Flag Football

6 Day Unit

Spring, 2004

Grades 6 - 8 

Mr. Eagle

McGee Middle School

Physical Education Department

May 11, 2004

Unit Objectives

Main Focus: to educate students on proper form, technique, rules, skills, and game play used in Flag Football activities.  To promote a healthy lifestyle and life long activity.

Safety:  remove all jewelry, no gum chewing, spatial awareness, control when throwing the Football, NO Interference with other students

Psychomotor: the student will demonstrate proper Football related activities by:

1.      performing warm up and cool down exercises

2.      applying proper bio-mechanics

3.      displaying correct form and technique

4.      putting forth maximum effort and participation

5.      using the proper techniques to accomplish various offensive and defensive skills

Cognitive: the student will show an understanding of Football related activities by:

1.      assessing his/her daily performance during the unit

2.      understanding the rules and boundaries for various Football activities and games

3.      using strategy during Football games

Affective: the student will demonstrate:

1.      encouragement

2.      advice

3.      teamwork

4.      safety

Flag Football

 Equipment/Materials Needed

·        12 Footballs

·        multi-colored pinnies (# depends on class size)

·        cones

·        flags & belts

Emergency Lesson Ideas:

For those days where the activity area may not be available these activities may be an alternative:

1.      Motor skill or fitness stations

2.      Cooperative activities

3.      Fitness interval workouts

4.      Tae-Bo