Lesson Subject
Tumbling and Rope Climbing
Student Grade Level: 4
Lesson Focus:
Rope Climbing Skills
Number of Students
25
Resources
functionalhandstrength.com
Lesson Duration
20 minutes
NASPE Standards Met
Standard 2:
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Illinois Learning Standards/Goals Met
19.A.2 Demonstrate control when performing combinations and sequences in locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative motor patterns.
19.C.2a Identify and apply rules and safety procedures in physical activities.
Learning Objectives
Psychomotor
Cognitive
Affective
Lesson Activities
Est. Time 5 min
Activity Title
Warm-Ups: Simon Says
Class Organization
Students will line up in the middle of the gymnasium in a circle. From here they will follow instructions.
“You all must pay close attention. There are no ‘Outs’ in this game. If you go without Simon saying so, then you must do 5 jumping jacks to come back in.”
“We have to listen carefully to make sure we hear what Simon says. We cannot do that if we are playing and talking to other people.”
Est. Time
5 min
Activity Title
Foot-Brake Technique
Class Organization
Students will form a half circle in front of the ropes and sit down. The teacher will explain and demonstrate the foot-brake rope climb.
Teaching Points
“To begin, jump a small amount up the rope and grasp with the hands.”
“Wrap the rope around on legs so that the tail goes over the foot of that leg.”
“Put your other foot down really hard on top of the rope so it gets stuck between your feet.”
Est. Time
15 min
Activity Title
Student Rope Climb
Class Organization
Students will form 3 lines near the ropes. They will use the foot-brake technique to climb only ½ body length or 3 feet. They will then climb down and engage in other activities until their turn to climb again.
Teaching Points
“You must perform the skill to climb. I do not want to see anyone climb without it.”
“If you climb past the basketball hoop, you will sit down on the side.”
“Think about how much easier it is to climb with this skill instead of using your hands and knees.”
Lesson Modifications (Illness and/or Students with Disabilities)
There are several students who have special needs in terms of being on the autism spectrum. These students will be given additional individualized instruction if they should need it to gain a working understanding of the skill. I will also assist those students by holding and positioning the rope so that they can more easily get into the foot-brake position.
Other Considerations
Assessment Methods
I will informally assess each student by observing them as they utilize the skill to climb up a short length of rope. A checklist of skill aspects could be used as a rubric to formally assess the skill at a later time.
Equipment Required
Several climbing ropes, crash pads, and floor mats.
Safety Considerations
Students will not be able to climb above a 3-foot limit. Students will also climb down from the rope instead of dropping or sliding down.
Tumbling and Rope Climbing
Student Grade Level: 4
Lesson Focus:
Rope Climbing Skills
Number of Students
25
Resources
functionalhandstrength.com
Lesson Duration
20 minutes
NASPE Standards Met
Standard 2:
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Illinois Learning Standards/Goals Met
19.A.2 Demonstrate control when performing combinations and sequences in locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative motor patterns.
19.C.2a Identify and apply rules and safety procedures in physical activities.
Learning Objectives
Psychomotor
- Students will perform a proper foot-brake technique when mounting the rope.
- Students will climb up at least 3 feet of rope using this technique before climbing down and dismounting the rope.
Cognitive
- Students will describe the foot-brake technique at the end of the lesson.
- Students will describe basic concepts of friction and why this makes climbing easier.
Affective
- Students will wait in line in their correct order and pay attention to class during instruction.
- Students will conduct themselves in a safe manner while they are in contact with the rope.
Lesson Activities
Est. Time 5 min
Activity Title
Warm-Ups: Simon Says
Class Organization
Students will line up in the middle of the gymnasium in a circle. From here they will follow instructions.
“You all must pay close attention. There are no ‘Outs’ in this game. If you go without Simon saying so, then you must do 5 jumping jacks to come back in.”
“We have to listen carefully to make sure we hear what Simon says. We cannot do that if we are playing and talking to other people.”
Est. Time
5 min
Activity Title
Foot-Brake Technique
Class Organization
Students will form a half circle in front of the ropes and sit down. The teacher will explain and demonstrate the foot-brake rope climb.
Teaching Points
“To begin, jump a small amount up the rope and grasp with the hands.”
“Wrap the rope around on legs so that the tail goes over the foot of that leg.”
“Put your other foot down really hard on top of the rope so it gets stuck between your feet.”
Est. Time
15 min
Activity Title
Student Rope Climb
Class Organization
Students will form 3 lines near the ropes. They will use the foot-brake technique to climb only ½ body length or 3 feet. They will then climb down and engage in other activities until their turn to climb again.
Teaching Points
“You must perform the skill to climb. I do not want to see anyone climb without it.”
“If you climb past the basketball hoop, you will sit down on the side.”
“Think about how much easier it is to climb with this skill instead of using your hands and knees.”
Lesson Modifications (Illness and/or Students with Disabilities)
There are several students who have special needs in terms of being on the autism spectrum. These students will be given additional individualized instruction if they should need it to gain a working understanding of the skill. I will also assist those students by holding and positioning the rope so that they can more easily get into the foot-brake position.
Other Considerations
Assessment Methods
I will informally assess each student by observing them as they utilize the skill to climb up a short length of rope. A checklist of skill aspects could be used as a rubric to formally assess the skill at a later time.
Equipment Required
Several climbing ropes, crash pads, and floor mats.
Safety Considerations
Students will not be able to climb above a 3-foot limit. Students will also climb down from the rope instead of dropping or sliding down.