PE-IN-CLIL
UNIDAD DIDﾃ，TICA SKIPPING ROPE
Elena Arrﾃ｡ez Jimﾃｩnez
SESSION 1 – THEORETICAL INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1. In pairs, discuss the following questions to comment later:
Can you think about activities that get an athlete in condition?
Do you know some of the activities boxers do when preparing? (We will try to lead them to answer “skipping rope”)
Why do you think athletes jump rope to get into condition?
Do you know what we have to do and what we need to jump rope?
WRITING 2. Write a few lines about all you know and think about skipping rope sport.
LISTENING 3. Complete the sentences with the correct answers: 1. We are trying to decide which type of ________ (exercise) you should do. 2. That way, you can be sure that you’ll get the best _______ (results) for your time, ______ (effort) and sweat. 3. It is only really effective if you know how to swim ________ (properly). 4. (…) which unless you have one at home means you need to join a ____ (gym). 5. As good as running, swimming and cycling can be they might not have what you are looking for from a new exercise _______ (routine). 6. As is often the case, the best solution is often the simplest. And when it comes to exercise, that means _______ ____ (jumping rope). 7. Jumping rope is simple, effective and _____ (cheap). 8. And works just about every ______ (muscle) in your body. 9. Just about every aspect of your _____ (health) and fitness.
4. True or false (why? Short explanation): 1. Running is very accessible. (T)
2. Jumping rope is also known as skipping. (T)
3. You can jump rope almost anywhere. (T)
4. You need special and expensive clothes for jumping rope. (F)
5. Jumping rope is not really safe. (F)
6. It is easy to suffer some kind of vehicle accident when jumping rope. (F)
7. Jumping rope strengths the heart and lungs. (T)
SESSION 2 – READING & WORKSHEETS SPEAKING 1. In pairs, discuss the following questions to comment later:
Have you ever heard about skipping rope teams?
Do you know any skipping rope team either Spain or abroad?
Did you know about Jump Rope competitions around the world?
READING 2. Read the following text about USA Jump Rope and answer with your own words to the questions. USA Jump Rope (USAJR) was formed on October 1, 1995 as a result of the merger of two national jump rope organizations: IRSO (International Rope Skipping Organization) and WRSF (World Rope Skipping Federation). USAJR is an organization committed to the exchange and sharing of jump rope knowledge and experience. It offers a wide variety of information about jump rope to its members, coaches and physical educators through its books, video tapes, the Internet and other resources. USAJR also offers unique experiences and educational opportunities through its sanctioned jump rope workshops, camps, seminars and tournaments at the state, regional and national levels. History While the USAJR Planning Committee was working towards a national governing body for the sport of Jump Rope, the leaders of Jump Rope were approached by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to participate through Aerobics in the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 1995. This participation evolved into the acceptance of Jump Rope into the AAU Family of Sports. It was also during this time that FISAC, the international body governing Jump Rope was formed and the USA became a founding member.
Nowadays, USAJR has over 4,000 members and 110 teams across the United States. It has 2 special teams: an All-Star Team comprised of 24 elite jumpers from all across the United States and Saltare Team for dance competitions.
Some USAJR members have also had opportunities to jump for Cirque de Soleil, NBA, TV shows, advertisements and music videos. Some of them have travelled around the world thanks to this sport. You can find more information in the website http://usajrf.org/index.html.
1. When was USAJR formed?
2. Why was USAJR formed?
3. What evolved the participation in the AAU Junior Olympic Games?
4. What is the FISAC?
5. How many teams are in the USA?
SKIPPING ROPE: MATERIALS 3. Match the materials we will probably use in our sessions with the correct description:
a. PVC single ropes for practicing many single techniques
d. PVC long and middle ropes to practice long rope and double dutch techniques
b. Beaded ropes for wheels
c. Wire ropes for speed
SINGLE ROPE TECHNIQUES 4. Match the names with the correct pictures: 1
Basic or easy jump: the jumper keeps both feet slightly apart and jumps at the same time.
2
Alternate foot jump or speed step: the skipper alternates his feet to jump.
3
Jumping jack: the skipper jumps putting his feet apart and then together.
4
Scissors: the jumper puts one foot forward and the other back, then switching back-and-forth.
5
Pendulum: the skipper jumps while moving his feet as a pendulum to both sides.
6
Alternate knees: the jumper alternates his feet to jump while his leg is up and bent.
7
Can-can: the skipper jumps with one leg up and bent, followed by a jump with both feet on ground, followed by a jump kicking the foot out.
8
Criss-cross: while jumping, each hand crosses in front of the body with the contrary part of it.
9
Side swing: the rope passes the side of the jumper’s body without jumping it.
10
Double under: the skipper jumps higher than usual while the rope passes twice under his feet.
SESSION 3 – ASSESSMENT Name: _____________________________________________________________ Date: _________________ SKIPPING ROPE TEST 1. Write the name of these ropes:
2. Match the names with their definitions (organized here): Jumper or skipper
Person who jumps a rope.
Turner
Person who turns one or more ropes.
Wire rope
A thin rope that turns faster.
Handle
Part of the rope used to turn it with the hands.
Double under
The skipper jumps higher than usual while the rope passes twice under his feet.
Backward
In a reverse manner or order.
3. Name at least 4 tricks you have done in your performance (if you have not done some categories, you can add different tricks to the same ones):
Single rope:
Long rope:
Double dutch:
Wheel:
4. Which are the new parts of the body or the most repeated ones you have heard in this unit? Name at least 7. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 5. Did you like the experience? What did you like the most? And the least? Do you have any improvement suggestion for next year? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 6. Write in a few lines what you know and think now about jump rope sport. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 7. Self-assessment
REFLECTING ON MY WORK I worked hard to improve jumping skills and do my best. I was respectful and responsible. I helped my classmates when they needed. I collaborated in the final task.
Cross the square that represents your work during this unit. Never
Sometimes
Very often
Always