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Lesson 1 - Basketball Fundamentals

Excellence In Sport Education

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Year 9

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Sport Education

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Big Question

How can we develop leadership skills while mastering basketball fundamentals to become effective team players?

Learning Objectives

Understand the key principles and structure of Sport Education model
Identify and demonstrate understanding of team roles and responsibilities
Apply creating and denying space concepts in basketball scenarios
Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills

Key Outcomes

Students will explain Sport Education principles and their role within it
Students will demonstrate basic basketball skills in 3v3 game situations
Students will identify and apply space creation and denial strategies
Students will work collaboratively showing leadership and teamwork qualities

Equipment & Resources Required

Basketball

11 (1 per 2-3 students)

Distributed around court perimeter for easy access

Alternative: Size 5 footballs or netballs for modified games

Coloured Bibs

30 (sets of different colours)

Organised in team colour sets for quick distribution

Alternative: Coloured bands or pinnies

Dish Cones

20-30

Used to mark boundaries and activity areas

Alternative: Spot markers or chalk lines

Laptop/Tablet

Pre-loaded with Sport Education presentation

Alternative: Printed handouts of role descriptions

Cards

6 sets

One set per team with clear role explanations

Alternative: Laminated sheets or digital display

Key Vocabulary

Sport Education

A curriculum model where students take on authentic roles within teams while learning sport skills and knowledge

Team Captain

The leader responsible for motivating the team, making tactical decisions, and representing the team

Skill Coach

Team member responsible for leading practice sessions and helping teammates improve techniques

Creating Space

Moving into areas where you can receive the ball safely and have options to pass or shoot

Denying Space

Defensive positioning to prevent opponents from receiving the ball or moving freely

Invasion Game

A game where teams attempt to score in the opponent's territory while defending their own

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic understanding of invasion games from KS3
Experience working in team sports environments
Fundamental movement skills - running, jumping, catching

Current Skills

Understanding Sport Education model structure
Basic basketball techniques in game situations
Leadership and coaching responsibilities
Space awareness in invasion games

Next Steps

Advanced basketball skills and tactics
Independent leadership of team training sessions
Competition management and officiating
Performance analysis and improvement planning

Milestone Indicators

Confident execution of assigned team role

Consistent demonstration of basketball fundamentals

Effective communication during team activities

Understanding of space creation principles

Key Teaching Points

Sport Education creates authentic roles that develop leadership and responsibility
Space creation involves moving away from pressure to receive ball safely with options
Space denial means positioning between opponent and ball while maintaining safe distance
Effective teamwork requires communication, encouragement, and diverse role contributions
Leadership develops through practice - every student has potential to lead in different ways
Basketball skills improve through purposeful practice combined with game application
Assessment focuses on effort, improvement, and positive contribution rather than just skill level

Common Misconceptions

Misconception: 'Only naturally skilled students can be team captains' - Correction: Leadership comes in many forms and all students can develop these skills
Misconception: 'Creating space means running far away' - Correction: Space creation is about smart movement and timing, not just distance
Misconception: 'Sport Education is just normal PE with extra jobs' - Correction: It's an authentic sporting experience where students develop real leadership skills
Misconception: 'Good defence means staying right next to your opponent' - Correction: Effective defending is about positioning and anticipation, not proximity
Misconception: 'The skill coach role is only for the most skilled players' - Correction: Teaching skills helps everyone learn more deeply, regardless of starting ability

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Use shorter activity bursts with clear transitions, provide regular movement breaks, offer additional leadership responsibilities to maintain engagement

dyspraxia

Use larger balls initially, reduce activity complexity, provide extra practice time and additional demonstrations

autism spectrum

Establish clear routines and expectations, provide visual schedule of lesson activities, offer quiet reflection space if needed

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured basketballs, provide clear verbal descriptions of space and movement, establish buddy system with sighted peers

hearing impairment

Use visual demonstrations extensively, employ hand signals for communication, provide written role descriptions and instructions

physical disability

Adapt basketball activities for wheelchair users, modify court size and rules as needed, provide seated leadership roles

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Communication skills in coaching and leadership, writing match reports and team analysis

Maths

Calculating scores and statistics, measuring court dimensions, angles of movement and passing

Science

Forces in basketball movements, energy systems during exercise, biomechanics of shooting and jumping

Geography

Spatial awareness and court positioning, mapping team movements and formations

PSHE

Leadership development, teamwork skills, managing emotions during competition, respect and fair play

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move around court perimeter for full visibility, avoid turning back on active groups

Observation Focus

Monitor for engagement, skill development, role understanding, and teamwork quality

Intervention Points

Step in when safety compromised, learning stalled, or students need encouragement

Demonstration Notes

Use clear, exaggerated movements for visibility, involve students in demonstrations when possible, repeat key demos as needed

Verbal Cues

•'Great space creation!'
•'Excellent teamwork!'
•'Remember your role responsibility!'
•'Show me your ready position!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Full basketball court or sports hall minimum 25m x 15m with clear boundaries

Surface Check

Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check basketballs are correctly inflated
•Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
•Verify presentation equipment is safely positioned

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Collisions during games and movement activities
•Slips and falls on court surface
•Ball strikes during passing and games
•Overexertion during high-intensity activities

Risk Mitigation

•Establish and enforce no-contact rule throughout
•Maintain adequate spacing between groups and activities
•Progress from controlled practice to game situations gradually
•Provide regular water breaks and monitor for fatigue

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position for maximum visibility of all activity areas
•Monitor high-energy activities closely for safety compliance
•Intervene immediately if unsafe behaviour develops

Emergency Procedures

Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid and support, contact emergency services if required