Cooperative Fitness Training Cody Shaffer and Kati Purmort

9 th Grade Physical Education Objectives:Objectives: –All students will understand the importance of lifelong fitness through movement. –Students will gain the knowledge of skill necessary to participate in lifelong activities. –Students will develop the skills necessary to accomplish a competitive activity within a team setting. –Students will understand the importance of cooperation, teamwork and social awareness in order to achieve a common goal.

National Standards for Physical Education Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity. Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Cooperative Fitness Training 9 th Grade 8 week Curriculum Active learning activities (Fall In)Active learning activities (Fall In) –Company Formations –Teamwork/Cooperative Activities –Health Topics Physical challenges (Trials and Camaraderie)Physical challenges (Trials and Camaraderie) –Fitness Testing –Camaraderie/Team Challenges Physical Conditioning (Confidence Course)Physical Conditioning (Confidence Course) –Fitness Challenges

8 Week Curriculum First Two Weeks (Meets standards 1,5, and 6)First Two Weeks (Meets standards 1,5, and 6) –Mixers –Journal Introduction –Health Topics Nutrition ActivitiesNutrition Activities Drugs and Alcohol ActivitiesDrugs and Alcohol Activities Social AwarenessSocial Awareness NutritionNutrition

Curriculum Week 3 and 4 (Meets standards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6)Week 3 and 4 (Meets standards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6) –Individual Trials Fitness testing with the use of technologyFitness testing with the use of technology Speed, agility and plyometric testingSpeed, agility and plyometric testing

Curriculum Week 5 and 6 (Meets standards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6)Week 5 and 6 (Meets standards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) –Camaraderie, Teamwork and Group Challenges –Initiatives (Group problem-solving exercises) develop skills in communication, cooperation, and planning. The novelty of these activities help students stay engaged and having fun while they learn to share ideas, give support, and create a collaborative plan. Group problems highlight the unique skills of each group member and the need for everyone to be involved. –Debriefs (short discussions that occur after most activities).

Curriculum Week 7 and 8 (Meets standards 1 – 6)Week 7 and 8 (Meets standards 1 – 6) Fitness ChallengesFitness Challenges –Fitness Stations –Boot Camp Day Confidence CourseConfidence Course –Obstacle Course –Awards and Class Challenge

Teamwork/Cooperative Learning Activities 2 classes Health Topics 3 classes Individual Trials/Fitness Testing/Games 5 classes Camaraderie/ Team Challenges 5 classes Fitness Challenges 3 classes Confidence Course 2 classes

Mixers Have you everHave you ever Name GamesName Games Partner and Group TagPartner and Group Tag Untangle the WebUntangle the Web Group SitGroup Sit Back ArtBack Art

Heath Topics AlcoholAlcohol –Connections –Alcohol Ball Drugs and TobaccoDrugs and Tobacco –Smoking Aerobics –Drug abstinence obstacle course Social AwarenessSocial Awareness –Blind Walk –Food Pyramid Shopping

Individual Trials within Company Mile Run, Flexibility, Height and WeightMile Run, Flexibility, Height and Weight Sit-ups and Push-upsSit-ups and Push-ups Pacer Test and Muscular StrengthPacer Test and Muscular Strength Speed Tests and PlyometricsSpeed Tests and Plyometrics Agility Tests and Vertical JumpAgility Tests and Vertical Jump Fitness ReflectionFitness Reflection Company Activities based on group achievement in fitness testsCompany Activities based on group achievement in fitness tests

Camaraderie Trust ActivitiesTrust Activities –Trust Falls –Trust Leans Problem Solving ActivitiesProblem Solving Activities –Spider Web –Cross the River –Move the Brick –Stepping Stones –Body Shuffle GamesGames –Capture the Flag –Cross Country Hold-Em –Cone Game –Ultimate Ball –Kick Ball –Ultimate Frisbee

Fitness Challenge/Confidence Course Fitness StationsFitness Stations – Muscular Strength Boot Camp DayBoot Camp Day –Aerobic Endurance Confidence CourseConfidence Course –Student Designed Knowledge Check Relay Class ChallengeClass Challenge –Inflatable Obstacle Course Personal and Groups AwardsPersonal and Groups Awards –Encouraging Comments Activity

Assessment Peer AssessmentPeer Assessment Individual AssessmentIndividual Assessment ParticipationParticipation JournalJournal Fitness ReflectionFitness Reflection

Summary Focus of activities is on teamwork and cooperation.Focus of activities is on teamwork and cooperation. Importance of DebriefsImportance of Debriefs –Questions usually revolve around what happened, what that means about the way the group is working together, and what can be learned from that. Debriefs are often where the "ah- ha's" occur – in hearing the opinions and perspectives of others, and exploring improvements and changes. Use of indoor and outdoor facilities depending on weather.Use of indoor and outdoor facilities depending on weather. Questions?Questions?