Rollerblading
UNIT PLAN
Rollerblading UNIT
Grade Level
Length of unit: 1 Week
X 7th Graders
 8th Graders
 9th Graders
Written By: Deb Lynch
Educational Objectives & Standards
Unit Objectives
State Standards
1. To introduce the sport of rollerblading, the equipment, and safety rules.
5PA-E3 -PO1
2. Introduce students to rollerblading to stimulate interest and promote a
lifetime activity.
3PA-E2 - PO1
3. Students will demonstrate beginning skills such as ready position,
balance, stance, and forward movement of skating
1PA-E1 – PO3
4. Students will demonstrate skills of heel braking, basic turning, and
changing skate directions
1PA-E1 - PO3
5. Students will demonstrate advanced skills of skating around objects,
skating backwards, heel braking w/drag stop, and working together
cooperatively to achieve skills.
1PA-E2 – PO 2, 1PA-E3 – PO1
6. To promote teamwork and cooperative learning skills.
6PA-E2 – PO2.
7. To promote and develop skills to have a physically active lifestyle
7PA-E1 – PO2
8. Students will identify key concepts and information about skills they
learned about rollerblading in class question/answer discussions.
1PA-E2 –PO2
Mastery Elements
Safety Rules / Care of equipment
Balance / Stance
Ready Position
Basic Forward Movement
Standard Heel Braking
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Basic Turning
Changing skating directions
Basic Backward Movement
Heel braking/drag stop technique
Skill building practice techniques
Games to build skill
Cooperative skill building drills
Balance/coordination
Lifetime activity
Knowledge of key concepts of skating
Recreational games w/skating
Agility Skills
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Daily Overview
Day 1
Introduce:
Equipment
Safety Rules
Ready Position
Balance / Stance
Forward Movement
Student Practice
Day 2
Review:
All day 1 skills
Teach:
Heel Braking
Basic Turning
Changing skate
directions
Day 3
Review:
All day 2 skills
Teach:
Backwards skate
w/partner.
Heel braking
Cooperative games
Day 4
Review:
All day 3 skills
Teach:
Backwards skate on
own.
Heel braking/drag
stop
Fitness skate
Games
Day 5
Review:
All skills
Teach:
Teacher led skating
games
“Skateland” skating
Social and Recreational Activities
N-School Skate Program
Recreational Activities:
1.
Turn Around – Each time the students pass by a teacher or each time the whistle blows, students must turn
form forward to backward or backward to forward skating. Great for practicing turns.
2.
Reverse – Students skate in the opposite direction (clockwise) around the gym. Handy for slowing skaters
down.
3.
Conga – Follow the leader with hands on hips of the person in front. The leader must go very slow for safety.
It helps to have conga song…if not do 1-2-3 kick right then 1-2-3 kick left…ect…
4.
Stoop – While Skating in either direction the students must stoop down when the whistle blows and stay down
until it blows again. Great workout for the thighs!
5.
Limbo – Have students line up to participate or have the bar at the side of the gym and allow students to
participate if they wish. Have students bend down with hands on their knees, rather than lean back (because
they will fall down).
6.
Relays – Teams can race through a slalom course…or bounce a basketball…or shoot a basket…
7.
Hockey – for the more advanced classes…
8.
Capture the flag – Play this game with the smaller classes and when you feel the class has a good skating
level.
9.
Crazy – Skating in group of three holding hands. Each time the whistle blows the trios reverse their direction
of skating….the more the whistle blows, the crazier it gets.
10. Shoot the Duck – Skate forward with students extending one leg while squatting down.
11. Obstacle Course – Use cones to set up an obstacle course for students to skate through.
12. Skating to Music – Set up 4 cones in a small square, the middle of the gym. Have students skate around the
gym in a circle. Change directions, have them skate backwards, practice braking on your command…ect…
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DATE: ___________________EQUIPMENT: Rollerblades, elbow pads, kneepads, wrist guards
UNIT: Rollerblading
Day: 1 of 5
LOCATION: Gym
STANDARDS: 5PA-E3 -PO1, 3PA-E2 - PO1, 1PA-E1 – PO3, 7PA-E1 – PO2, 1PA-E2 –PO2
OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate the beginning skills of rollerblading such as raising up from a sitting
position, achieving balance in the ready position, and basic forward movement. Skills will be
assessed by their practice and attempts made in class. Knowledge will be assessed in a class
question and answer session at the end of class.
