Lesson Plans - Indoor Recreation - Darts

While doing some random searches on darts I ran across a lesson plan for including Darts as Recreation & Leisure activity for students with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD). The site also notes that these lesson plans maybe appropriate for wider use in other educational settings. An idea that I must agree with.

When I was in school there were very few recreation options taught outside of the basic football, basketball, track and field, volleyball and the other games they always taught for PE. Once I reached high school the options increased a bit, but never included darts. I don't think that it was much different for students with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), and if they did have classes that targeted development of leisure skills I never heard about them.

Any teachers or school personel willing to pitch this?

Lesson Plans - Indoor Recreation - Darts



Recreation & Leisure
Lesson Plan - Developing
Darts

Instructional Area:


check box graphic Leisure


check box graphic Community


check box graphic Home Living / Daily Living

Ability Level:


check box graphic Emerging


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Topic / Skill Outcome:

* Darts

Learning Area(s):

* Communication
* Literacy
* Math & Science
* Physical Education / Recreation & Leisure
* Social Studies

Purpose of Lesson / Objective:

* Increase active participation in indoor recreation by throwing darts towards a designated target

Materials / Equipment / Environment:

* Student-safe throwing darts
* Two targets
* Carpet piece
* Mat or tape to mark throwing area
* Wide open space with high ceilings

Group Size: 2-8

Time Required: 15-30 minutes (flexible)

Lesson Procedure:

1. Review dart game procedures
2. Demonstrate dart throwing technique using a forward motion with a foot follow through
3. Allow students to practice (one at a time)
4. Have students retrieve darts
5. After students have mastered the throwing technique, position targets at about 5-10 feet from throwing carpet
6. Demonstrate throwing the dart at a target
7. Allow each student to practice this technique
8. Have students retrieve darts and pass to the next student
9. Next, set up two targets on the same side and have students divide into teams
10. Begin a game
11. Scoring is optional

Carry Over / Related Activities:

* Velcro ball dart set and toss and play games

Supporting Activities / Possible Adaptations:

* Provide a moving or hanging target for mastery level students
* Move the targets closer or further from throwing range
* Blind fold student if using soft throwing objects
* Different tactile throwing objects

Strategies for Participation:

* Tournaments/Contests
* Prizes

Student Reaction / Evaluation:

* Record the number of times dart hit target, technique and scores for different games

Lesson Support:

* Sportsmanship
* Hand-eye coordination
* Lifelong sport
* Physical activity
* Provides for a sensory input
* Team building skills
* A positive social interaction and strategic planning