Union County Physical Education Pacing Guides
Physical Education plays an important role of enhancing academic achievement. It is an essential element in the total school curriculum designed to educate the whole person. All students as individuals will gain knowledge by developing their skills, interest and abilities to their fullest potential. The Physical Education curriculum is a comprehensive program that is aligned to State and District Standards."Physical Education Department – K12. /
Union County PE District Guidelines
The Physical Education Program – The overview of our program will include the physical, emotional and social benefits of an active lifestyle.
What We Believe
Vision & MissionThe mission of the Physical Education Program is to teach students about health related fitness, physical competence in team & individual sports and provide opportunities for students to learn and participate in a variety of lifetime activities. This is called the new PE where the focus is on leading a healthy lifestyle through a variety of lifetime activities and sports. A quality program should include the following indicators:
· Standards based instruction
· Developmentally appropriate activities
· Develops skill acquisition
· High level of engaged activity time
· Builds self esteem
· Aligned assessments
· Promotes safety, self respect
· Teaches sportsmanship
· Connect to other contents
Health Related Fitness is Part of the Districts Wellness Program
Upon graduation from Union County School District students will have learned the skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities. They will know the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities and health related fitness. Students will develop life skills around decision making, team building, cooperation with team mates and practice assuming leadership roles. Health related concepts are embedded in all physical education activities and curriculum.
South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5 – Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Union County High District Pacing Guides
Pacing Guide For Physical EducationGrades: 9-12 PE Department
Topic: Bowling
Time Frame / 3-4 weeks: August/September
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT: 1. Use the correct stance and approach. 2. Use a four step approach and ball swing and release correctly. 3. Use a grip with the thumb at 12 o'clock. 4. Will not foul when releasing the ball. 5. Use correct form and approach to knock down one pin, three pins, ten pins, and picking up spares. 6. Keep score for a game of bowling. 7. Play a ten frame game of bowling. 8. Complete a bowling study guide with the history and rules of the game.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate the grip, four step approach, release of the ball with slide and follow through. The teacher will show them how to keep the score and will demonstrate practice frames with the class.
Essential Questions / The teacher will question the students for understanding of all skills. The teacher will question students on the rules of the game and score keeping.
Standards / Standard 1 - Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math - Scoring
District Assessments / Teacher observation – Are the students using the correct grip, approach, slide and release with follow through? Are the students keeping score correctly?
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6 - 8 PE Department
Topic: Ultimate Frisbee
Time Frame / 3-4 weeks: September
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1) lead the receiver with a backhand pass
2)move into a position to receive a pass
3)catch an appropriately thrown disc
4)maintain an appropriate defensive position
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / How do you release the disc to keep it flying in a straight path?
What does open space mean?
What are the different types of catches you can use?
Where should you position yourself to defend an opponent?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / Math
District Assessments / .Teacher Observations or Rubrics
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 6-8th PE Department
Topic: Fitness Testing
Time Frame / 2-3 weeks: October
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
o Perform all required fitness tests.
o Show an understanding of the five health-related fitness components and how each fitness test relate to a particular component.
o Analyze test results based on age and gender standards.
Enduring Understanding / o The teacher will demonstrate each test/component.
o The students will practice the skill and perform each task.
Essential Questions / Which component are we testing by doing this activity?
Standards /
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / .Fitnessgram
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Softball
Time Frame / 3/4 weeks: October/November
Unit Topic / .TSWBAT:
1) field a ground ball with the correct stance
2)field a fly ball and throw to a partner
3)use correct form when hitting a pitched ball
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / What is a force out?
On a ground ball with a runner on first, where should you throw the ball?
Can you steal a base in slow-pitch softball?
Why should you use two hands when catching a fly ball?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / Math
District Assessments / Teacher Observations or Rubrics
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Basketball
Time Frame / 3-4 weeks: November/December
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
1)perform the chest, bounce and overhead pass
2)dribble a basketball using both dominant and non-dominant hand
3)shoot a basketball using the correct stance and form
4)play a modified game of basketball in groups
Enduring Understanding / Teacher Demonstration/Student Demonstration
Essential Questions / What is a double dribble?
What position should your shoulders be when shooting a basketball?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ScienceDistrict Assessments / Teacher Observation
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Badminton
Time Frame / 2-3 weeks: December
Unit Topic / TSWBAT: Discuss badminton terminology and rules.
o Handle a badminton racquet safely.
o Balance a badminton birdie on a racquet.
o Demonstrate the proper forehand and backhand grip
o Control the racquet face while using abbreviated forehand, backhand, serve, and volley strokes.
o Play modified badminton game activities.
o Singles and doubles tournament
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate various skills used in badminton.
The students will also demonstrate the various skills the teacher used in badminton.
Essential Questions / How does one grip the badminton racquet using the forehand grip?
How does one grip the badminton racquet using the backhand grip?
Why do you believe this an Olympic sport?
Is it possible for birdies to travel over 100 M.P.H.?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5 – Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / All Areas
District Assessments / Observations/skills test
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Soccer
Time Frame / 4 weeks: January
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
o demonstrate the proper dribbling technique and ball control.
o demonstrate passing, traping, and shooting skills.
o understand offensive, defensive, and goalkeeping play.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate various soccer skills.
The students will practice the various soccer skills in modified game situations.
Essential Questions / Why do you kick the ball with the inside part of your foot?
Who is the only player who is allowed to touch the ball with their hands?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitnessStandard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Integrations / Math and ELADistrict Assessments / Teacher observation of student performance
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Flag Football
Time Frame / 3-4 weeks: February
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
o use proper ball carrying technique and demonstrate faking.
o demonstrate proper forward passing technique.
o demonstrate proper catching technique.
o demonstrate proper punting technique.
o understand offensive and defensive play.
Enduring Understanding / 1. The teacher will demonstrate all football skills taught.
The students will list the cues for passing, catching, and kicking skills.
Essential Questions / Where do you position your hand on the football to when throwing?
Why do you throw in front of a moving receiver?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.Integrations / Math and ELA
District Assessments / Teacher observation of student performance
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Tennis
Time Frame / 3-4 weeks: March
Unit Topic / SWBAT:
o Discuss tennis terminology and rules.
o Handle a tennis racquet safely.
o Balance a tennis ball on a racquet.
o Demonstrate the proper forehand and backhand grip
o Control the racquet face while using abbreviated forehand, backhand, serve, and volley strokes.
o Play modified tennis game activities.
Enduring Understanding / The teacher will demonstrate various skills used in tennis.
The students will also demonstrate the various skills the teacher used in tennis.
Essential Questions / How does one grip the tennis racquet using the forehand grip?
How does one grip the tennis racquet using the backhand grip?
Standards /
Standard 1 – Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
Standard 2 – Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5 – Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard 6 – Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactionIntegrations / All Areas
District Assessments / Observations/skills test
Pacing Guide For Physical Education
Grades: 9th PE Department
Topic: Post-Fitness Testing/Make-up
Time Frame / 2-4 weeks: April
Unit Topic / TSWBAT:
o Perform all required fitness tests.
o Show an understanding of the five health-related fitness components and how each fitness test relate to a particular component.
o Analyze test results based on age and gender standards.
Enduring Understanding / o The teacher will demonstrate each test/component.
o The students will practice the skill and perform each task.
Essential Questions / Which component are we testing by doing this activity?
Standards /
Standard 3 – Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
Standard 4 – Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 7 – Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.