ACTIVITIES
Intro:
Equipment – Put on skates and protective padding.
Adjust skates
Outline Safety Rules
Fitness: (Will be accomplished in lesson)
Lesson Focus:
Skating performance Instructions:
1. Demonstrate/Teach how to rise from sitting position:
2. Demonstrate/Teach how to Ready position
3. Teach how to achieve balance & stance for skating.
4. Demonstrate Basic Forward Movement
(Teach striding – combination of stroke (push) and
glide.)
5. Practice Forward Skating
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust buckles to fit your foot.
Adjust brake on back of skate
Do not: Use walls to stop- Speed skate around gymmake trains- Swing each other around- slide on
ground on kneepads.
1a. Shift from sitting to kneeling position
1b. Put one skate on floor, with both hands on knee,
push body up slowly into standing position.
1c. Touch backs of skates together in a “V” position.
2. Ready Position - Place body in upright position,
arms and hands in view, with feet shoulder width
apart.
3. Skater stands relaxed with skates shoulder-width
apart, with ankles, knees and knees slightly flexed
and shoulders comfortably forward.
4. Skater pushes off from the inside of one skate to
carry the momentum into a glide by transferring
weight and balance to the center edge of the opposite
skate. One way to develop the independent leg action
of skating is to begin by using the “V-walk”. Start in
the ready position, make a “V” with heels together,
take a few small steps forward, then return to the
ready position and coast on both skates.
5. Practice can be with partner (if necessary), can
organize class in two lines across gym wall, and then
can progress to skating around gym in circle (if skill
level is high enough).
Closure:
1. Who can tell me the three key points to standing
up on rollerblades?
2. Can I have a volunteer to describe and
demonstrate the ready position for standing balanced
on your skates?
3. What are the important steps to remember when
skating forward?
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DATE: ___________________EQUIPMENT: Rollerblades, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads
UNIT: Rollerblading
Day: 2 of 5
LOCATION: Gym
STANDARDS: 5PA-E3 -PO1, 3PA-E2 - PO1, 1PA-E1 - PO3, 7PA-E1 – PO2, 1PA-E2 –PO2
OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate the rollerblading skills of heel braking, basic turning, and changing
skate directions. Skills will be assessed by their participation in class. Knowledge will be assessed
in a class question and answer session at the end of class.
ACTIVITIES
Intro:
Equipment – Put on skates and protective padding.
Adjust skates
Review Safety Rules
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust buckles to fit your foot.
Adjust brake on back of skate
Do not: Use walls to stop- Speed skate around gymmake trains- Swing each other around- slide on
ground on kneepads.
Fitness: Warm-up skate around gym (slowly) until
everyone has their skates on.
Lesson Focus:
Review:
- Ready Position
- Balance / Stance
- Forward Movement
TeachHeel Braking
TeachBasic Turning- “A” Frame Turning
Fitness Skate
- Practice lines- skate / heel brake
- Practice lines – skate/ turn
- Practice lines – skate in and out of cones
Game –
Play red light / green light to practice breaking skills
Ready Position - Place body in upright position, arms
and hands in view, with feet shoulder width apart.
Stance -Skater stands relaxed with skates shoulderwidth apart, with ankles, knees and knees slightly
flexed and shoulders comfortably forward.
Forward movement - push off from the inside of one
skate to carry the momentum into a glide by
transferring weight and balance to the center edge of
the opposite skate.
Heel Braking Steps:
1. Start from a coasting ready position.
2. Move brake foot forward approx. one skate
length ahead of other skate.
3. Tip the braking skate onto its rear wheel by
raising the front wheel off the floor and
gradually engage the rear brake pad.
Basic Turning1. Start from a coasting ready position.
2. Make an “A’ by moving skates outside
shoulder width onto inside edges. Lock hips
and shoulders so upper body will turn as one
unit.
