Carving out a new PE. Curriculum Guide for Trikke CV. Curriculum Writers. Dr. Kathy Ermler Emporia State University. Dr. Joella H.

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1 Curriculum Writers Dr. Kathy Ermler Emporia State University Dr. Joella H. Mehrhof Emporia State University Dr. Joan Brewer Emporia State University Dr. Vicki Worrell Emporia State University Lauren Loucks Emporia State University Amy Townsend Emporia State University Leighton Nakamoto Kalama Intermediate School, Hawaii Carving out a new PE Curriculum Guide for Trikke CV

2 Trikke CV Curriculum Physical Education Curriculum The following curriculum is intended as a leaping off point for a new kind of physical education; one which is standards-based, focuses on clearly defined daily objectives and includes formal and informal assessments As the new physical education paradigm shift answers the demands of schools, parents and society at large, the Trikke CV curriculum guide mixes fun and a sense of discovery with overall fitness, and then folds that fun into educational and social activities that promote the development of the whole person. The teacher should find this curriculum guide useful, and the students should be challenged by rewarding activities. The Trikke CV curriculum is divided into three educational levels. The first level is the Elementary Trikke CV curriculum guide. It would be appropriate to begin teaching Trikke CV skills to children in the third grade. The elementary curriculum guide is a five day unit built on the NASPE Physical Education Standards. The essence of this curriculum guide is to provide children in grades three through five with the basic skills to effectively and efficiently ride a Trikke CV. The second level is the Middle School Trikke CV curriculum guide. This is a two week unit appropriate for students in grades sixth through eighth grade. The middle school curriculum guide is also built on the NASPE Physical Education Standards. The essence of this curriculum guide is to extend the student s ability on the Trikke CV and to extend and enhance the basic skills. The third level is the High School Trikke CV curriculum guide. This is a series of fitness activities that can be done on the Trikke CV. This curriculum guide is built on the skills developed in the elementary and the middle school. The activities in the high school unit SHOULD NOT be undertaken if the students have not completed the elementary and middle school activities. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 2

3 Table of Contents Disclaimer Trikke CV Basic Information Elementary Trikke CV Curriculum Middle School Trikke CV Curriculum High School Trikke CV Curriculum Permission Letter National Physical Education Standards Acknowledgements Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 3

4 Trikke CV Disclaimer Teacher s Manual Riding on anything with wheels has the potential for personal injury and even death. Although Trikke 3-wheelers may seem more stable and less dangerous than other wheeled vehicles and/or wheeled shoes or boots, inherent risks remain. While standing on the vehicle, students can lean back without applying the brakes and the vehicle can roll out from under them, leaving them the risk of landing on their rear-end, back, or even head. Falling hard on pavement can easily break bones, cause abrasions, disfigurements, head-injuries and even cause death. A Trikke 3-wheeler can also suddenly jack-knife if a rider leans too heavily on the handlebars and turns too sharply. As well, a rider may go out of control for any number of known or unknown reasons, resulting in forceful collisions with other persons or property. There is also the possibility of a vehicle failing or breaking while in use, resulting in unforeseen crashes and potential injury or death. Special safety training is a vital component of any Trikke activity program. Organizations and individual riders are solely responsible for teaching and learning all the safety lessons for proper riding. These same organizations and individuals accept full and complete responsibility for any and all damages and/or injuries which involve the Trikke carving vehicle in any way. These organizations and individuals fully release Trikke Tech, Inc. (TTI) and any of its shareholders, officers, employees, agents, contractors or associates from any and all claims against TTI, including but not limited to any claims for damages, losses, expenses, or pain and suffering, that any organization or individual may suffer due to interaction in any way with Trikke products. Thereby, these organizations and individuals completely hold TTI harmless for any injury to person or property due to the use or misuse of Trikke products. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 4

