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Soccer in Schools Grade 4 Soccer in Schools Curriculum Four-Week Session Table of Contents Session One Soccer: Dribbling and Agility Nutrition: MyPyramid Session Two Soccer: Ball Control and Turning Nutrition: Staying Healthy Through Nutrition Session Three Soccer: Passing Nutrition: T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K in Action Session Four Soccer: Receiving the Ball Nutrition: Soccer Fitness Plan Soccer Materials: U10 Washington Youth Soccer Age Appropriate Curriculum Nutrition Materials: WINForum Sports Nutrition Game Plan, MLS, USDA

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session One: Soccer Topic Soccer Topic: Dribbling and Agility Soccer coordination, agility and game understanding Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate. G.L.E 1.1.1 G.L.E 1.1.5 Applies locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, balance, and rhythmic skills in traditional and non-traditional activities that contribute to movement proficiency Analyzes movement concepts. Component 1.2: Acquires the knowledge and skills to safely participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities. G.L.E 1.2.1 G.L.E 1.2.2 G.L.E 1.2.3 Analyzes safety rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities necessary to maintain a safe-learning environment. Applies social skills necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Demonstrates cooperation in small and large group activities. Applies strategies necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Component 1.4.1: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.4.1 Applies components of skill-related fitness

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session One: Nutrition Topic Nutrition Topic: MyPryamid Nutrition Understanding the fundamentals of food and their impact on soccer Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.3: Understands the components of health-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.3.1 Analyzes components of health-related fitness. Component 1.5: Understands relationship of nutrition and good nutrients to body composition and physical performance. G.L.E. 1.5.1 Understands how the body s function and composition are affected by food consumption Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 2: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: Recognizes dimensions of health, recognizes stages of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely. Component 2.1: Understands foundations of health. G.L.E. 2.1.1 Understands dimensions and indicators of health. Component 2.2: Understands stages of growth and development G.L.E. 2.2.1 Understands the structure and function of body systems.

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group U10 Week 1 Dribbling Warm up general coordination. 20 x 20 Yard Area. 1 Ball per player. Players with a ball each, dribble in the confined space. Brief demonstrations of a move or two (pull back, step over, etc.) Change of direction Think ahead Cooperation Agility Fun Week 1 Dribbling Individual Activity individual dribbling skills. 20 x 20 Yard Area. 1 Ball per player. Same as above but players try to tag others (below neck!). When tagged dribble to the boundary, do 10 ball touches & rejoin game. Dribble with head up Dribbling moves to escape Use all surfaces of both feet Keep the ball at a controllable distance.

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group: U10 Week 1 Dribbling Small Group Activity individual dribbling skills under pressure. Week 1 6 v 6 Small Sided Game individual & small group game understanding. 30 yard x 20 yard area. 2 players per ball. Six 5 yard mini goals (as in diagram) 30 x 50 yard area Play a 6 v 6 match 2 Goals Size 4 ball 2 players per ball, interpassing, when coach yells go, one tries to beat the other & dribble through a mini goal. Only 1 goal can be scored at each goal. Free Play! Confidence in 1 v1 duals Dribbling moves Change of speed Agility Vision Summation of all challenges for the players. Stay out of their way and let them play.

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Two: Soccer Topic Soccer Topic: Ball Control and Turning Soccer coordination, ball control and game understanding Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate. G.L.E. 1.1.1 G.L.E. 1.1.5 Applies locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, balance, and rhythmic skills in traditional and non-traditional activities that contribute to movement proficiency Analyzes movement concepts. Component 1.2: Acquires the knowledge and skills to safely participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities. G.L.E. 1.2.1 G.L.E. 1.2.2 G.L.E. 1.2.3 Analyzes safety rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities necessary to maintain a safe-learning environment. Applies social skills necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Demonstrates cooperation in small and large group activities. Applies strategies necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Component 1.4.1: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.4.1 Applies components of skill-related fitness

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Two: Nutrition Topic Nutrition Topic: Staying Healthy Through Good Nutrition Nutrition How what you eat affects your body Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.3: Understands the components of health-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.3.1 Analyzes components of health-related fitness. Component 1.5: Understands relationship of nutrition and good nutrients to body composition and physical performance. G.L.E. 1.5.1 Understands how the body s function and composition are affected by food consumption Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 2: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: Recognizes dimensions of health, recognizes stages of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely. Component 2.1: Understands foundations of health. G.L.E. 2.1.1 Understands dimensions and indicators of health. Component 2.2: Understands stages of growth and development G.L.E. 2.2.1 Understands the structure and function of body systems.

