K-2 PE Lesson Ideas

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Name of Activity: William Tell Gallop

Purpose of Activity: The students will be able to successfully gallop. When performing this activity, both feet point forward with one foot in front of the other (front foot steps, back foot closes)- with the left foot leading six times, followed by the right foot leading six times. Galloping is an important motor skill because it can be combined with other motor skills that will enhance the student's ability to participate in more complex physical activities.

Prerequisites: None

Suggested Grade Level: K-2

Materials Needed: six cones; a CD stereo; The William Tell Overture by Rossini

Description of Idea

Assessment Ideas:

* By using the song it allows a few minutes for the teacher to observe who can gallop and who needs more practice.
* To assess the knowledge of the skill cues, the teacher can either ask the class or have them write it down on paper.
* The teacher may also provide a handout that has various words such as: skip, step, hop, open, close, right, point, left, backward. Thereafter, the students circle the correct two skill cues.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

The purpose of galloping is to move from one point to another with the same foot leading each step. A person in a wheelchair is able to perform a similar movement by using the right arm to push the chair, then the left arm and continuing this pattern at least six times. (S)he can also help observe her/his classmates and cognitively learn what galloping looks like.