cricket
description
The Junior Division will be completing a Cricket unit, which is somewhat similar to the more familiar baseball/softball. Cricket is a game that is extremely popular in other parts of the world although there have been attempts to grow the sport in the United States. Throughout the unit, the students will transfer their knowledge from activities such as throwing, catching, baseball, and softball to help them learn the Cricket skills more quickly. It is important that students are able to make connections between the activities learned throughout their time here at Sage.
The structure of the classes during this unit is different from what the students are used to in the Junior Division. While there will be time for the students to solely practice an isolated skill, there is also going to be plenty of time for gameplay. Each class will be organized in a way to introduce students to an important skill (bowling, fielding, batting, etc.), but allowing them ample opportunity to implement these skills in a game situation. This will provide each student with an equal chance to learn every position on the field. Over time this simple skill development transforms into overall game knowledge. As this happens, the students learn about ball placement, player placement and many of the other strategies that can make them proficient players. While we try to include as many traditional rules as possible, it is logical for us to modify rules, playing areas, and procedures based on the number of students in class or other restrictions that we may face. As a result, our P.E. version of Cricket may be slightly different from what you have previously learned.
I am excited to teach this unit and I know the students are excited as well. Many of them are interested in learning an activity that they do not get to hear much about. Cricket is a fascinating game that requires a great deal of focus and skill. I recommend taking a look at some YouTube videos if you are interested in learning more about the sport.
For more information, check out the Introduction PowerPoint here.
The structure of the classes during this unit is different from what the students are used to in the Junior Division. While there will be time for the students to solely practice an isolated skill, there is also going to be plenty of time for gameplay. Each class will be organized in a way to introduce students to an important skill (bowling, fielding, batting, etc.), but allowing them ample opportunity to implement these skills in a game situation. This will provide each student with an equal chance to learn every position on the field. Over time this simple skill development transforms into overall game knowledge. As this happens, the students learn about ball placement, player placement and many of the other strategies that can make them proficient players. While we try to include as many traditional rules as possible, it is logical for us to modify rules, playing areas, and procedures based on the number of students in class or other restrictions that we may face. As a result, our P.E. version of Cricket may be slightly different from what you have previously learned.
I am excited to teach this unit and I know the students are excited as well. Many of them are interested in learning an activity that they do not get to hear much about. Cricket is a fascinating game that requires a great deal of focus and skill. I recommend taking a look at some YouTube videos if you are interested in learning more about the sport.
For more information, check out the Introduction PowerPoint here.
learning objectives
- Demonstrate good sportspersonship and teamwork
- Learn the rules of Cricket
- Learn how to properly throw, catch, and hit in a basic Cricket match
- Learn the various positions: batsman, bowler, wicket keeper, etc.
- Compare Cricket to popular bat and ball games that we play more frequently in the United States
- Have fun!
- Be active and healthy