Individual Sports and Activities

Unit Summary

This unit will develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of individual sports and activities. Students will be given the opportunity to focus on the specific skills, techniques and tactics of each sport or activity.   Learners will have the opportunity to practice and refine their individual skills.  This will be achieved by various drills and modified games or workouts. The rules of the individual sports will be explained so the students can have a better understanding of the sport as a participant or spectator.  The students will realize many individual sports and fitness programs are lifetime activities that can be enjoyable and beneficial for the rest of their lives.

Objectives

• To develop the fundamental skills and techniques necessary to play a chosen sport / activity.
• To acquire knowledge of the rules and strategies used for playing a chosen sport /activity.
• To develop, improve and consistently attempt the skills necessary for playing a chosen sport /activity.
• To provide opportunities for the enhancement of interpersonal relationships

Assessment

• Students are monitored by teacher supervision and interaction.
• Teacher will be observing for appropriateness of behavior in student actions and interactions as well as participation during class.
• Students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate knowledge of game rules, and execution or attempted execution of fundamental skills and techniques.
• Students may be given a written test on rules and scoring.