Middle School Physical Education – 8th Grade
Flag Football:
Objectives:
1. Understand the knowledge of basic rules, skills and terminology of flag football.
2. Demonstrate the proper mechanics for beginning flag football skills: throwing, catching, hiking, punting, kicking and running of patterns.
3. Understand player positions.
4. Continue to develop teamwork strategies.
5. Demonstrate characteristics of cooperation, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Pacing Guide:
It is recommended that the flag football unit be taught in nine class sessions.
Unit Assessment:
Students will be evaluated with skill assessments 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.