Basketball Unit Plan
Park Middle School
Physical Education Department
Hannah Betten
Spring 2012
Introduction
This basketball unit is a topic covered for 8 days in a physical education class at Park
Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska. This physical education class is a required elective course
for grades 6-8. The students do not need any previous basketball experience, but hopefully the
students show interest in the topic and are willing to challenge themselves. The class sizes range
from 15-25 students. Gender differences don’t really exist in this unit plan. The males and
females are able to perform at the same level. The culture diversity of Park Middle School is
that 59% are minority students, 10% gifted, 18% English Learners, 18% Special Education. The
exceptional/gifted students are welcomed to participate in this unit but adaptations and
modifications will take place for the student to feel invited to join with the other students.
This unit will take place in the school gymnasium. The unit will start with a survey that
includes a questionnaire of what they already know about basketball, their previous experiences,
and what they would like to learn about in this unit. Through drills and game play teacher
observations will be used to rate the students skills for a grade.
In this unit the students will learn about the rules and terms of basketball, proper
dribbling and shooting technique, strategies for game play, and students will learn how to work
together as a team. This unit will also require physical fitness through warm-up and in game
play. Hopefully, the students will learn that there are fun and enjoyable ways to get active in
their life. This unit will also promote social development and interaction with the other students.
The students should show a positive behavior and encourage other students to do their best. The
physical and social aspects will promote confidence, self-esteem, and also discover their
strengths and weaknesses.
Goals, Standards, Outcomes
Students will be able to…
1) Understand and define the terms and rules used in basketball when asked.
NASPE 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principals, strategies, and
tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
These standards relate to the goal because of the cognitive characteristic needed to
understand the game of basketball.
2) Demonstrates proper dribbling and ball-handling technique and posture in drills and in games.
NASPE 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to
perform a variety of physical activities.
NASPE 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principals, strategies, and
tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
NE 8.2.1: Explain principals of practice that enhance movement practice.
NE 8.2.2: Define the critical elements of more advanced movement skills.
These standards relate to this goal because they include the physical movements of
development.
3) Demonstrates proper shooting technique and understands the acronym BEEF (balance, eyes,
elbow, and follow-through).
NASPE 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to
perform a variety of physical activities.
NASPE 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principals, strategies, and
tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
NE 8.2.1: Explain principals of practice that enhance movement practice.
NE 8.2.2: Define the critical elements of more advanced movement skills.
These standards relate to this goal because they include the physical movements of
development.
4) Gain an understanding of new strategies/plays that will be affective in games.
NASPE 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principals, strategies, and
tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
NE 8.2.3: Identify and apply strategies and tactics within game play.
These standards relate to this goal because it explains the importance of applying skills
into the games.
5) Performs cardiovascular endurance through warm-ups and during game play.
NASPE 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
NASPE 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NE 8.4.1: Utilize criterion-referenced standards of health-related fitness.
These standards relate to this goal because they focus on the importance of physical
fitness in a students’ life.
6) To work together as a team and be respectful to others
NASPE 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others
in physical activity setting.
NE 8.5.1: Participate cooperatively in physical activity with persons of diverse
characteristics and backgrounds.
NE 8.5.2: Make responsible decisions to resolve and or avoid conflict.
These standards relate to this goal because of the importance of working together in
groups, being respectful to others, and to have a positive and encouraging attitude.
7) Explain the brief history of basketball when asked.
NASPE 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and
or/social interaction.
These standards relate to this goal because it shows that the students value their health
and enjoyment of basketball.
Unit Organization and Planning
Lesson #
1
2
3
Topic
-PreAssessment
survey
-Intro to
basketball
terms and
rules
-classroom
rules and
procedures
-warm-up
-ball
handling and
dribbling
back and
forth, add
tricks such as
between the
legs and
behind the
back or both
hands
-dribble
knock-out
-warm-up
-Explain
BEEF
-shoot
w/partners
-shooting
drills
NASPE/State
Standards
Daily
Objectives
Students will
understand
and define the
terms and
rules in
basketball.
NASPE 2
Teaching
Materials
Strategies/Learning
Styles
Assessments
Direct, Interactive,
-25 surveys
-25 pencils
-25
basketballs
or more
-cones
-Surveys
Students will
demonstrate
proper
dribbling
technique and
posture in
drills and in
games.
NASPE 1
&2/NE 8.2.1
& 8.2.2
Students will
perform
cardiovascular
endurance
through
warm-up and
in game play.
NASPE
3&4/NE 8.4.1
Students will
demonstrate
proper
shooting
technique and
understand the
acronym
BEEF.
