PHOTO: Upper Elementary Overhand Throw Post-Test

Upper Elementary students continue with centers.  This week, we're post-testing the overhand throw.  Fifth graders assessed partners, along with my assessment of each student.  When students assess each other, they learn the parts of the skill better, too.  Assessing one another also helps reinforce one of the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations for Physical Education: "Students will apply knowledge of the critical elements of movement concepts while performing the ... overhand throw in controlled settings." (K.MS.05.03, http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/K-8PE_313769_7.pdf)  Rubric items included:

• Side-on to target
• Non-throwing hand points at target
• Opposite foot steps forward
• Weight transfer from back to front
• Follow through in target direction

Centers for this week included:  

• Target post-test
• You choose!  throwing station (Students chose, with a partner, which object to throw back and forth.)
• Feedback/water station (students wrote down two things they enjoy about gym class and one thing they would like changed, then had the opportunity to get a drink of water)
• Fitness testing practice:  Flexed Arm Hang and Sit & Reach

Below is a picture of the objects at the You choose!  throwing station:

Foxtail, CatchBall (the giant jack), Particle Ball