T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K. Staying Healthy and Strong Through Good Nutrition Today, like every day, start with a healthy breakfast: whole grain cereal with low fat milk and fruit whole wheat bread with a scrambled egg and 100% fruit juice Eat a variety of foods from these important food groups: whole grains (like brown rice and oatmeal) protein (like lean meats, fish and beans) low fat dairy products (like milk, yogurt and cheese) fruit and vegetables Apples, bananas, carrots, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables give you the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Choose different colored fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Make smart food choices. Eat less unhealthy foods like chips, candy, fried foods and soda make these occasional treats. These do not fuel your body well! Water drink it! Drink lots of fluid, especially water, to stay hydrated before, during and after practice and games. Offer your body a healthy snack before and after exercise to improve performance and recovery. See examples on the other side. Rest your body. Get a good night s sleep! It helps your mind and body recover. Keep your energy in balanced with your energy out. Avoid eating extra food that your body does not need.

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Three: Soccer Topic Soccer Topic: Passing Soccer coordination, passing skills and game understanding Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate. G.L.E. 1.1.1 G.L.E. 1.1.5 Applies locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, balance, and rhythmic skills in traditional and non-traditional activities that contribute to movement proficiency Analyzes movement concepts. Component 1.2: Acquires the knowledge and skills to safely participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities. G.L.E. 1.2.1 G.L.E. 1.2.4 G.L.E. 1.2.5 Analyzes safety rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities necessary to maintain a safe-learning environment. Applies social skills necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Demonstrates cooperation in small and large group activities. Applies strategies necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Component 1.4: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.4.1 Applies components of skill-related fitness

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Three: Nutrition Topic Nutrition Topic: T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K in Action Nutrition How food keeps your body working like a team Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1:: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.3: Understands the components of health-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.3.1 Analyzes components of health-related fitness. Component 1.5: Understands relationship of nutrition and good nutrients to body composition and physical performance. G.L.E. 1.5.1 Understands how the body s function and composition are affected by food consumption Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 2: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: Recognizes dimensions of health, recognizes stages of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely. Component 2.1: Understands foundations of health. G.L.E. 2.1.1 Understands dimensions and indicators of health. Component 2.2: Understands stages of growth and development G.L.E. 2.2.1 Understands the structure and function of body systems.

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group: U10 Week 2 Receiving Warm up general coordination. 20 x 20 Yard Area. One ball per player. Players dribble around the grid. On the coach s command the players pick up and toss the ball in the air and then receive the ball with different parts of their body. Keep your eye on the ball Maintain body balance Head check First touch into space Week 2 Receiving Individual Activity individual receiving skills. Six players needed. Four of the players take a spot on the corners of a 15 x 15 yard grid. Two players go inside the grid and will be playing 1v1. Two of the corner players have a ball. One player in the middle is designated the attacking player to start. Attacking player makes a run to a corner player to receive a ball that has been tossed by the corner player. The first touch is FREE. A point is scored when an inside player receives a ball and passes the ball to a corner player who doesn t have a ball. Then the attacking player runs to the corner player who has the second ball and repeats. If the defending player wins the ball, then that player becomes the attacker. Rotate the players after 1 minute. Get in line with flight of the ball Early selection of controlling surface Head check to see the ball and check where the pressure is Maintain body balance

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group: U10 Week 2 Receiving Small Group Activity individual receiving skills under pressure. 30 x 20 grid. Form three teams of three. Divide the grid into thirds. The two teams in the final thirds of the grid try to score against the team in the middle third. A point is scored when a ball is played over or through their third in the air to one of the players in the opposite final third. If the ball goes out ofbounds or the team in the middle third wins the ball, the team responsible for the error goes into the middle third. The team with the most points wins. Good first touch Get in line with flight of the ball Early selection of controlling surface Head on a swivel to see the ball and check where the pressure is Maintain body balance Week 2 6 v 6 Small Sided Game individual & small group game understanding. 30 x 50 yard area Play a 6 v 6 match 2 Goals Size 4 ball Free Play! Summation of all challenges for the players. Stay out of their way and let them play.

T.e.a.m.w.o.r.k. in Action Teamwork relies on the whole team - every individual player as well as the coaches. If you or any one of your teammates is not participating at their full potential, the team cannot play well. The energy you get from food keeps your body working like a team. The PLAYERS on a team are the major nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. They provide energy (energy = calories) for the body to move! The COACHES are the vitamins and minerals. They are necessary for creating the energy you need to grow and stay strong. When we get thirsty and dried out, we call in our SUBS to give us water to feel alive with energy again. You should drink every 15-20 minutes during play. The GOALKEEPER is your source of protection he or she keeps out the soda, cookies, cakes, candies and fried food. Athletes do not use these foods to give them energy! Building a strong team requires a little pre-and post work too. Before you get to a practice or game, you should be fueled up and ready to play. About 30-60 minutes before you play soccer, remember to drink water and have a healthy snack. During soccer practice and games drink lots of water, about 1 cup (8 oz) every 20 minutes. A sports drink can be helpful if you play for longer than 1 hour. When you leave the field, it s not over after you play soccer, drink water and re-fuel your body with a healthy snack within 30-60 minutes. It will help you play better tomorrow. Soccer Snack Ideas Pre-Exercise Whole grain pretzels* Half a wheat bagel with jam Banana and strawberries, grapes and cherries Popcorn (low-salt and little or no butter)* Trail mix or other snack mix with dried fruit* Carrot and celery sticks Whole wheat crackers* Animal crackers and orange slices Peaches, plums, nectarines Post-Exercise Bagel with low-fat cream cheese and jelly Low-fat yogurt with granola or fruit Applesauce and string cheese Cinnamon-raisin bread and low-fat milk Pretzels* and low fat milk Hummus and mini pita Trail mix* Apple and peanut butter Half a peanut butter sandwich *A handful or two of these snacks before or following excercise will give your body energy for action! Healthy Halftime Snacks TM was developed by Economos C.E. and Sacheck,J. Tufts University,Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. For more information go to www.mlssoccer.com/abam 2011 MLS All Rights Reserved.

