The document outlines a Frisbee unit plan for a physical education class that introduces students to basic Frisbee skills through lessons focused on throwing, catching, cutting, and defensive positioning skills, with content delivered through warm-ups, drills, and progressively more complex small-sided games culminating in a 5 on 5 scrimmage to assess skill acquisition and fitness outcomes. The unit is designed for a class of 60 college students with varying experience levels and will take place 3 times a week in a gym that must be shared with other classes.

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West Virginia University PETE Unit Plan
Unit Activity Frisbee
Unit Context Learner Characteristics: Number of students 60 divided into 3 groups
of 20, students around 18+ years old. Students’ abilities, skills, and
learning styles are on different developmental levels. Previous
experience and knowledge ranges from novice to advanced abilities.
Physical Environment: WVU Shell building, which is a large gym that
will be split into 3 sections. Monday Wednesday, and Friday will have
access to the gym. The Shell will be shared by three Frisbee classes.
When it gets warm some classes may be held in the band practice area
in the parking lot.
Equipment Access: Equipment will be obtained from Jaron Thomas at
the Shell building. Requests will be sent to Jaron at least 24 hours in
advance.
Special Concerns: Proper footwear is required (closed toe, athletic
shoes). Also students are expected to wear clothes that they can move
comfortably in. Some of the space may be limited in the shell if there are
other classes in there.
Standards
Addressed
NASPE Standards for PE
_x_ Motor Skills & Movement Forms
x Movement Concepts
x Physical Activity
x Health-Related Fitness
x Personal & Social Behavior
x Values Physical Activity
WV Standards for PE
_x_ Movement Forms
_x_ Motor Skills
_x_ Physical Activity
_x_ Physical Fitness
_x_ Personal & Social Behavior
Unit Goal
To introduce students to the basic skills and techniques involved in playing
frisbee.
Name: Zach Foose Date: 3/7/2014

2. Unit Objectives Psychomotor: SWBAT physically perform Frisbee skills at a basic
beginner’s level (Forehand throw, Backhand throw, Hammer Throw,
Clap catch, 2 handed rim grab, 1 handed rim grab, Offensive and
Defensive skills) with 70% accuracy on a application test.
Cognitive: SWBAT understand how to perform the skills and know the
rules of Frisbee with 70% accuracy as assessed by cognitive quizzes.
Affective: SWBAT incorporate team strategy and concepts into
application tasks and game-play. SWBAT participate in Frisbee as a
recreational activity with competency and enjoyment. SWBAT be
competent, literate, and enthusiastic about the game of ultimate frisbee.
Daily quizzes will be assigned based of provided readings. Students will
follow the sport education model, working as a team within roles (coach,
fitness trainer, equipment manager, etc.) to earn daily team points
(wearing the right color, attendance, knowing your roles, etc.).
Health-Related Fitness: SWBAT increase their cardiovascular
endurance, flexibility, and strength through daily fitness activities, game
play, and practice. Students will be engaged in vigorous activity during
game play which will help them to achieve over 50% of MVPA during
every lesson. During fitness training students will achieve 80% MVPA.
Students will participate in a fitness challenge towards the end of the
semester/unit.

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Content Outline Motor Skills:
Backhand Throw
Forehand Throw
Hammer Throw
Critical Elements:
Grip:
Fingers Curled under Disk
thumb on top (Disk Parallel
with arm);Staggered stance
sided to your target
Cock wrist back; Rotate waist
bringing Frisbee back to
waist (to generate velocity)
transfer weight from back
foot to your front foot; extend
arm out point towards target
snapping wrist at the end
Grip:
Thumb on top, Index and
Middle finger extended out
under the Frisbee; Knees
slightly bent and feet towards
the receiver, Shift weight to
throwing side, When bringing
disk back keep elbow pointed
to target (keeping disk level
while bringing forward),
Extend arm forward while
rotating trunk forward, Snap
wrist when releasing and
keep hand pointed at
receiver (palm should be
facing the sky).
Grip: Same as Forehand
Throw (Thumb on top, Index
and Middle finger extended
out under the Frisbee. Knees
slightly bent and feet towards
the receiver); Similar to an
Volleyball Overhand serve:
Start with disk at side (as if
going to forearm throw it),
Move the disc above your
head holding the disc
vertically, when disc is 45
degrees from ground (over
head) release the disc, Right
leg is out to the back of you,
Weight should be on right leg
(or opposite if faking a left
forearm throw), as bringing
disc up and over your head,
weight should be transferring
to left. After weight is
transferred, right leg may
come forward to balance.
Instructional Cues:
Staggered stance
Face target
Bring Frisbee back
Transfer weight forward
Extend arm forward
Snap wrist and release
staggered Stance
Shift weight to throwing side
Keep elbow pointed to target
Rotate and extend arm
forward
Release pointing at target
and palm facing up
Fake Forearm throw
Bring Disc over head
(holding disc Vertically)
Transfer weight from right to
left
At 45 Degrees release high

