Physical Education Second Grade
Long Rope Jumping
Description
Small group activity using a long jumping rope.
Themes
Determination, Participation, Respect, Striving for Best Self
Core Curriculum
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7520-01
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Achieve and maintain health-enhancing levels of physical fitness.
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7520-03
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Demonstrate a variety of movement forms.
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7520-02
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Apply movement concepts and principles to enhance motor skill development.
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Learning Outcomes
Students Will:
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Jump rope using three different techniques
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Increase their awareness of the human body as it relates to jumping
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Show rhythmic coordination by participation in rope jumping activities
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Cooperate in synchronizing the turn of the rope for double rope jumping
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Encourage each student entering the long rope, especially those having difficulty
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Activity : Double Rope Jumping
Preparation
Provide enough jump ropes so that all students may participate concurrently. Organize students so they are
safely spaced, and are able to maintain this space throughout the activity. Instruct students on proper use
of the ropes including turning, entering, leaving, and jumping technique. The activity will take 10 to15
minutes, depending on the skill level of your students. Discuss how rope jumping develops skills needed in
training for Olympic events.
Tools and Resources
Five to10 long jump ropes
Appropriate manipulative for advanced performers, i.e., basketball, and juggling balls, etc.
Activity space
Instruction
In groups of 4 to5 students, individuals will take turns jumping and turning using double ropes. Jump roping
activities include single rope jumping, double rope jumping, and Double Dutch rope jumping. Explain that many
Olympians use sport-training regimens that include jump roping to enhance performance.
The following progression of rope-jumping activities can be performed by entering through the "front door" or "back door."
- Run under the rope
- Run in, jump once, run out
- Run in, jump several times, run out
- Run in, jump once on one foot, run out
- Run in, jump several times on one foot, run out
- Run in, jump using quarter turns with each jump, run out
- Run in, jump on alternate feet, run out
- Run in, touch the floor with the hands on every other jump, run out
- Run in, turners gradually increase speed to "hot pepper, " run out
- Run in, jump up and touch toes, land, run out
Chants are suggested for many of the jumping sequences. Children have their own favorites. Some of the
chants included have been modified.
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Down by the Meadow
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Down by the meadow where the green grass grows,
There sits (call the name of jumper) sweet as a rose.
She sang, she sang, she sang, she sang so sweet,
And along came (jumper's sweetheart's name), and
Kissed her on the cheek.
How many kisses did she get?
1,2,3,4, etc.
(Student continues jumping until they miss.)
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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, go upstairs.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say your prayers.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn out the light.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, say good night.
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"Lead up" activities allow students with disabilities or who have limited running and jumping skills
to participate in jumping activities. Lead up activities include moving through the turn of the rope
by going under the rope as it turns slowly. It becomes a challenge for the turners to see how slowly
they can turn the rope and keep it controlled. Also, students may practice jumping with a stationary
rope or rope that swings slowly back and forth but not overhead, or with a hula-hoop.
Assessment
Students will:
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Participate and cooperate with others as required for the successful implementation of
double rope jumping
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Demonstrate three different ways of jumping rope
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Sustain jumping for 5+ repetitions
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Describe proper turning and jumping technique to a partner
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Extensions
Encourage rope jumpers to include more steps in their routine. Challenge groups to create a routine
to teach to other groups. Add in manipulatives (i.e., dribbling a ball), fitness activities (i.e.,
doing a push up), or including partners in simultaneous jumping using the same rope. Discuss why
Olympic sports might use jump-roping activities.
Further Research
American Heart Association, Jump Rope for Heart program materials.
Carnes, C. (1983). Awesome Elementary School Physical Education Activities.
3949 Linus Way, Carmichael, CA 95608.
Kirchner, G. (1992). Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 8th Edition.
William C. Brown Company Publishing, USA
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