3. Apply pressure to the inside edge of
appropriate foot and look in the direction of
the turn. To turn right, apply pressure to the
inside edge of the left foot. To turn left, apply
pressure to the inside edge of the right foot.
Maintain balance through the turn by keeping
weight on ball of the feet. Practice turning at
slow speeds.
Closure:
What are the three steps to heel braking?
Who can tell me the three steps to basic turning?
Can someone demonstrate the three steps to basic
turning as someone is explaining it?
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DATE: _________________EQUIPMENT: Rollerblades, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads
UNIT: Rollerblading
Day: 3 of 5
LOCATION: Gym
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1- PO3, 1PA—E1-PO3, 1PA-E2-PO2, 1PA-E3-PO1, 7PA-E1-PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate the rollerblading skills of heel braking, basic turning,
and skating backwards. Skills will be assessed by their participation in class. Knowledge will be
assessed in a class question and answer session at the end of class.
ACTIVITIES
Intro:
Equipment – Put on skates and protective padding.
Adjust skates
Review Safety Rules
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust buckles to fit your foot.
Adjust brake on back of skate
Do not: Use walls to stop- Speed skate around gymmake trains- Swing each other around- slide on
ground on kneepads.
Fitness: Warm-up forward skate around gym until
everyone has skates on.
Lesson Focus:
Review:
Heel Braking
Basic Turning
Teach:
Backwards Skate
Fitness Skate-Give students time to practice forward skate around gym
-Let students skate, one whistle practice heel brake, two
whistles practice turn and skate other direction.
-Practice skating backwards with partner helping.
-Practice skating backwards on own.
Heel Braking Steps:
1. Start from a coasting ready position.
2. Move brake foot forward approx. one skate length
ahead of other skate.
3. Tip the braking skate onto its rear wheel by raising
the front wheel off the floor and gradually engage the
rear brake pad.
Basic Turning1. Start from a coasting ready position.
2. Make an “A’ by moving skates outside shoulder
width onto inside edges. Lock hips and shoulders so
upper body will turn as one unit.
3. Apply pressure to the inside edge of appropriate
foot and look in the direction of the turn. To turn right,
apply pressure to the inside edge of the left foot..
Backwards Skate
Student w/partner stand facing each other. One
supports the other when learning backwards skate.
Students are instructed to turn toes in and march/glide
backwards. The further the toes are turned in, the
quicker the weight is shifted from side to side, and the
faster the student will skate backwards. Tell the
students that their heel should move in and out, in and
out, to create the motion that will help them get
moving. It is important that the students stand with
shoulders back (if the shoulders come too far forward,
the students will fall face first. Students are instructed
to look over their shoulder so they can be assured
they are going in the right direction.
Closure:
What are some of the important points to remember
when trying to skate backwards?
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DATE: _____________
UNIT: Rollerblading
EQUIPMENT: Rollerblades, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads
Day: 4 of 5
LOCATION: Gym
STANDARDS: 3PA-E2 –PO1, 1PA-E1 – PO3, 1PA-E2 –PO2, 1PA-E3 –PO1
OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate the rollerblading skills of Drag-stop heel braking, and will review the
steps of basic turning, and skating backwards. Skills will be assessed by their participation in
class. Knowledge will be assessed in a class question and answer session at the end of class.
ACTIVITIES
Intro:
Equipment – Put on skates and protective padding.
Adjust skates
Review Safety Rules
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust buckles to fit your foot.
Adjust brake on back of skate
Do not: Use walls to stop- Speed skate around gymmake trains- Swing each other around- slide on
ground on kneepads.
Fitness: Warm-up forward skate around gym until
everyone has skates on.
Lesson Focus:
Review:
Backwards Skate
Review:
Skating forward
Heel Braking
Basic Turning
Changing skate direction
TeachHeel braking – drag stop
Fitness Skate-Give students time to practice forward skate around gym
-Give students time to practice backward state around
gym
Game –
Four Corners
Backwards Skate
Students should to turn toes in and march/glide
backwards. The further the toes are turned in, the
quicker the weight is shifted from side to side, and the
faster the student will skate backwards. Students are
instructed to look over their shoulder so they can be
assured they are going in the right direction.