5 Trikke CV Basic Information Teacher s Manual What is a Trikke CV? Trikke carving vehicles provide riders of all ages and skill levels to experience a new way to propel themselves on wheels, getting a full-body workout in the process. Utilizing a combination of arm thrust, twisting, shifting of body weight and coordinated timing, the three wheels provide the rider with a naturally stable platform on which to ride. Trikke s patented carving technology allows the three-wheeled vehicle to camber (or lean ) from side to side while keeping all three wheels on the ground. This unique carving ability opens the door to a variety of fun physical fitness activities, all experienced while riding around on a stable and ergonomically designed 3-wheeled vehicle. As well as being a robust, full-body fitness machine, the Trikke 3-wheelers also provide complimentary brain-teasing with the built-in riddle of what makes it go? While there are many different physical principals at work to create forward propulsion on the Trikke 3-wheelers, the main law of physics is called the conservation of angular momentum. Basically this law provides that where there is a mass in motion making a turn, if the radius of that turn is diminished (i.e. the mass moves closer to the center of the turn and/or the turn becomes tighter/smaller), the velocity must increase. So, by continuously turning and moving the mass towards the center of each turn, one encounters the camber-thrust that one needs to propel forward. Of course, one must learn the proper timing of leaning and turning, and swinging the momentum from one turn to the next, but, that is the fun and the satisfaction of this new and exciting lifetime activity. Physical educators will find that the Trikke 3-wheelers provide fun and satisfying challenges for students of all skill levels, while enhancing overall health and well-being by utilizing all the major muscle groups and developing cardiovascular fitness in a low-impact and mentally engaging manner. Coordination, balance and agility are also developed as students learn the importance of turning, leaning and transferring weight at just the right time to create the forward momentum. As well, each student will learn confidence as they master this completely new and fun method of propulsion that can be enjoyed for the rest of their life, all the while enhancing their muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and overall wellbeing. The activities in this manual are recommended for use in a non-competitive way so that each student is excited about his or her own progress. While the Trikke 3-wheelers can be used in a more competitive format, we have found that in the early stages, it is best for the encouragement of all students, if they are only competing with themselves, so as not to alienate students of lesser natural athletic ability. In this way, all kids can experience an activity that promotes their physical and emotional health and fitness for life. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 5

6 Trikke CV Elementary School Curriculum Guide Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 6

7 Teacher s Manual Day 1 Getting to Know the Trikke 1. Develop basic knowledge of Trikke CV terminology. 2. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV on flat ground. 3. Understand the safety rules of riding a Trikke CV and the importance of wearing all safety equipment while Trikke CV riding. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Assessments Direct observation Partner checks Review of safety rules Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Be aware of fellow students, as well as obstacles, ruts and bumps in the riding area. Understand importance of keeping BOTH hands on the Trikke CV at all times. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Safety Warm-up Jog around the area stopping quickly and safely when music stops. This references the need for stopping safely when asked. Repeat exercise asking students to stop on nearest line. Jog and move in different pathways and directions without touching others. This reinforces appropriate spacing. Discuss how to wear a helmet. Distribute baggies with surgical caps inside. Have students write their names on their baggies. Have students put on a surgical cap and then a helmet. Partner Check Group size: Partners Partners assess if helmet and safety equipment is on correctly. Discuss safety rules of the Trikke Carving Vehicle (CV). Rules follow at the end of this lesson. Lesson Focus Standing on the Trikke CV Group size: Individual and Partners Have the Trikke CVs lined up on one side of the area. Have the students stand on the ground between the trailing arms of the Trikke CV. Have students grab the handlebars and squeeze the hand brakes. Make sure both brakes are on and step up on the Trikke CV platform, one foot at a time. Balance, stand and sideways rock the Trikke CV. Have a partner stand in front of the Trikke CV holding onto the front structure while another partner on Trikke CV lean to one side and then the other side. Switch places and repeat. While partner holds front structure, have the partner say right, left or both while the riding partner applies the handbrake with that hand. Types of Rides Group size: Individual Scooter Ride The easiest way to get the Trikke CV in motion is to have the students have one foot on the Trikke CV platform and use the other foot to give themselves a scooter-like push to get the Trikke in motion. On a signal, have the students scooter-like push the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. Scooter with a bit of Rock and Roll Ride Introduce rock and roll ride. This is the type of riding the students need to develop in order to ride the Trikke CV Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 7

