Physical Education

Curriculum Map

Mountain Biking Concepts Grade: High School

Enduring Understandings:

·  Participation in physical activity impacts wellness throughout a lifetime.

·  Quality lifelong movement is based on scientific concepts/principles.

Essential Questions:

·  Why do people choose the physical activities they participate in over a lifetime?

·  How can participation in physical activity enhance MY life?

·  How can you enhance the quality of movement for lifelong participation in physical activity?

·  What knowledge is necessary to create a personal fitness program?

·  How do scientific principles, biomechanical principles and practice strategies influence movement forms?

·  What knowledge is needed to select an appropriate response in a variety of physical activities?

Common Core Standards / Pennsylvania Standards / Content / Skills / Assessment
CC.3.5.11-12.D.
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
CC.3.6.11-12.B. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic / 10.3 A. Assess the personal and legal
consequences of unsafe practices in the
home, school or community.
loss of personal freedom
personal injury
loss of income
impact on others
loss of motor vehicle operator’s license
10.3 B. Analyze and apply strategies for the management of injuries.
CPR
advanced first aid
10.3 D. Evaluate the benefits, risks and safety
factors associated with self-selected
life-long physical activities.
10.4 E. Analyze the interrelationships among regular participation in physical activity, motor skill improvement and the selection and engagement in lifetime physical activities.
10.4 F. Assess and use strategies for enhancing adult group interaction in physical activities.
shared responsibility
open communication
goal setting
10.5 A. Apply knowledge of movement skills, skill-related fitness and movement concepts to identify and evaluate physical activities that promote personal lifelong participation.
10.5 C. Apply knowledge of movement skills, skill-related fitness and movement concepts to identify and evaluate physical activities that promote personal lifelong participation. / INTRODUCTION TO EQUIPMENT
BIKE SAFETY CHECK
BRAKING & MOUNTING
BALANCE & BODY POSITIONING
DOWNHILL POSITION & BRAKING
CHOOSING A LINE
SHIFTING GEARS
INCLINE AND DOWNHILL RIDING WITH SHIFTING
OBSTACLE COURSE ASSESSMENT
TRAIL RIDING / Helmet – sizing, adjusting, position, & care
Sizing Bike
Fitting seat proper height & quick release
Storage of bikes
1. Pre-flight inspection – use check list
1. Walking front then rear, riding and getting off (no wheel lock-ups)
Mounting – Side, Power
Dismounting
Slow race
Body positioning – Forward, back, looking back
Ready position, Down hill, Uphill
Side lean, touch cones, water bottle
pick up
Braking – behind seat and sitting low with arms extended
1. Steering
2. Track stand
Shifting Rear Gears
Shifting Front Gears
Cross Chain Concept to Avoid
Shifting Together
Course riding – teams, jerseys, together, emergencies, following course, communication, getting lost.
Obstacle course balance beam, slalom, up and over, uphill, downhill
Whole Class Rides and Small Group Rides / Teacher Evaluation:
~ Active Involvement
~ Safety
~ Working with Others
~ Conceptual Strategies
~ Transfer Concepts/Skills to Life
Teacher Evaluation:
~ Active Involvement
~ Safety
~ Working with Others
~ Conceptual Strategies
~ Transfer Concepts/Skills to Life
Teacher Evaluation:
~ Active Involvement
~ Safety
~ Working with Others
~ Conceptual Strategies
~ Transfer Concepts/Skills to Life
Teacher Evaluation:
~ Active Involvement
~ Safety
~ Working with Others
~ Conceptual Strategies
~ Assessment Paperwork
~ Transfer Concepts/Skills to Life