Review of skills – teacher led / practicing learned
skills.
Heel braking – drag stop:
1. Start from a coasting ready position.
2. Move brake foot (drag foot) behind other foot
approx. 1 foot in length.
3. Turn drag foot perpendicular, then drag on floor to
slow down to a stop.
Game - Teacher will designate a number (1 through4)
for each corner of the gym. Teacher plays music
while students skate. When music stops, students go
to their chosen corner, teacher calls out a corner
number. Students standing in that corner are “out”.
To make the game faster (so kids are not sitting out
too long) call more than one corner to be out, or have
the last 5-10 students left all be winners.
Closure:
There are two different ways to brake. Who can
describe one way? What is the second way to
break? (Have them tell you the key points)
Great Job today!
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UNIT: Rollerblading
EQUIPMENT: Rollerblades, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads
Day: 5 of 5
LOCATION: Gym
STANDARDS: 3PA-E2 – PO1, 1PA-E2-PO2, 1PA-E3 -PO1, 6PA-E2 – PO2, 7PA-E1 – PO2
OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate all the rollerblading skills they have learned in the course of the unit.
They will further develop their skills, as well as increase their fitness level in class.
ACTIVITIES
Intro:
Equipment – Put on skates and protective padding.
Adjust skates
Review Safety Rules
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust buckles to fit your foot.
Adjust brake on back of skate
Do not: Use walls to stop- Speed skate around gymmake trains- Swing each other around- slide on
ground on kneepads.
Fitness: Warm up forward skate around gym until
everyone has skates on.
Lesson Focus:
Review:
All Skills – Teacher led commands on different skills.
See additional unit information for a list of social and
recreational activities.
Teacher Led skating games
“Skateland” skating w/ music (provided by skate
company)
Let students skate around the gym, like they would at
“Skateland”. Play music to make it more fun, and alter
their skating around the gym. (Skate different
directions in gym, skate forward, skate backwards…)
Closure:
Discuss with students how Rollerblading is a great lifetime activity they can participate in. Rollerblading will
raise their heart rate and provide them with a good fitness
workout. Working out can be fun with activities like
rollerblading!
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Rollerblade Test
Name ________________
Multiple Choice: Circle the letter of the correct answer. Questions are worth 1 point each.
1.
To be a safe and smart skater you should do the following:
A Wear protective gear
B Skate as fast as you can
C Stop yourself by running into the wall
D Try to do tricks on the skates
2.
The “Ready Position” for skating is:
A Putting on your skates
B Placing your body in upright position, arms and hands in view, with feet shoulder width apart
C Placing you feet in front of each other, and starting to glide across the gym
D Moving your brake foot forward to stop your motion
3.
The best way to stop or slow down when skating is to:
A Have a friend slow you down
B Use the Heel Brake technique
C Use the Drag Stop technique
D Answers B and C
True or False Questions. Circle the letter of the correct answer. (T=True, F= False) Questions are worth 1 point
each.
4.
T
F
To rollerblade, you have to be a great athlete
5.
T
F
Rollerblading is a great activity that increases your fitness and is a great lifetime sport
6.
T
F
The easiest braking technique is the Heel Drag, the more advanced braking technique is
the Drag Stop
Math Directions: Calculate the following problems.
7. If 50 laps around the gym is equal to 1/4th of a mile, how many laps would you have to complete to rollerblade one
mile?
A
B
C
D
75
150
200
250
8. If you have to rollerblade for 20 minutes to burn 200 calories, how many minutes would you have to workout to
burn off the following foods?
Food
Snickers Candy Bar
One Apple
Milkshake
Banana
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Calories (approximately)
300
50
400
100
Minutes of exercise
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Reading Directions:
Read the following article and answer the questions that follow.
Start In-line Skating
By Ian Lee
Fitness Specialist
Source = Askmen.com
In-line skating has become very popular in recent years. The imminent success is partly due to the low-price of rollerblades as well as
the fact that basically anybody can try out the sport at his or her own pace. In-line skating is also a great way to get in shape without the
hectic poundage on joints, experienced in other cardiovascular activities such as running and aerobic classes.
