement, and rhythmic activities.

What are two cues of overhand throwing?

What are two specific rules in our gym for game play?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

4 weeks

Badminton

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(1)	NY.S1.1.7	Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.

What is one way you can demonstrate respect towards equipment?

What is a volley?

If the birdie lands on the boundary line is it in or out?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

2 weeks

Cornhole

(1)	NY.S1.3.7	Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in a variety of fitness activities.
(1)	NY.S2.2.7	Applies maturing forms of strategies, tactics, and communication independently in small-sided game play and other physical activities.

What are the cues of underhand throwing?

What part of the board can you not step pass?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Volleyball

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(3)	NY.S1.3.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of fitness activities.
(3)	NY.S2.2.6	Applies emerging forms of more complex strategies, tactics, and communication with support in small-sided game play and other physical activities.

What are the cues of forearm passing?

How many hits does each team get when the ball is on their side?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Hockey

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(1)	NY.S2.1.8	Applies movement concepts, locomotor, and/or manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(1)	NY.S2.2.5	Demonstrates emerging forms of simple strategies, tactics, and communication in small-sided games and other physical activities.

What is one safety protocol for gameplay?

How many people should be on offense vs defense?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Lacrosse

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(4)	NY.S4.2.6	Uses communication skills and strategies that promote positive relationships in physical activity settings.

Why is it iportant to protect your dominate side?

What are 2 cues of cradling?

What is the most important element of scooping?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Fitness

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(1)	NY.S3.2.3	Explains how health-enhancing behaviors influence overall wellness.

What parts of the body does cardiovascular endurance include?

What is the difference between muscular strength vs muscular endurance?

Can you give an example of flexibility or reaction time in your daily life?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Nitroball

(8)	NY.S1.1.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.
(3)	NY.S1.3.6	Demonstrates emerging forms of specialized skills in a variety of fitness activities.
(3)	NY.S2.2.6	Applies emerging forms of more complex strategies, tactics, and communication with support in small-sided game play and other physical activities.

What is the golden rule of nitroball?

What skills have we done before that you can use in gameplay?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing

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Pickleball

(1)	NY.S1.3.5	Demonstrates a mature combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills.
(2)	NY.S1.4.5	Demonstrates a mature combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.

What is the double-bounce rule?

Where on the court is the kitchen located?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elje_8JCUC76xp-qeLjUU-WYZ4U2-n7V-Ej9qMWjYlg/edit?usp=sharing