Foundational Skills & Development
•Year 8
•Basketball
•Distributed around court perimeters, properly inflated
Alternative: Size 5 footballs, playground balls
6 teams of 5, organised by colour
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured t-shirts
Mark out 2 basketball courts clearly
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Positioned at regulation height if available
Alternative: Target areas marked on walls, large bins
For student referees during tournament
Alternative: Hand signals only
One per team to track tournament progress
Alternative: Whiteboard for scores
A series of competitive games between multiple teams to determine a winner
An official who enforces the rules and ensures fair play during games
Playing according to rules with respect for opponents and officials
The mental and physical demands of performing skills in competitive situations
The ability to drive yourself to participate and improve without external pressure
Looking back at all learning from the basketball unit to assess progress
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills during refereeing, team discussions, presenting reflection findings to class
Tournament scoring and statistics, calculating win percentages, understanding angles for shooting and passing
Forces and motion in basketball shooting, energy systems during tournament play, reaction times in competitive situations
Spatial awareness on court, understanding positioning and movement patterns, mapping game strategies
Leadership development, conflict resolution during games, self-assessment and honest reflection, resilience in competitive situations
Central position between two courts during tournament for maximum supervision, circulate during skills assessment
Monitor skill application under pressure, assess leadership during refereeing, watch for positive competitive behaviour
Step in if refereeing becomes inconsistent, support teams struggling with tournament pressure, address any unsporting behaviour immediately
Model positive competitive behaviour, demonstrate key referee signals clearly, show enthusiasm for all skill levels
Full sports hall (minimum 20m x 30m) with clear boundaries and adequate ceiling height for basketball
Non-slip indoor surface, free from water or debris, appropriate basketball court markings
Immediate stop signal, assessment of any injury, appropriate first aid response, safe evacuation if required
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