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Four: Soccer Topic Soccer Topic: Receiving the Ball Soccer coordination, ball skills and game understanding Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate. G.L.E. 1.1.1 G.L.E. 1.1.5 Analyzes locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, balance, and rhythmic skills in traditional and non-traditional activities that contribute to movement proficiency Applies movement concepts. Component 1.2: Acquires the knowledge and skills to safely participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities. G.L.E. 1.2.1 G.L.E. 1.2.4 G.L.E. 1.2.5 Analyzes safety rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities necessary to maintain a safe-learning environment. Applies social skills necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Demonstrates cooperation in small and large group activities. Applies strategies necessary for effective participation in physical activities. Component 1.4.1: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. G.L.E. 1.4.1 Applies components of skill-related fitness

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Session Four: Nutrition Topic Nutrition Topic: Soccer Fitness Plan Nutrition Planning ahead for improvement Below are the corresponding Essential Academic Learning Requirements and Grade Level Expectations that correspond to the session topic. Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness and nutrition. Component 1.3: Understands the components of health-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. GLE 1.3.1 Analyzes components of health-related fitness. Component 1.4: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance. GLE 1.4.1 Understands components of skill-related fitness. Component 1.5: Understands relationship of nutrition and good nutrients to body composition and physical performance. G.L.E. 1.5.1 Applies how the body s function and composition are affected by food consumption Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 2: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: Recognizes dimensions of health, recognizes stages of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely. Component 2.1: Understands foundations of health. GLE 2.1.1 Understands dimensions and indicators of health. Component 2.2: Understands stages of growth and development G.L.E. 2.2.1 Understands the structure and function of body systems.

Soccer in Schools - Grade 4 Health and Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirement 4: The student effectively analyzes personal information to develop individualized health and fitness plans. Component 4.2: Develops and monitors a health and fitness plan. GLE 4.2.1 Applies goals for improving health and fitness practices.

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group: U10 Week 3 Passing Warm up general coordination. 20 yard x 20 yard area. Balls are placed around the outside of the area. Players jog without a ball inside the area. One player (pacman) dribbles in the area and tries to pass the ball to hit the other players below the knee. When a player gets hit below the knee he joins the (pacman) team. Change of direction Ball Control Correct passing technique. Head, Body, Foot, Ball Fun Week 3 Passing Individual Activity individual passing skills. 30 yard x 30 yard area. Various 5 yard goals positioned around the area. Groups of 2 with 1 ball at each of the 5 yard goals. In pairs, players pass the ball back and forward through their 5 yard goal. The ball must never stop and must stay on the ground and must pass cleanly through the 5 yard goal. Players have a maximum of 2 touches to get the ball back to their partner. If a player commits any of the above fouls they get 1 point. The first player who gets five points loses. Players can go against other team mates. Alert and on your toes Pass with Inside of the foot and be aware of your positioning of your non kicking foot Strong ankle and hit through the middle of the ball to keep low Use both feet & go to the ball.

ACTIVITY PLAN Author: White Age Group: U10 Week 3 Passing Small Group Activity individual passing skills under pressure. 40 yard x 30 yard area. In groups of 2 with 1 ball. Various 2 yard goals are placed in and around the area In pairs players have 1 minute to pass the ball through as many different goals as they can. Players must find the open goals and work together to get as many points as they can. 1 point per successful pass through an open goal. Progress: Inside foot only Outside foot only Alternate feet at each goal 3 passes at each goal Head up and communicate Passing technique Receiving touch to find next goal Accuracy of over power Week 3 6 v 6 Small Sided Game individual & small group game understanding. 30 x 50 yard area Play a 6 v 6 match 2 Goals Size 4 ball Free Play! Summation of all challenges for the players. Stay out of their way and let them play.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Weekly Soccer Fitness Plan Week of Pre-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Skill Practiced Skill Practiced Skill Practiced Skill Practiced Skill Practiced Skill Practiced Post-Practice Snack Thursday Post-Practice Snack Post-Practice Snack Pre-Practice Snack Post-Practice Snack Post-Practice Snack Post-Practice Snack Skill Practiced Post-Practice Snack