East Hartford Public Schools
Elementary Physical Education
Curriculum Document
Subject
Grade
Unit Title
PSS ©
Physical Education
3-6
Track and Field
4 Lessons (2 Weeks)
Connecticut State Standards
Priority Grade Level Expectations and Supporting Standards
9.1. Demonstrate developmentally mature form in the fundamental movement skills:
locomotor, nonlocomotor and manipulative, in a closed environment (skills in isolation
12.1-Demonstrate understanding that different physical activities have different effects
on the body (e.g., running, walking, and sitting cause heartbeat and breathing to be
faster, not as fast, and slow, respectively).
12.2-Developmentally appropriate recognition of the effects of physical activity and
exercise.
13.3-Demonstrate willingness to play with any child in the class; and recognize
similarities and appreciate differences in people.
14.4-Demonstrate recognition that physical activity is beneficial to good health.
14.5-Recognize the difference between physical activity levels in children in different
tasks (e.g. sitting at sand table compared to playing tag).
Common Core State Standards
Math.4.NBT.B.4: Fluenty add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the
standard algorithm.
Math.4.MD.A.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units.
Standardized Assessment Correlations
(CT PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST)
CT Physical Fitness Test
Subject
Grade
Unit Title
PSS ©
Physical Education
4-6
Track and Field
4 Lessons (2 Weeks)
Big Ideas
Essential Questions
Participation in the track and field unit will
enable development in lifelong physical
activity that provides vigorous activity and
enjoyment.
Essential Questions:
1. What is the difference between
field events and track events?
2. What lifelong health benefits can
be attained by participating in track
and field?
Concepts
(what students need to know)
Skills
(what students need to be able to
do)
1. Pacing while running
according to the length of
the race
2. Safety precautions during
field events
3. Sportsmanship and
teamwork.
1. Develop basic skills at
developmentally
appropriate levels.
2. Participate in a track and
field meet demonstrating
sportsmanship and
teamwork.
DOK
1,2,3,4
Assessments
Pre-Assessment
“Dipsticks” (Informal Progress
Monitoring)
Informal teacher observation:
 Sprints
 Medium/Long distance running
 Field Events
As determined by:
 Universal Assessments
 Pre-Assessments
 Individual Teacher Assessments
 Data Team Discussions
Post-Assessment
Formal timed and measured events:
 Track events (50, 100, 200, 400)
 Field events (softball throw, standing long jump)
Assessment Guides (Rubrics)
Hershey Track
Instructional Planning
REQUIRED Resources and Materials
Recommended Resources and Materials
Instructional
Softballs, tape measure, relay batons, stop PE Universe
watches, cones.
www.usatf.org/
Mitchell, S., Oslin, J., & Griffin, L. (2006).
Teaching sports concepts and skills. (2nd
ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Technological
Track & Field Training: Video Series |
eHow.com
Instructional Planning (continued)
Effective Teaching Strategies
Enrichment, Intervention, and
Differentiation
Individual
Team challenges
Small group
Personal goals
Whole group
East Hartford Public Schools
Physical Education Instructional Block Plan Track and Field
Unit Objectives & Standards:
1. Students will sprint the 50 meter dash using the following cues: Head in straight
line with upper body/eyes focused straight ahead, Upper body leaning slightly
forward, Arms move forward and back in a smooth motion, Legs drive forward
with high knee action
2. Students will perform the standing long jump using the following instructional
cues Arms – swing arms up to full position to provide forward drive, Legs – push
from deep knee bend to provide forward drive, Drive knees toward chest during
flight, and bring arms down during flight. Land on two feet.
3. Students will throw a softball using the following cues Ready position, Break the
T, Step with opposition, throw and follow through.
Unit: Track and Field
Periods: 4
Grade(s): 3 - 6
Time: 45 minutes
Class
Class #1
Intro/Warm- CTPFT Warm
up:
Ups/Stretches
Game History
Expectations
Safety
Hershey track and
field introduction
Core
Sprinting
Activity:
50 meter dash
100 meter dash
Class #2
CTPFT Warm
Ups/Stretches
Game History
Expectations
Safety
Hershey track and
field introduction
Standing Long Jump
Class #3
CTPFT Warm
Ups/Stretches
Game History
Expectations
Safety
Hershey track and
field introduction
Softball throw
Application
Activity
(Game):
Assessment:
Hershey track and
field timing and
qualifying.
Track and Field rubric
pre test.
CCSS
Alignment
Questions
Compare your results
of the 50m dash and
Hershey track and
field timing and
qualifying.
Teacher measuring,
timing and
observation.
Round your standing
long jump score to the
Hershey track and
field timing and
qualifying.
Teacher measuring,
timing and
observation.
Measure and record
your distance in the
Questions
(DOK)
the 100m dash. Was
the 50m exactly half?
Why do you think this
happened?
After seeing your
results for the 50m
dash, hypothesize how
long it will take you to
run 100m.
Class #4
Intro/Warm- CTPFT Warm
up:
Ups/Stretches
Game History
Expectations
Safety
Hand our Hershey
track and field
permission slips.
Core
Hershey track and
Activity:
field timing and
qualifying.
Application
Activity
(Game):
Assessment:
CCSS
Alignment
Questions
Questions
(DOK)
Hershey track and
field timing and
qualifying.
Track and field rubric
post test.
Hershey Track and
Field Event
Write a persuasive
narrative as to what
event your track coach
should have you
participate.
Choose your favorite
track and field event.
Create an exercise
routine to train for this
event.
nearest foot, convert
this score to inches.
How did you find this?
softball throw.
Compare your results
with a partner.
Create new rules to
the standing long jump
to ensure you improve
your score.
List 3 different objects
you can throw and
hypothesize as to how
far you think you can
throw these objects in
relation to the softball.
Physical Education
Name: _____________________
Class: ___________________
Track and Field Score Sheet
Event
Softball Throw
Standing Long Jump
50 M dash
100 M dash
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Physical Education Exit Slip
Name: _____________________
Class: ___________________
Volleyball Skills
Describe your favorite track and field event and why it is your favorite.