4. Motor Skills:
Clap Catch
2 Handed Rim Grab/ 1
Handed Rim Grab
Pivoting
Faking
Dump & Swing
Critical Elements:
As Frisbee is coming in at
chest level, Square Chest to
the Frisbee, Look Frisbee in
with eyes, place one hand on
top of Frisbee, while
simultaneously bring free
hand up to catch under the
Frisbee (Sandwiching the
Frisbee with your hands)
If the disk isn’t coming
straight at you, Aim to grasp
the disk with your 4 fingers
on top and thumb on the
bottom (Crab Grasp), If
Frisbee is coming low, rotate
hand so fingers are on
bottom and thumb is on top.
When a receiver catches, he
or she must establish a pivot
foot. The receiver must keep
a part of one foot in contact
with a spot on the ground,
while his or her other foot is
allowed to move freely.
When being covered, Pump
fake the throw (fake to one
area), break eye contact with
receiver, pivot to an area that
isn’t covered as well against
the defender, and release
quickly (preferably using the
hammer throw)
The thrower gives a short
pass to a teammate and
immediately “goes” to get
open for a return swing pass
Instructional Cues:
Square body up
Look into hands
Clap on to the Frisbee (Top
and Bottom)
Locate Frisbee
Look Frisbee into hand
Grasp with Crab Grasp
Catch Frisbee
Plant one foot
Break eye contact
Fake one way
Pivot another way and throw
Players will play against Man
to man Defense
Practice running the Dump &
Swing

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Motor Skills:
Buttonhook Cut
Counter-Break Cut
Defensive Position
Covering a Cutter/ Triangle
Position
Straight Up Mark/ Jamming a
receiver
Force Forehand Throw/ Back
hand throw
Critical Elements:
Offensive player will run
towards endzone then
change direction and head
back towards the thrower. Or
the offensive player can run
towards thrower than cut the
opposite direction towards
the endzone
An offensive player breaks
deep for a corner of the end
zone then cuts to the other
corner of the end zone.
Defender keeps a low center
of gravity, Knees slightly
bent, Back straight up, feet
shoulder with apart, Defender
should be light on the back of
their feet, so they are ready
to backpedal and change
direction quickly
Defensive Position, Have
vision on both receiver and
thrower (Being between both
of them), Sets up in Force
Lane Passing Side, Back
Pedals with receiver, when
thrower throws, Defender
makes move for the Frisbee
The Defender (Mark) jams
the receiver, trying to
eliminate him from going
deep. Defender allows
receiver to get short throws.
Defender defends the
forehand side of a receiver or
the backhand side of a
receiver. Similar to straight
up mark, but jamming the
receiver to one side rather
than playing them evenly.
Instructional Cues:
Player sprints one way then
changes direction
Receiver will run one
direction then cut to lose
defender
Thrower will lead the Frisbee
soon after the receiver
changes direction
Torso and head straight up
Knees Slightly bent
Light on feet
Defensive Position
Locate Receiver and
Thrower
Backpedal
Make move for the Frisbee
Don’t allow receiver to get
deep
Force receiver in one
direction until he/she is
trapped on the sideline

6. Scope and
Sequence of
Content
Informing Tasks:
Backhand Throw
Forehand Throw
Hammer Throw
Clap Catch
2 Handed/1 Handed Rim
Grab
Pivoting
Faking
Dump & Swing
Button Hook Cut
Counter Break Cut
Defensive Position
Covering a Cutter
Straight Up Mark
Force Forehand/ Backhand
Throw
Extension Tasks:
Throwing on move to
stationary target/throwing to
moving target
Throwing on move to
stationary target/throwing to
moving target
Throwing on move to
stationary target/throwing to
moving target
Throwing to a target moving
in a pattern
Throwing to a target moving
in a pattern
Monkey in the middle
Monkey in the middle
Practice move against
Defense
Practice move against
Defense
Practice move against
Defense
4 vs 3 Box
4 vs 3 Box
Forcing Defenses
Forcing Defense
Application Tasks:
DiskGolf(Use hula hoops for
lack of DiskGolf Goals)
DiskGolf(Use hula hoops for
lack of DiskGolf Goals)
DiskGolf(Use hula hoops for
lack of DiskGolf Goals)
Frisbee Baseball
Frisbee Baseball
2 vs 2
2 vs 2
2 vs 2
2 vs 2
2 vs 2
5 On 5
5 On 5
5 On 5
5 on 5

