Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce self-management by setting group norms, conducting a baseline self-management assessment, and teaching goal-setting through interactive activities.
Establishing clear expectations and assessing current skills creates a safe space for 7th-grade athletes to learn self-management. Goal-setting builds confidence and a sense of direction, supporting emotional regulation and teamwork.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Establish Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Tag Game
5 minutes
Step 3
Pre-Assessment Survey
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal-Setting Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Own the Court: Session 1
Establishing Group Norms
Warm-Up: Team Tag
Pre-Assessment Survey
Goal-Setting with SMART Goals
Cool-Down Reflection
Great Work Today!
Warm Up
Cool Down
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Engage 7th-grade athletes in a 30-minute session to introduce self-management through a soccer dribbling warm-up, a baseline self-management survey, emotional awareness via charades, and a cool-down reflection with breathing techniques to build emotional awareness and team trust.
This session uses familiar sports activities to assess baseline self-management, build trust, and teach emotional awareness and coping skills. Connecting physical movement with reflection helps students manage stress and communication on and off the field.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up: Soccer Dribble
5 minutes
Step 3
Pre-Assessment Survey
5 minutes
Step 4
Main Activity: Emotion Charades Hoop Style
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection & Breathing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Own the Field: Session 1
Introduction & Overview
Warm-Up: Soccer Dribble
Pre-Assessment Survey
Main Activity: Emotion Charades Hoop Style
Cool-Down: Reflection & Breathing
Great Work Today!
Worksheet
Activity
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