The main reason people are apprehensive about trying in-line skating is because they hear or see people getting seriously injured.
Today's state-of-the-art bearings really make the skates fast and increasingly dangerous. So to prevent any injury or bad experiences
from in-line skating, here are the proper steps to follow when rollerblading.
First of all, before buying a pair of in-line skates, it would be wise to borrow or rent a pair and try them out for a day or two. That way
you'll see if you really enjoy the sport and if the skates you borrowed are comfortable. The second step of your in-line skating experience
is to strap-up your skates and start practicing.
Generally, in-line skating experts will recommend practicing on grass or carpet before actually stepping onto the pavement. This way
you'll be able to practice your balance and comfortably walk around in your skates to get an adequate feel for the basic movement.
Once you can walk confidently and achieve proper balance, you'll be prepared for an easier ride on the pavement. For those of you who
never skated or tend to have less facility adapting to new physical activities, you can always take professional lessons. Instructors are
trained to provide you with tips and a step-by-step method for achieving proper technique.
To achieve proper balance, stand with your feet side-by-side -- about four-to-six inches apart. Your arms should be slightly in front of
you and always ready to absorb a fall. Your knees should be slightly bent and your body weight should be evenly distributed on both
legs. Most beginners tend to lock their knees and stand on their heels which makes it very difficult to maintain good balance and achieve
proper technique.
Once you reach a proper posture, the next important step it to learn how to stop. Generally, each skate has a braking mechanism
attached on the heel of the skate. The idea is to slowly transfer weight from one of your legs to your heel so that the brake pad rubs
against the pavement and gradually slows your movement. Obviously, the more pressure you apply, the faster you'll brake.
Before you start going down hills and on hefty declines, I suggest you learn to brake on a flat surface. Once you achieve total control of
your braking technique, then you can slowly start rolling down hills and curvy terrains.
Recommended places to start rollerblading are in empty parking lots, tennis courts, basketball courts, or small, quiet streets. It is usually
safe to start in-line skating in any place with a smooth surface free of debris or cracks because these could lead to serious injuries.
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We cannot discuss in-line skating without talking about safety and the proper equipment that is required. Protection is essential whether
you're a beginner or the freestyle champion of the world. A helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are all necessary pieces of
equipment.
The most frequent injury in-line skaters will suffer is hyperextension of the wrist, which is why wrist guards are so important. Simply think
of the first reflex you get when falling down -- everybody extends his or her arms to absorb the shock of the fall. So the hands are the
first point of contact.
A helmet is also a must because the head is so fragile and obviously the most important part of your body. Depending on the attained
speed, one can get seriously injured from a collision or knock to the head. Elbow and kneepads are also necessary at the early stages
of your in-line skating experience.
Once all these steps are undertaken and you feel fairly comfortable skating around obstacles and in different environments, you can
start going faster and for longer periods of time. Skating for half an hour to an hour three times a week, will definitely help you get into
shape while having fun in the sun.
Rollerblades are also very easy to carry on vacation or on business trips so you'll have no more excuses not to get fit and healthy.
Have a great skate!
Directions:
Answer the following questions based on the reading. Your answer must reflect the content in the article.
Questions are worth 1 point each.
9. Why is in-line skating a great way to get into shape?
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10. How do in-line experts recommend practicing when you first start rollerblading?
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11. How do you achieve proper balance?
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12. Where should you start rollerblading?
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13. What are the four necessary pieces of safety equipment you should wear?
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Question # 14 & 15 (worth 2 points total)
Writing Directions: In a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) explain why Rollerblading is a great lifetime
sport. You can include health benefits, examples of positive effects on the body, and other related topics.
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Rollerblade Test Answer Key
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. F
5. T
6. T
7. C
8. Snickers = 30 minutes Apple = 5 minutes Milkshake = 40 minutes
Banana 10 minutes
9. Improves fitness level, fun way to get in shape, increases cardiovascular rate
10. Practice on grass or carpet before stepping on pavement
11. Stand with your feet side-by-side – about four to six inches apart.
12. Start rollerblading on a flat surface
13. A helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads
14. Accept appropriate answers
15. Accept appropriate answers
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