8 efficiently. Have the students lean (lean the Trikke CV), turn (turn the handlebar) and push with the outside leg all at the same time. On a signal, have the students scooter ride and as they begin to move, have them rock and roll the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. Poison Pit Group size: Individual Have the students start on the Trikke CV on one side of the riding area. On a signal, have them ride to the other side and they may not step off the Trikke CV. If they do, their shoe is poisoned and they must start over. Have the students see how many trips they can make across the area without stepping off the Trikke CV. One Minute Rides Group size: Individual Have the students start on the Trikke CV anywhere in the riding area. On a signal, have them ride for one minute using each of the two types of Trikke CV riding. At the end of one minute, call out a different type of ride. Closure Review the two types of Trikke CV riding. Ask students to share thoughts on how to propel the Trikke CV more efficiently. Review the safety rules. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 8

9 Trikke CV Rules Teacher s Manual TRIKKE CV RULES Rule #1: Wear all safety equipment when riding the Trikke CV including helmet, elbow pad and knee pads. Rule #2: Always keep both hands on the handlebars while riding on the Trikke CV. Rule #3: Keep weight centered between the front and back wheels. Do not lean backward or too far forward on the Trikke CV. Rule #4: Make sure the brake cables are not twisted around the front structure of the Trikke CV before riding. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 9

10 Teacher s Manual Day 2 Improve the Ride Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV on flat ground. 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. 3. Identify the parts of the Trikke CV 4. Understand the safety rules of riding a Trikke CV and the importance of wearing all safety equipment while riding. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 -Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Parts of Trikke CV Worksheet Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Polyspots or cones Partner-Check Group size: Partners Have partners check to make sure helmet is being worn correctly. Review all Trikke CV safety rules with partner (see Day 1). Warm-ups Stop and Start Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for about one minute with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. On a signal, students should immediately stop. Students who do not come to an immediate stop should be informed told that the signal means come to a complete and immediate stop. Repeat these actions two or three more times or until the students can successfully complete the task. Lesson Focus Punch Ride Another way to propel the Trikke CV is by turning the handlebar left and right in a rapid punching motion. On a signal, have the students punch ride the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. Starting from a Dead Stop Group size: Individual Demonstrate starting the Trikke CV from a dead stop. Have the students stand on the Trikke CV platform, engage both brakes and then rock forward as the brakes are released. Have students start riding from a dead stop. Allow them to ride in any learned manner in the riding area and then on a signal come to a complete stop. Repeat this several times. S-Turns Group size: Individual Review riding by scootering and by rock and rolling the Trikke CV. Introduce and practice S-Turns. Have students start on one side of the riding area. Place several sets of 5-6 polyspots in a straight line across the gym. On a signal, the students weave between the polyspots trying not to touch the spots. Follow the Leader Group size: Pairs Organize the students into pairs. Have each pair form a single file line. The first person leads the partner around the area. Emphasize spacing and the necessity of not touching the Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 10

11 partner s Trikke CVs. Have each student lead for a short time. Closure Hand out the Parts of a Trikke CV student guide. Students can take the completed worksheet home to study. Use the blank sheet as either a quiz or a self-check at the end of this unit. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 11

