In our Physical Education classes we are hoping to provide a base of knowledge in regards to the topic (sport) at hand. We intend for our students to thoroughly enjoy our classes in hopes of assisting them to develop a love for physical activity and active health. We hope that our fun-filled unit of badminton will lead students to develop a healthy and active lifestyle.
-Within the class, there is a wide range of skill levels, from students who have never played the game, to students who are able to perform many of the skills at entry level.
The students should be able to:
Demonstrate proper forehand grip
Demonstrate the ready position
Execute the overhand clear
Execute serves according to opponent’s position
Execute net-shots
Execute the smash
Carry on a proficient rally with another student
Play a match of doubles and singles
Demonstrate some understanding of spatial awareness
Effective and efficient court movement
Clear understanding of the rules
Anticipation of where the opponent will hit to
Proper use of space (offensively and defensively)
Knowledge of the rules
Basic conceptual strategies for doubles and singles play
Proficient communication with all students
Sportsmanship and values of fair play
Be able to express and receive constructive criticism
Improvement through peer/self evaluation
Development of social skills through interaction with other players
Smooth execution and transition from skill to skill
Demonstration of correct body position and grips
Efficient footwork and racquet positioning
Improved overall general fitness
Half the class will set up the gym while the other half warms up, the half of the class that didn’t set up the gym takes the nets down (will rotate tasks weekly)
Ratio of one racquet and three birdies to each student
Proper gym strip
No foul play
No gum or food
No negative comments
Respect must be shown for equipment, facilities, other students, and the teacher
Students must be punctual
Students will be required to get a different partner each class and will frequently switch partners between different drills. This will allow them to encounter a variety of different skill levels and develop strong social skills
Students will sit in a semi-circle such that all students will have a clear view of the teacher or demonstration
The teacher will be close enough that all of the students can see and hear clearly
There will be no distractions behind the teacher
Despite the fact the student with Down syndrome will be working with their aid on a daily basis, maximum inclusion into the classroom will be emphasized, such as partnering activities
The student with a hearing impairment will be placed on a court where they can see all potential hazards, such as a court where a collision cannot come from behind them
For both special needs students, the teacher will discreetly monitor their comprehension ability after each set of instructions has been given
-The gym should be free of any obstacles and safety hazards
-Teacher should ensure that all equipment is in safe working order
-The floor should be clean and dry
-Proper individual spacing (students respect individual space in order to avoid collisions)
-Proper gym strip (extra strip will be available for students without strip)
-Jewelry should be removed
-Teacher should be aware of the emergency action plan