Unit Plan

Name: Kyle Cusimano Grade Level: 9th

Unit Title/Activity Focus: Ultimate Frisbee

Curriculum Model(s): TGFU

Analysis and Description of the Setting:

The school I am teaching at is Dutchtown High School in Acension Parish outside of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has around 2,200 students enrolled in the
school. The P.E. class will 45 minutes long, including 7 minutes at the beginning
and end of class for the students to change into appropriate apparel. The classes
will consist of 25-35 students, some classes are all 9 th Graders and other classes are
mixed 10th-12th Graders, half male and female.
Rationale: Why is this unit appropriate for the student population?
National Standards, Benchmarks, & GLEs:
Standard 1-The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety
of motor skills and movement patterns.
S1.H3.L1- Demonstrates competency in 1 or more specialized skills in health-related
fitness activities.

Standard 2-The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts,

principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
S2.H2.L1- Uses movement concepts and principles (e.g., force, motion, rotation) to
analyze and improve performance of self and/or others in a selected skill
S2.H2.L2- Describes the speed/accuracy trade-off in throwing and striking skills
S2.H3.L1- Creates a practice plan to improve performance for a self-selected skill.

Standard 4- The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and

social behavior that respects self and others.
S4.H2.L1- Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others and teamwork while
engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.
S4.H3.L1-Uses communication skills and strategies that promote team/group
dynamics
Main Unit Objectives for All Learning Domains:

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-Students will understand the skill cues for the proper technique of throwing and
catching a Frisbee
-Students will understand the rules and regulations of the gameplay of Ultimate
Frisbee
-Students will understand team concepts and technique of the gameplay of Ultimate
Frisbee
Unit Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
Psychomotor:
-TSW perform the proper skill cues for catching a frisbee.
-TSW perform the proper skill cues for a forehand frisbee throw.
-TSW perform the proper skill cues for a backhand frisbee throw.
-TSW perform the proper skill cues for an overhead frisbee throw
Cognitive:
-TSW understand the boundaries of the field.
-TSW understand the rules and regulations of ultimate frisbee.
-TSW understand different scoring strategies by passing the ball around to
teammates.
-TSW understand spatial awareness.
Affective:
-TSW demonstrate the proper safety behaviors while participating in the various
activities during class.
-TSW demonstrate the proper social behaviors while working with other classmates
during their participation in the various activities during class.
-TSW value the activity and will be motivated to participate in the activity in class.
Introduction & History of the Activity:
In 1968 Joel Silver introduced his idea of Ultimate Frisbee to the Columbia High
School student council in Maplewood New Jersey, USA. The next year, the first game
was played between two groups of students. They used a Wham-O Master disc. In
1969 a team had been formed at the school and they played in a parking lot. The
only lines that existed were the goal lines, usually marked by the telephone poles or
piles of the players' coats. The first college ultimate game was played between

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Rutgers and Princeton on November 6, 1972. Rutgers won the game 29-27. The first
organized tournament, The National Collegiate Championships, was played on April
25th in 1975. Eight teams took part in a tournament in Yale. Rutgers University won
the final against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with 28-24. In 1976 the Yale
tournament was expanded and renamed into the National Ultimate Frisbee
Championship.
Formative Assessments for Each Learning Domain:
Students will be assessed by recalling the skill cues for any of the Frisbee throws or
catching a Frisbee when the teacher asks them during the skill practice activities of
the lessons.
Student will be asked to recall the skill cues for a backhand Frisbee throw:
-High-Level Response-Student recites and demonstrates all 5 cues without mistake
side-to-target, make an L and three fingers underneath, step to
target with dominant foot, flick and release, and point to target
-Mid-Level Response-Student recites and demonstrates 3 of the 5 cues
side-to-target, make an L and three fingers underneath, step to
target with dominant foot, flick and release, and point to target
-Low-Level Response-Student recites and demonstrates less than 3 of the 5 cues
side-to-target, make an L and three fingers underneath, step to
target with dominant foot, flick and release, and point to target
*Students with disabilities or injuries will be given another written assessment, only
if students have documentation from the school that says they cannot participate
Summative Assessments for Evaluation: Create a minimum of one
skill/performance assessment and one written/cognitive assessment. All
assessments should include an explanation of the assessment, how it will be used, a
copy of the assessment, and rubric/grading measures.
The skill/performance assessment will consist of a peer-assessment checklist. The
checklist will have all of the skill cues on it and an accuracy assessment. This
assessment will be administered during the unit before the formal competition
begins.

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Name of Student
Throw Performed
Side-to-Target
L and 3 fingers underneath
Step to target with dominant foot
Flick and release
Point to target
Accurate throw
Total Checks (#)
>3 Checks = Pass
<3 Checks = Fail
The written/cognitive assessment for the Ultimate Frisbee Unit will consist of
questions asking the students to recall skill cues for all Frisbee throws and questions
asking about the rules and regulations of ultimate Frisbee game-play. This test will
be administered at both the beginning and the end of the unit.
Ultimate Frisbee Post-Assessment

1. List 3 skill cues for the forehand Frisbee throw: (1 point each)
a.
b.
c.
2. List 3 skill cues for the backhand Frisbee throw: (1 point each)
a.
b.
c.
3. List 3 skill cues for the overhead or tomahawk Frisbee throw: (1 point each)
a.
b.
c.

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4. List 3 skill cues for catching a Frisbee: (1 point each)
a.
b.
c.
5. How do you score during gameplay of Ultimate Frisbee? (3 points)

6. What are the boundaries of a field used for Ultimate Frisbee? (3 points)

7. True or False; You can run with the Frisbee in your hand: (3 points)

8. When does the possession of the Frisbee change between the teams? (3
points)
24 total points
A- 22/24
B- 19/24
C- 17/24
D- 14/24
F- <14/24

Equipment, facilities, instructional devices:

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1 frisbee per 2 students

20-30 cones
6 frisbee golf chains/holes
10-15 polly spots
Flags for every student
Football Practice Field, or Basketball Gym

Culminating Activity:
Ultimate Frisbee Bracket-style tournament. Students will be split into teams and we
will play three 9-minute games; Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Championship.
Winners will receive Dutchtown Dollars.

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Block Plan:
Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

-Introduce
Ultimate Frisbee
-Administer Preassessment
-Introduce all
skill cues

-Practice skill
cues for
backhand throw
and catching a
frisbee

-Review skill
cues for
forehand throw
-Practice skill
cues for
overhead throw

-Practice all
throws during
Frisbee Golf

-Introduce
Ultimate Firsbee
Gameplay
-Small-sided
gameplay

-Small-sided
gameplay

-Review skill
cues for
backhand throw
and catching a
Frisbee
-Practice skill
cues for
forehand throw
-Small-sided
gameplay

-Formal

-Culminating
Activity

competition

Lesson Plans: Attached in email

Resources:
www.pecentral.org
www.usaultimate.org/resources/officiating/rules/default.aspx
www.shapeamerica.org

Friday

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