Lesson 6: Tournament

What are some of the benefits of participating in lifelong activities like Ultimate Frisbee?

Tournament, Reflection, Mastery, Collaboration, Outcome

Standard 4 (Develops an understanding of how movement is personally beneficial).

(DOK 3) Looking back at Lesson 1, how has your ability to make decisions under pressure evolved during this unit?

(DOK 4) Analyze how the "Spirit of the Game" contributed to your overall enjoyment and engagement in this unit compared to other competitive sports.

Ultimate games are unique because they rely heavily on Self-Officiating and the Spirit of the Game. In real life, these concepts translate to conflict resolution, integrity, and accountability. Unlike many professional sports where a referee makes every decision, Ultimate requires individuals to communicate clearly with "opponents" to find a fair solution. This builds essential social-emotional skills like empathy and respect, which are critical in professional workplaces and personal relationships.

Ultimate Games are difficult because the Frisbee is hard to throw and catch.

Use a variety of different sized Frisbees.
Create teams with varying abilities
Create teams with similar abilities (multi-games)

Students will implement skills that have been taught in the Ultimate Games unit in an actual game.

Frisbees

Cones (mark distances)

Scrimmage vests

Rules Sheet

Scoreboard

Multiple Fields