NASPE
1&2/NE 8.2.1
Direct, Interactive,
-25 or more
basketballs
-cones
Teacher
Observations
-basketballs
-cones
Teacher
Observations
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Direct, Interactive,
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
-teacher
observations
4
5
6
-continue
shooting
drills
3 on 3 play
allows teams
to work on
strategies
Continue 3
on 3 play
Play 5 on 5
7
8
-finish 5 on 5
-conclusion
-postassessment
& 8.2.2
Students will
perform
cardiovascular
endurance
through
warm-ups and
in game play.
NASPE 3
&4/NE 8.4.1
Students will
demonstrate
proper
shooting
technique
NASPE
1&2/NE 8.2.1
& 8.2.2
Students will
gain an
understanding
of new
strategies and
plays in
games.
NASPE 2/NE
8.2.3
Students will
work together
as a team.
NASPE 5/NE
8.5.1 & 8.5.2
Students will
work together
as a team.
NASPE 5/NE
8.5.1 & 8.5.2
Explain the
brief history
and rules
when asked.
NASPE 6
Direct, Interactive,
-basketballs
-cones
Teacher
Observations
-basketballs
-pennies
Teacher
Observations
-basketballs
-pennies
Teacher
Observations
-basketballs
-pennies
Teacher
Observations
-25 quizzes
-25 pencils
-basketballs
quizzes/survey
Teacher
observation
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Direct, Interactive,
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Direct, Interactive,
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Direct, Interactive,
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Direct, Interactive,
Auditory, Visual,
and Psychomotor
Pre-Assessment/Survey
NAME:
Have you had any experience with basketball?
Please Explain.
Rate you experience level. 1 = beginner and 10 = pro.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
What would you like to know/learn about basketball?
10
Please Explain.
What is your physical fitness level. 1=sedentary/not active and 10=elite athlete
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
What would you want to improve/work on in this unit?
9
10
Basketball Assessment
Students Name
Dribbling
12345
Shooting
12345
Behavior
12345
Participation/ Overall
Effort
Score
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
Students were evaluated in each individual category with the highest point value as five and the
lowest as 1.
Dribbling: 5 pts.= able to control their dribble, good hand-eye coordination, use of finger
tips, head up
-1 pt. for each element missing
Shooting: 5 pts.= balanced, elbow in, eyes on the target, follow-through, uses legs for
power
-1 pt. for each element missing
Behavior: 5 pts for positive and encouraging behavior and 1 pt for negative behavior
Participation: 5 pts for hard effort and 1 pt for lack of effort/not trying
Basketball Post-Assesment quiz
worth 10 points
NAME:
1) Who founded the game of basketball?
a) Michael Jordan
b) James Naismith
c) Wilma Rudolf
2) How many players are on the court at all times?
a) 4
b) 10
c) 5
d) No specific amount
3) Explain the definition/meaning of travelling.
4) What does BEEF stand for?
5) What is the term when a player dribbles and stops, but then dribbles again?
a) Travelling
b) Foul
c) Double dribble
d) Back door cut
6) A made free-throw attempt is worth 2 points.
a) True
b) False
7) How many fouls is a player given before they are fouled out of the game?
a) No limit
b) 5
c) 1
d) 8
8) Man to man defense means that you have to defend a specific opponent.
a) True
b) False
9) A turnover is when the opposing team turns the ball over to the other team.
a) True
b) False
10) The offensive player is allowed to stay in the lane for more than 3 secs.
a) True
b) False
What did you like about this unit?
Please Explain.
What did you not like about this unit?
What would you change?
Please Explain.
Please Explain.
Answer sheet for Quiz
1) B
2) C
3) Travelling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one
or both feet illegally.
4) Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through
5) C
6) B
7) B
8) A
9) A
10) B
Resources
NASPE Standards: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/PEstandards.cfm
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/msbasketball.html
Nebraska standards: http://nlc1.nlc.state.ne.us/epubs/E2420/H107-2006.pdf
Basketball quiz
http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=4598
&sc_timestamp=1095099510
Reflection
At the end of the unit plan I would ask myself certain questions regarding my lesson
plans for the unit. Questions that I would consider would be: was I prepared ahead of time, did I
understand my reasoning of my objectives, did I state my goals to the class, was I energetic and
interacting with the students, did I give enough feedback, how was the classroom management,
and did the students enjoy their time? I will also review the questions at the end of the postassessment to see what the students enjoyed and what they would change. I think it is important
to know what the students liked and disliked in the unit because it is what they like not
necessarily what the teacher would prefer. We want our students to enjoy their time being active
and playing games!