12 Trikke CV Parts Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 12

13 Trikke CV Parts Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 13

14 Teacher s Manual Day 3 Fitness First Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Improve the efficiency of the basic Trikke CV riding skills. 2. Use basic Trikke CV riding skills in game-like activities. 3. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Polyspots Partner Check Group size: Partners Have partners review safety rules and proper usage of the safety equipment. Warm-ups Follow The Leader Group size: Pairs Organize the students into pairs. Have each pair form a single file line. The first person leads group around the area. Emphasize spacing and the necessity of not touching partner s Trikke CVs. Have each student lead for a short time. Follow the Leader Switch Group size: 3 students Follow the Leader Switch is performed in the same fashion as Follow the Leader except when teacher calls Switch, the leader goes to the end of the line and thus the group has a new leader. When the teacher says Reverse, all in the group must turn 180 degrees and the person at the end now becomes the new leader. Obstacle Course Group size: Individual Scatter polyspots around the riding area. Have students begin anywhere in the riding area. Indicate the direction all students should travel. On a signal, students begin to slalom around the course going in the same direction. On a second signal, the students change direction and begin traveling in the opposite direction. On each signal, the students must change the direction of their travel. Lesson Focus Indianapolis 500 Group size: Partners Before class, set up a Trikke CV track similar to the one provided with this lesson. Give the students 30 seconds to find a cone at which to start. On a signal, one partner rides the Trikke CV around the outside of the course while his/her partner completes a word search. A word search example is at the end of this lesson. When the person returns to the pit area, the partner riding the Trikke CV works on the word search and the other person rides the Trikke CV. This sequence continues for a specific amount of time. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 14

15 Closure Partner Checks Group size: Pairs Have one person on the Trikke CV and the other person calling any of the Trikke CV skills listed on the four walls. Have the person on the Trikke CV perform the skill and have the partner provide his/her partner with feedback on how to improve the skill. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 15

16 Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Indianapolis 500 Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 16

17 Manual Trikke CV Fitness Teacher s A P A U R D G F C M B E Y E F A Z I C L N H A P R N D D G L M E W R I E M L A O W I L S E A Z R D G B X K Y F E R Z H X K P L O E D E A O T I K V M I W O D R B S N Q H A K Q Z V B F H I T R I C A S L W K A V I C N D U V N C Y H P T H V E L G D P K D R Y T C U R Q U B I Y K Z E W D Q B A N I K G E T E T A R T R A E H F K D V J Y E V J B E V I K T N K G Z E X F I T N E S S P T T E T R B N T W A A D C I K K L A P J D O E K O Y E G W K X M B M A G R Find the following words: AEROBIC AXLE BRAKE CARVING FITNESS FLEXIBILITY FOLDING HANDGRIP HEARTRATE PLATFORM RIDE TRIKKE YOKE Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 17

18 Teacher s Manual Day 4 Fitness Riding Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV. 2. Develop ability to control speed and direction while riding. 3. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner distance challenge Heart rate check (after two minute rides) Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Establish a traffic free area for the interval fitness riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Warm-ups Obstacle Course Group size: Individual Scatter polyspots around the riding area. Have students begin anywhere they would like in the riding area. Indicate the direction all students should travel. On a signal, students begin to slalom around the course going in the same direction. On a second signal, the students change direction and begin traveling in the opposite direction. On each signal, the students must change the direction of their travel. Lesson Focus Interval Fitness Riding Group size: Individual Before class, set up an extended riding area that is safe and protected from traffic. All students begin at the same starting point. On a signal, the students begin to ride their Trikke CVs around the area. Have all students ride for a two minute time period (check heart rate). The teacher stops the students and has them dismount and perform various stretching activities for about two minutes. On a signal, the students continue to ride their Trikke CVs around the area for another two minute time period (check heart rate). After another two minutes, the teacher stops the students and has them dismount and perform some abdominal strengthening exercises for two minutes. On a signal, the students continue to ride their Trikke CVs around the area for another two minute time period (check heart rate). After another two minutes, the teacher stops the students and has them dismount and perform some upper arm strengthening exercises for two minutes. Repeat the sequence of stretching, abdominal and upper arm sequence between the two minute rides Closure Have students check their heart rates at the end of the class. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 18

