Middle School Physical Education – 8th Grade
Volleyball:
Volleyball was created in 1895 when William G. Morgan, a YMCA instructor in Massachusetts, combined components of basketball, baseball, handball and tennis to create what he call “mintonette”. Observers of the game noticed that players were “volleying” the ball back and forth and the name of the game was changed to volleyball. Volleyball is an extremely popular game in the United States which can be played both indoors and outdoors.
Playing volleyball can help improve muscular strength and increase eye-hand coordination.
Students will participate in a variety of drills and lead up games to increase and expand their volleyball skills. The goal for all students is to have the skills and knowledge necessary to play a more advanced level game of volleyball.
Objectives:
1. Review the rules and terminology of the game of volleyball.
2. Review the proper mechanics for: ready position (athletic stance) underhand serve, overhand serve, forearm pass/bump and overhand pass/set.
3. Demonstrate the proper mechanics of spiking and knowledge of blocking.
4. Demonstrate team strategies.
5. Demonstrate the characteristics of cooperation, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
6. Demonstrate safety procedures and proper care and use of equipment.
Pacing Guide:
It is recommended that the volleyball unit be taught in nine class sessions.
Unit Assessment:
Students will be evaluated with a written and/or skill assessment to determine that the unit objectives have been met. Students will also be assessed through teacher observation of skills and knowledge of rules during game play. These are two district required assessments:
- Volleyball Skill Assessment – overhand serve
- Volleyball Skill Assessment – toss, bump, set, catch