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Block Time Plan Lesson 1:
Introduction & Skills Combine
Review classroom rules,
procedures, and syllabus.
Fitness/Skill Combine: Students
will be tested on Throwing and
Catching Skills.
Combine will be set up in
multiple stations. stations focus
on throwing, catching, catching
on run, agility, strength.
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 2:
Assigning Teams & Roles;
Throws: Backhand, Forehand,
hammer
Quiz
Teams will be assigned based
on skill level. Teams will choose
a team name and color.
Fitness: Dynamic Warm Up with
team.
Students will practice with team,
the following skills.
Backhand Throw:
Cues:
Face target
Bring Frisbee back
Transfer weight forward
Extend arm forward
Snap wrist and release
Forearm Throw:
Cues:
Staggered Stance
Shift weight to throwing side
Keep elbow pointed to target
Rotate and extend arm forward
Release pointing at target and
palm facing up
Hammer Throw:
Fake Forearm throw
Bring Disc over head (holding
disc Vertically)
Transfer weight from right to left
At 45 Degrees release high
Coaches will go over Task sheet
which will include Throwing to a
moving target, throwing on the
move
Application Task
Disc Golf
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 3:
Review of Throws; Catches:
Clap Catch, 2 & 1 handed Rim
catch
Quiz
Review Throwing
Dynamic Warm Up with team
Students will practice with team,
the following skills.
Clap Catch:
Cues:
Square body up
Look into hands
Clap on to the Frisbee (Top and
Bottom)
2 & 1 Handed Rim Catch:
Cues:
Locate Frisbee
Look Frisbee into hand
Grasp with Crab Grasp
Coaches will go over task sheet
which will include students
practicing their catching skills by
throwing to a player moving
using each of the new catching
skills
Application task
1 Minute Catching Contest
Assign Readings for next class.

8. Lesson 4:
Reviews of Catches; Offensive
skills: Pivoting, Faking,
Offensive Stack, Buttonhook
cut, dump & swing, counter
break cut
Quiz
Review of Catches
Dynamic Warm up with Team
Students will practice with team,
the following skills.
Pivoting:
Cues:
Catch Frisbee
Plant one foot
Faking:
Cues:
Break eye contact
Fake one way
Pivot another way and throw
Give & Go:
Cues:
The thrower gives a short pass
to a teammate and immediately
“goes” to get open for a return
swing pass
Buttonhook Cut:
Cues:
Player sprints one way then
changes direction to get open
Counter break Cut:
Cues:
Receiver will run one direction
then cut to lose defender in the
end zone
Coaches will use coaching sheet
to practice. They will play:
Monkey in the middle
Practice offense Cuts against
defense
Application task
players playing 2 on 2 practicing
new skills
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 5:
Review of Offense; Defensive
skills: Defensive Position,
Covering a cutter, Straight up
Mark, Force
Forehand/backhand
Quiz
Review of Offensive Skills
Dynamic Warm up with Team
Students will practice with team,
the following skills.
Defensive Position:
Cues:
Torso and head straight up
Knees Slightly bent
Light on feet
Covering a Cutter:
Cues:
Defensive Position
Locate Receiver and Thrower
Backpedal
Make move for the Frisbee
Straight Up Mark:
Cues:
The Defender (Mark) jams the
receiver, trying to eliminate him
from going deep. Defender
allows receiver to get short
throws.
Force Forehand/Backhand:
Cues:
Force receiver in one direction
until he/she is trapped on the
sideline. Similar to Straight up
Mark
Coaches will use coaching sheet
to practice and will do these
following extension task:
4 vs 3 box
Forcing Defenses
Application Task
5 On 5
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 6:
Review of Defense;
Break Down of Rules;
Practice Play
Quiz
Review and use of offensive
skills and strategies.
Gives examples with commonly
used plays in ultimate frisbee
Dynamic Warm Up with Team
Coaches will have sheet which
has drills they can do with team
to practice for tournament game
play
Application task
Exhibition Games 5 on 5
Assign Readings for next class.