19 Teacher s Manual Day 5 Trikke CV Challenge Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Improve on the efficiency of the basic Trikke CV riding skills 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Warm-ups S-Turns Group size: Individual Review riding by scooting and by rock and rolling the Trikke CV. Practice S-Turns. Have students start on one side of the riding area. Place several sets of 5-6 polyspots in a straight line across the gym. On a signal, the students weave between the polyspots trying not to touch the spots. Lesson Focus Quick Assessment Challenge Group size: Individual Challenge the students to complete the tasks listed on the Trikke checklist. The students must perform the task 3 times - once for self, once for a partner and once for the teacher. The students can perform the tasks in any order, but they try to complete all tasks before the end of the class period. See the end of this lesson for checklist example. Closure Designate a specific flat riding area for the students to remain while completing the cool-down. Have the students easy ride anywhere in this area for one minute. Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Trikke CV checklist Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 19

20 Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Tasks Self Check Partner Check Teacher Check Start riding from dead stop Able to do Needs more work Able to do Needs more work Able to do Needs more work Ride Trikke CV for 1 minute without touching the ground Perform scooter Trikke CV riding Perform rock and roll Trikke CV riding Identify 5 parts of the Trikke CV Ride a slalom pattern Name two Trikke CV safety rules Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 20

21 Trikke CV Middle School Curriculum Guide Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 21

22 Teacher s Manual Day 1 Types of Rides Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Develop basic knowledge of Trikke CV terminology. 2. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV on flat ground. 3. Understand the safety rules of riding a Trikke CV and the importance of wearing all safety equipment while Trikke CV riding. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Assessments Direct observation Partner checks Review of safety rules Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Be aware of fellow students, as well as obstacles, ruts and bumps in riding area. Understand importance of keeping BOTH hands on the Trikke CV at all times. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Warm-ups Jog around the area stopping quickly and safely when music stops. This references the need for stopping safely when asked. Repeat exercise asking students to stop on nearest line. Jog and move in different pathways and directions without touching others. This reinforces appropriate spacing. Discuss how to wear a helmet. Distribute baggies with surgical caps inside. Have students write their names on their baggies. Have students put on a surgical cap and then a helmet. Partner Check Group size: Partners Partners assess if helmet is on correctly. Discuss safety rules of the Trikke Carving Vehicle (CV). Rules follow later in this lesson. Lesson Focus Standing on the Trikke CV Group size: Individual and Partners Have the Trikke CVs lined up on one side of the area. Have the students stand on the ground between the trailing arms of the Trikke CV. Have students grab the handlebars and squeeze the hand brakes. Make sure both brakes are on and step up on the Trikke CV platform, one foot at a time. Balance, stand and sideways rock the Trikke CV. Have a partner stand in front of the Trikke CV holding onto the front structure while another partner on Trikke CV lean to one side and then the other side. Switch places and repeat. While partner holds front structure, have the partner say right, left or both while riding partner applies the handbrake with that hand. Types of Rides Group size: Individual Scooter Ride The easiest way to get the Trikke CV in motion is to have the students have one foot on the Trikke CV platform and use the other foot to give themselves a scooter-like push to get the Trikke in motion. On a signal, have the students scooter-like push the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 22

23 Punch Ride Another way to propel the Trikke CV is by turning the handlebar left and right in a rapid punching motion. On a signal, have the students punch ride the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. Rock and Roll Ride Introduce rock and roll ride. This is the type of riding the students need to develop in order to ride the Trikke CV efficiently. Have the students lean (lean the Trikke CV), turn (turn the handlebar) and push with the outside leg all at the same time. On a signal, have the students punch ride the Trikke CV to the other side of the riding area. One Minute Rides Group size: Individual Have the students start on the Trikke CV anywhere in the riding area. On a signal, have them ride for one minute using each of the three types of Trikke CV riding. At the end of one minute, call out a different type of ride. Closure Review the three types of Trikke CV riding. Ask students to share thoughts on how to propel the Trikke CV more efficiently. Review the safety rules. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 23

