Lesson 1:: Reviewing Fitness Results: Creating S.M.A.R.T Goals
Lesson 1:: Reviewing Fitness Results: Creating S.M.A.R.T Goals
Lesson 1:: Reviewing Fitness Results: Creating S.M.A.R.T Goals
When taking part in any activity, it’s a good idea to define your goals. You should identify what
you want to accomplish and how you will perform your plan. This is important when making
positive change and will help you realize your goals.
Situation: I received low marks on my performance in physical education because I did not
meet the standards in executing skills in volleyball.
Specific- Improving my performance requires that I learn the basic skills efficiently and
practice it regularly. I’d like to be more proficient in playing volleyball.
Measurable- By the next time, I should be able to do serving and spiking while playing
volleyball with friends.
Achievable- I will set time for practice every 4:00- 5:00 P.M. and ask my siblings or
friends for tips in mastering the skills.
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Relevant- I want to be proficient in playing volleyball because I enjoy it a lot and it will
help me to stay physically fit.
Lesson 2: Baseball/Softball
History
The game of baseball is said to have begun in the early 19th century and the first
baseball clubs were formed around that time. In 1845, an Englishmen named Alexander
Cartwright devised the first set of rules in baseball.
The name “softball” dates back to 1926. The name was coined by Walter Hakanson of
the YMCA at a meeting of the National Recreation Congress. Other name for softball are
“indoor baseball,” “kitten ball,” “diamond ball,” “mush ball,” and “pumpkin ball.”
The Equipment
Equipment used are: Gloves- – a leather contraption that fits on the hand and prevent
the hands from injury when catching the ball; Ball - is a white ball roughly three inches in
diameter with red/white stitching; The bat, which is made of wood in the professional ranks,
and likely made of aluminum or a metal composite at amateur levels. Almost all softball bats
are aluminum or metal.
Aspect of the Game Things to Consider
Team Composition Nine players per team
(Pitcher, Catcher, 1st Baseman, 2nd Baseman, 3rd Baseman, Short
Stopper, Right Fielder, Left Fielder, and Center Fielder)
Start of play The chief will start the game with a toss coin (whichever team wins the
toss coin may decides whether to they with offense or defense)
Duration of the Game Nine innings for Baseball and Seven innings for Softball
Ball “In” and “ Out” of The ball is “in play” if it is batted and lands on the fair territory, it is a foul
play ball when it lands on the foul territory behind the foul line.
Time – out When the play is temporarily suspended by the chief umpire or at a
request of a team to discuss strategy or respond to an injured player.
Substitutions Replacing a regular player with a substitute.
Batter/Baserunner is out • Batter unable to hit pitched ball that enter the strike zone for 3 times.
• Base runner is tagged with the ball before reaching the base.
• The batted ball is caught before it hits the ground.
Serious Assault of an opposing player
Offenses/Misconduct Disrespecting officials
Officials of the game Umpire, base umpires, scorer, and time-keeper (in case innings are
timed)
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Other equipment’s are: uniforms, and protective gear. For example, helmets for the offensive
team and a helmet, shin guard, and chest protector for the defensive catcher. Also cleats,
sliding shorts, face mask, and knee sliders may be worn.
A. Pitching Pitching is an important skill that puts the game to play. It is performed by
a pitcher in baseball and softball who stand at the pitcher’s plate.
Elements of Pitching:
B. Batting It is an offensive skill used to hit or bunt the pitched ball using a bat done by
the player to advance to the bases and eventually leading to score a run
or point. In this skill, you must consider also the following elements:
Elements of Batting:
D. Throwing It is the most basic skill in baseball and softball. Use in fielding the ball to a
teammate to make a play to a batter or base runner preventing them to
advance to the next base or home plate.
Elements of Throwing:
Learning Task 1
Directions: Recall your own personal goals and target to team sports and write it in your
activity notebook.
Example: Learn basic skills in basketball, volleyball, baseball.
1.___________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________
4.___________________________________________________
5.___________________________________________________
Learning Task 2
Directions: In your activity notebook, write a word that can be associated with goals to each
letter in the acronym S.M.A.R.T.
S SIMPLE
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Learning Task 3
Skills Development 1 (Performance Task)
Directions: Execute the skills in baseball/softball. Put a checkmark (/) to the column YES or
NO that corresponds to your performance. Copy the table in your Activity notebook.
Skills in 4 times YES NO 4 times YES NO 4 times while YES NO
Baseball/Softball in while running
place walking
1. Pitching
2.
Hitting/Batting
3. Catching
4. Throwing
5. Base Running
Learning Task 4
2. __________________________________________________________.
3. __________________________________________________________.
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