Parachute and Bowling
Activities
By Gary Palmer
&
Bryan Beverage
Cooperative Skills for the
Parachute
WV CSO’s
• PE.3.1.1 throw an object in an underhand and
overhand method.
• PE.3.1.2 catch a moving object.
• PE.3.1.3 dribble a ball with hands from a
stationary position
• PE.3.1.5 demonstrate directional movements of
clockwise and counterclockwise
• PE.3.1.7 perform rhythmic sequences using
equipment.
• PE.3.1.8 continuously strike an object (e.g.,
balloon with hand, ball with foot).
Cooperative Skills for the
Parachute
WV CSO’s Continued
• PE.4.1.7 perform simple sequences in time to
music.
• PE.4.2.1 demonstrate critical elements or
components for the kick, catch, throw, dribble
with hands, and jumping/landing.
• PE.4.2.4 use appropriate practice to improve
performance.
• PE.4.5.3 work cooperatively and productively
with a partner or small group.
NASPE Standards
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in
motor skills and movement patterns
needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal
and social behavior that respects self and
others in physical activity settings.
Objectives
• SWBAT work in a small group
cooperatively to perform simple
parachute skills in sequence to music.
• SWBAT use practice time to
demonstrate and improve catching
and throwing skills will utilizing a
parachute.
Warm-up
Exercise Activities
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Toe toucher
Curl-up
V-Sit
Backward Pull
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Scooter
Elevator
Push ups
Running in place
Lesson focus
Perform simple parachute skills in sequence
to music while working cooperatively
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Examples of Parachute Skills
Running, hoping, skipping in circles
with parachute
Ripples with parachute
Dome with parachute
Mushroom
Mushroom release
Closing Activity Ideals
for the Parachute
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Team Ball
Poison Snake
Popcorn
Variations of Popcorn
Circular Dribble
Chute crawl
Routines to Music
Assessment Tools
• Observational checklist for
locomotor skills
• Scoring Rubric for catching or
throwing
Example of Observational
Checklist of Locomotor Skills
Example of Scoring Rubric
for Catching Skills
Stage 1- Arms held
out and ball
trapped against
body
Students
Andrew
Bobby
Josh
Doug
Stage 2- Anticipatory
movement made
to catch ball
Stage 3- contact is
made with the
hands first
Stage 4- Catches with
the hands and
absorbs the
force of the ball
Ideals for Inclusion
• Use different locomotor skills
• Partner the children up that have
disabilities so everyone can
participate.
• Use bright colored balls or bigger
balls such as beach balls.
Bowling CSO’s
• PE.2.1.4 combine balance, transfer of weight,
and rolling movements in a repeatable sequence
• PE.3.1.1 throw an object in an underhand and
overhand method.
• PE.3.2.2 use specific feedback to improve
performance
• PE.4.1.4 combine traveling, balancing, and rolling
actions with a change in level, direction or speed
NASPE Standards
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in
motor skills and movement patterns
needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal
and social behavior that respects self and
others in physical activity settings.
Bowling Intro
• Important to remember– Young children should just practice
informal rolling
– Actual bowling skills should come at a
later age
What can you do?
• If you don’t have a complete bowling
alley at your disposal, there are many
equipment variations that can be
used
Balls
Pins
Hard Rubber
Actual Pins
Roam
Cones
Volleyball
Milk Cartons
Soccer Ball
People
What to teach
• The 4-step approach is the accepted
method to teach
– 1. Feet together, ball held in both hands in
front of body
– 2. Step with left foot, allow ball to swing down
alongside leg one way to the backswing
– 3. Step with right foot, ball reaches height of
backswing
– 4. Step with left foot and bowl ball forward
Activities
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Bowling one step
Got Milk?
Doing the Laundry
Through The Chute
Pick a Partner
Assessment
• Self Assessment
• Skills Rubric
Skills Rubric
Name
Bobby
Josh
Doug
Grip
Steps
Release
Inclusion Tips
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Bigger Balls
Partner Activities
Brighter Balls
Larger Targets
Bumper Bowling
Resources Used
• Dynamic Physical Education for
Elementary School Children by
Robert P. Pangrazi
• PE Central
http://pecentral.org/lessonideas/Sea
rchResults.asp