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Lesson 7:
Practice Play
Quiz
Review and use of defensive
skills and strategies.
Gives examples with commonly
used defensive strategies in
ultimate frisbee
Dynamic Warm Up with Team
Coaches will have sheet which
has drills they can do with team
to practice for tournament game
play
Application Task
Exhibition Games 5 on 5
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 8:
Quiz
Review and use of offensive and
defensive skills and strategies.
Gives examples with commonly
used defensive strategies in
ultimate frisbee
Dynamic Warm Up with Team
Coaches will have sheet which
has drills they can do with team
to practice for tournament game
play
Exhibition Games 5 on 5
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 9:
Quiz
Dynamic stretching
Students will continue
developing a game plan/
Strategies with their teams
during their practice time.
Fitness Test
Students will perform a fitness
test of the following skills.
- Shuttle Run
- Long Jumps
- Plank
- Line Jumps
- Wall Sits
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 10:
Quiz
Tournament Play
Dynamic Warm Up with Team
Team practice
Playoff seeding is dependent on
daily team points throughout the
semester
Students will participate in final
tournament
Assign Readings for next class.
Lesson 11:
Quiz
Tournament Play
Dynamic Warm Up with Team
Team practice
Playoff seeding is dependent on
daily team points throughout the
semester
Students will participate in
championships for both winners
bracket and losers bracket.

10. Instructional
Strategy Sport Education Model - SCARRF Principle
S – Seasons- Teams will participate in daily team practices that will lead
up to the daily application challenges. Working together as a team
throughout the season will earn you points for the day, which goes
towards your season standings in the class. Teammates will need to
motivate each other to be present, on time, and wearing the correct
clothes to participate.
C- Competition- Every day teams will participate in an application
challenge. The application challenge is something different each time
depending on what the focus of that teams practice is that particular day.
Daily team points are earned in the competition, which goes towards
your season standings in the class. Players/Students get the
opportunity to practice and showcase their individual skills to the teacher
then have an opportunity to apply those skills in team competitions.
A- Affiliation – Daily team points come from a couple different daily
tasks some of which have a lot to do with affiliation, such as wearing
your correct team shirt color and showing up for class on time. Affiliation
helps teams to keep their players/students in check. It is a motivational
tool that allows the students to manage their own behaviors which can
help provide a better, overall, experience to/for the whole class.
R- Roles- Every week students on each team will be assigned a certain
role for their team. The roles include a team coach, head fitness trainer,
equipment manager, and daily statistician. Roles provide an opportunity
to develop an understanding and appreciations for everything
encompassing the sport itself. It develops both leadership and following
skills which are essential and translate to all group/team concepts.
R- Record Keeping- Teams will have to report their raw scores from
their application tasks and their daily team points to the instructor who
tallies them up throughout the season. Teams are responsible for
keeping track of their points to prevent any errors in points. Recording
Keeping promotes competition which gives reason to why the students
are competing in the first. Better scores equal better grades, which
places the task of motivating to the students/teams on themselves.
F- Festivities- Teams will participate in a culminating playoff style
tournament; This is what the class is ultimately leading up to. Teams
will be seeded based on their team records. Competition will include
both a winners and losers bracket to determine 1st
though 4th
place.

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Assessment
Procedures
Students will be assessed on their skills through a combine. This will
create equal teams for the semester.
Each team will be awarded points for attendance, wearing their team
color, and for daily participation (knowing their roles). *Daily Team
Points Bonus
Daily Quizzes will be administered at the beginning of each class,
content of quizzes come from assigned readings.
Daily application points will be accumulated throughout the season
based on their performance in their daily application tasks.
Teams will be seeded in the tournament based on their daily application
points.
Final fitness combine will be assigned.
60% App Tasks, describe 10 app tasks at 6 worth a max of 6 points
each.
10% Quizzes, describe “10 quizzes will be given based on readings…”
10% Final, describe what, why and how
20% Game Play, describe the what, why and how
Resources Used Book: “Ultimate Techniques & Tactics”
Website: Youtube “The Stack (or Flow) Ultimate Frisbee”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzZNijpD67k
Website: USA Ultimate “Rules of Ultimate”
http://www.usaultimate.org/resources/officiating/rules/default.aspx#10simplerule
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