Respect and Roll-taking Lesson (Middle School)

Today we will be starting with a Walk and Talk. On signal, find a group of 4 and get toe-to-toe. With your group, move clockwise around the perimeter and talk about things you see and hear when people show “respect” in Physical Education class. Respect in PE is defined as being thoughtful or considerate of others. You might show respect for the equipment, your fellow classmates, the teacher, and yourself.
As you pass me, say your name so I can learn it and take roll. When you hear the stop signal, return quickly to me. (Allow students to walk and talk for at least 1 loop before signaling for them to return.)

What did your group come up with? How might you see people being respectful in PE? (Review answers and write in T-Chart on whiteboard.) How might you hear people being respectful in PE? (Review answers and write in T-Chart on whiteboard.) Showing respect is important for many reasons. Respecting equipment keeps it safe and helps maintain it for years to come. Showing respect for classmates helps people feel good about themselves. When we all show respect in PE, everyone benefits.

In Pass the Hat you will practice respect. On signal, send the person in your group with the birthday nearest to today to choose a piece of equipment to use for Pass the Hat.
Stand in a file line on the perimeter and begin following the Leader with the ball clockwise around the perimeter. Leader tosses the ball overhead and slightly back for the 2nd in line to catch. Continue tossing until it reaches the last in line. Once it is caught by the last in line, they run on the outside to the front of the line and repeat.
While moving around the loop stay within 3 paces of your group (demonstrate distance) and be respectful of other groups. Pass other groups only on the outside. Don’t throw equipment into other groups. On signal, return and bring equipment in.

Can you keep equipment under control, be respectful, and avoid interfering with other groups while traveling?

We’ll do activities like Pass the Hat to warm-up and take roll at the beginning of class, so it’s important to know how to keep equipment under control and travel safely.
Why is it important to be respectful during Physical Education?