Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Toss and Hit (Striking)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this activity, pupils work in pairs and practice striking balls of various sizes with different types of bats. A great lesson to precede a gym unit on baseball, "Striking - Toss and Hit" can be modified for use in elementary and...
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Basketball Mania

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students practice dribbling a ball and making shots from different zones, varying in distance from the basket. Includes ideas for "keeping score" and varying the activity.
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Soccer Golf

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the rules of golf before every handling a golf club. This website provides guidelines for "Soccer golf," a game through which young scholars can learn how to play golf by using their feet and soccer balls rather than clubs...
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Macarena Basketball Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review basic basketball skills-- dribbling, faking, shooting, and chest-passing-- while moving to the beat of music. This website includes a description of the activity as well as ideas for varying the lesson and assessing...
Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Classroom Teacher Integrated: Note Bowling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils familiar with musical notes and their values can participate in "note bowling." The simple physical activity described at this website can take place in both gym class and in music class.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Sailing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Curriculum teaching the skills necessary to understand the sport of sailing. Website includes suggested readings, lecture notes, and video demonstrations.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Fencing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A curriculum intended to teach beginners the sport of fencing. Includes a calendar of activities, readings, and video demonstration for the course.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Archery

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A curriculum to introduce the sport of indoor target archery. The course includes lecture materials, calendar of activities, suggested reading, and video demonstrations that emphasizes the care and use of equipment, safety, techniques,...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Scuba

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A curriculum to provide students with the skills necessary to take the certification exam to become a certified SCUBA diver. This course in for beginners and includes a calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and video demonstrations.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Weight Training

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An introduction course to weight lifting focusing on proper technique and understanding the biomechanics involved in the exercises. Curriculum includes a calendar, lecture notes, suggested reading, and video demonstrations.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Tennis

For Students 9th - 10th
A curriculum to introduce the basics of tennis as a sport. Course focuses on the basic stroke techniques with drills to give students a working knowledge of single and double tactics. Curriculum includes a calendar of activities,...