Lesson 7 - Leadership & Fair Play
Team Skills & Leadership Strategies
•Year 8
•Sport Education
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How can we demonstrate leadership and celebrate team success while maintaining fair play in competitive basketball?
Learning Objectives
- Lead their own warm-up and drills with confidence and clear instruction
- Demonstrate fair play and good sportsmanship under competitive match conditions
- Celebrate team successes through reflection and recognition of all contributions
- Assess themselves and teammates using established criteria and provide constructive feedback
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully lead team warm-ups with appropriate basketball skills practice
- Students will demonstrate consistent fair play behaviours during competitive matches
- Students will actively celebrate team achievements and acknowledge individual contributions
- Students will complete accurate self and peer assessments using the basketball matrix
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around court perimeter for easy access during warm-up
Alternative: Size 5 footballs, netballs for skill practice
Sorted into team sets ready for quick distribution
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured t-shirts
Available for students to set up their own drill areas
Alternative: Markers, spots, polo shirts as markers
Prepared in advance with clear instructions and timings
Alternative: Laminated instruction sheets, tablet/phone with timer apps
Clipboards available for outdoor use
Alternative: Digital assessment forms on tablets
Distributed to fitness coaches at start of lesson
Alternative: Mobile phone timer apps, classroom clock
Key Vocabulary
Positive recognition and acknowledgement of team and individual achievements
Fair and generous behaviour especially in competitive situations, showing respect for opponents and officials
Different aspects of physical fitness including speed, agility, endurance, strength, flexibility
Evaluating your own performance against set criteria to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Evaluating a teammate's performance to provide constructive feedback and support their development
A structured assessment tool showing different levels of basketball skills and game understanding
Meeting specific goals set for improvement in skills, fitness or game understanding
Thinking carefully about performance, decisions and learning to improve future performance
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic basketball skills (dribbling, passing, shooting)
- Understanding of game rules and basic tactics
- Experience working in teams and following instructions
- Basic knowledge of fitness components
Current Skills
- Leadership and communication in sports settings
- Fair play and sportsmanship under pressure
- Team celebration and positive reinforcement techniques
- Self and peer assessment skills
Next Steps
- Advanced leadership roles in school sport
- Coaching and mentoring younger students
- Tournament organisation and officiating
- Independent fitness training and programme design
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Leadership involves clear communication, organisation, and adaptability to team needs
- Fair play means respecting opponents, officials, and teammates regardless of game pressure
- Team celebration should recognise effort, improvement, and diverse contributions, not just scoring
- Self-assessment requires honesty and specific evidence from performance
- Good teammates support each other during mistakes and challenges
- Fitness training improves basketball performance when done with proper technique and team support
- Target setting should be specific, achievable, and connected to current performance level
Common Misconceptions
- Leadership is only about being loud and bossy - actually it's about clear communication and supporting others
- Fair play is only important when winning - actually it's most important when under pressure
- Only scoring and winning should be celebrated - actually effort, improvement, and teamwork are equally valuable
- Self-assessment should always be positive - actually honest reflection includes areas for improvement
- Fitness training is separate from sport skills - actually sport-specific fitness directly improves game performance
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts with frequent changes, clear role responsibilities, movement breaks, positive behaviour reinforcement system
dyspraxia
- Simplified movement patterns, extra practice time, peer buddy support, modified equipment with better grip
autism spectrum
- Clear structure with visual schedules, quiet reflection spaces available, predictable routines, social story for fair play concepts
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of court layout, buddy system for movement, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Clear visual demonstrations, written instruction cards, hand signals for communication, visual timer for activities
physical disability
- Modified activities for wheelchair users, adapted equipment with larger balls, seated leadership roles, alternative fitness challenges
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills in leadership roles, vocabulary development for sports terminology, report writing for team reflection
Maths
Timing fitness challenges, calculating improvement percentages, statistical analysis of team performance data
Science
Understanding fitness components and their physiological effects, biomechanics of basketball skills, heart rate monitoring
Drama
Role-playing leadership scenarios, presentation skills for team briefings, confidence building through performance
PSHE
Leadership development, emotional regulation under pressure, celebrating diversity in team contributions, conflict resolution
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central court position for match observation, rotate between fitness stations, position near student leaders for support
Observation Focus
Monitor leadership quality, fair play behaviours, team inclusion, skill application under pressure
Intervention Points
Step in if safety concerns arise, support struggling student leaders, address poor sportsmanship immediately
Demonstration Notes
Model positive sportsmanship behaviours, demonstrate target-setting process, show appropriate celebration techniques
Verbal Cues
- •'Great sportsmanship there!'
- •'Remember to celebrate your teammates!'
- •'That's excellent leadership!'
- •'Focus on your next play!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Full basketball court or large gymnasium space minimum 25m x 15m with 3m clearance around boundaries
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from water, debris, or obstacles that could cause trips or falls
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Basketballs properly inflated and checked for damage
- •Cones in good condition with no sharp edges or cracks
- •Bibs clean and appropriate size to avoid restricted movement
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during fast-paced game situations
- •Falls when changing direction quickly or jumping
- •Overexertion during fitness challenges
- •Ball strikes to face or body during passes or rebounds
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries established and enforced
- •Progressive warm-up to prepare body for intense activity
- •Regular hydration breaks especially during fitness challenges
- •Modified contact rules for safe competitive play
- •Adequate supervision ratios for multiple activities
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility during match play
- •Monitor fitness challenge intensity for signs of overexertion
- •Watch for emotional responses during competitive situations
- •Ensure student leaders maintain safety standards
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if serious injury