Lesson Plan: Identifying and Improving Football Movement Skills

General Information

• Subject: Physical Education
• Year Level: Year 9
• Duration: 50 minutes
• Class Size: 30 students
• Location: School sports field or gymnasium

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum for Physical Education, focusing on the strand of "Physical Activity" at Level 4-5. Students will learn and understand movement concepts applied in different physical activities and how to use motor skills effectively in complex movement environments. Further reference to the curriculum can be found at the New Zealand Physical Education Curriculum.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify key movement skills required in football, such as dribbling, passing, and shooting.
2. Understand the fundamentals of each skill through demonstration and practice.
3. Reflect on their own performance and identify areas for improvement in their football skills.

Materials Needed

• Footballs (one per pair of students)
• Cones for marking dribbling areas and goals
• Video clips demonstrating professional football skills (optional)
• Feedback sheets for peer assessment

Lesson Breakdown

Warm-Up (10 minutes)

• Activity: Students will jog around the field twice to warm up followed by dynamic stretches focusing on legs and lower back.
• Discussion: Brief discussion on the importance of warming up and how it relates to performance and injury prevention.

Introduction to Football Skills (5 minutes)

• Explanation: Introduction of the three main skills (dribbling, passing, shooting) with real-life applications in football.
• Video Demonstration: Show short clips of each skill being performed by professionals (if available).

Skill Stations (20 minutes)

• Station 1: Dribbling

  • Task: Navigate through a course of cones using control and quick footwork.

• Station 2: Passing

  • Task: Pass the ball to a partner over varying distances ensuring accuracy and control.

• Station 3: Shooting

  • Task: Shoot the ball from different positions outside the goal area, focusing on power and placement.

• Instructions: Students rotate through each station, spending approximately 6-7 minutes at each. Teachers and peer assessors provide feedback on technique and areas for improvement.

Group Mini-Games (10 minutes)

• Activity: Organise mini-games (5-a-side) allowing students to apply their skills in a simulated match environment.
• Focus: Encourage students to focus on the use of skills learnt in real game scenarios.

Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Cool Down: Gentle jogging and stretching focusing again on the legs and lower back.
• Reflection: Students fill out a quick feedback sheet on what skills they felt confident in and what they need to work on. Feedback should be discussed in the following lessons to track progress.

Assessment and Feedback

• Peer Assessment: Students use criteria-based checklists to provide peer feedback during the skill stations.
• Teacher Observation: Teachers assess students based on their engagement, technique, and improvement during the session.

Follow-Up

• Homework: Students are encouraged to practice these skills at home and come prepared to the next lesson with one specific goal for improvement.
• Next Lessons: Subsequent lessons will focus on tactical applications of these skills in game situations and continued skill refinement.

Modifications and Accommodations

• Adjust the physical demand and rules as necessary to ensure inclusivity for all ability levels.
• Provide visual aids and physical demonstrations for students who benefit from visual learning.

By structuring the lesson around skill development stations and integrating both practice and play, students can experience direct application of skills in a fun and educational setting, meeting the educational standards of New Zealand's physical education objectives.