24 Trikke CV Rules Teacher s Manual TRIKKE CV RULES Rule #1: Wear all safety equipment when riding the Trikke CV including helmet, elbow pad and knee pads. Rule #2: Always keep both hands on the handlebars while riding on the Trikke CV. Rule #3: Keep weight centered between the front and back wheels. Do not lean backward or too far forward on the Trikke CV. Rule #4: Make sure the brake cables are not twisted around the front structure of the Trikke CV before riding. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 24

25 Teacher s Manual Day 2 Improve the Ride Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV on flat ground. 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. 3. Develop ability to control speed and direction while on a Trikke CV. 4. Understand the safety rules of riding a Trikke CV and the importance of wearing all safety equipment while riding. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 -Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Safety sheet Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Polyspots or cones Partner-Check Group size: Partner Have partners check to make sure helmet is being worn correctly. Review all Trikke CV safety rules with partner (See Day 1). Warm-ups Hornet 300 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for five minutes (300 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Have students use all three types of riding to propel the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Starting from a Dead Stop Group size: Individual Demonstrate starting the Trikke CV from a dead stop. Have the students stand on the Trikke CV platform, engage both brakes and then rock forward as the brakes are released. Have students start riding from a dead stop. Have them ride using one of the learned manners in the riding area and then on a signal come to a complete stop. Repeat this several times. S-Turns Group size: Individual Introduce and practice S-Turns. Have students start on one side of the riding area. Place several sets of 5-6 polyspots in a straight line across the gym. On a signal, the students weave between the polyspots trying not to touch the spots. One Foot Riding Group size: Individual Demonstrate picking up one foot from the Trikke CV while in a stationary and easy riding position. From a stationary position, practice picking up one foot and leaning the body to the opposite side. Switch and pick up the other foot. Easy ride the Trikke CV. On a signal, have the students lean from side to side picking up heel of un-weighted foot. Follow the Leader Group size: Three per group Organize the students into groups of three. Have each group form a single file line. The first person leads the group around Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 25

26 the area. Emphasize spacing and the necessity of not touching other Trikke CVs. Have each student lead for a short time. Follow the Leader Switch Group size: Three per group Follow the Leader Switch is performed as above except when teacher calls Switch the leaders goes to the end of the line and thus the group has a new leader. When the teacher calls Reverse, all in the group must turn 180 degrees and the person at the end now becomes the new leader. Closure Review S turns and un-weighted foot. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 26

27 Teacher s Manual Day 3 The Hills are Alive Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Improve on the efficiency of the Trikke CV riding on slight uphill and downhill paths. 2. Use basic Trikke CV riding skills in game-like activities. 3. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Partner Check Group size: Partners Have partners review safety rules and proper usage of the safety equipment. Warm-ups Hornet 400 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for about six minutes (400 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Have students use all three types of riding to propel the Trikke CV. Circle Riding Group size: Pairs Have students find a partner and get either a piece of chalk or polyspots. Have each pair draw or place polyspots in a large circle. On a signal, have the student give a slight push to get the Trikke CV in motion and then continue to move the Trikke CV on the outside of the circle until the teacher signals a stop. Activity Extension: To help reinforce the idea of leaning the Trikke CV and swinging the hips, place two marks somewhere inside the circle (or suggest the circle is a clock face and mark a 6 and 12 o clock mark. Have the students ride around the outside of the circle. When they reach one of the marks, they forcefully swing away from the circle and switch directions in one motion. Inclines and Hills Group size: Individual Before class, find an open, outside area that has just a SLIGHT incline. Explain the connection between the turning circles and uphill riding. Uphill riding requires punching with the arms and throwing the hips. Demonstrate the difference between flat riding and uphill riding. Have students attempt to ride up the incline to the top and then turn around and coast back to the beginning. See how many times students can get up and down the hill in a specified amount of time (five minutes). Activity Extension: To challenge students to increase the difficulty of the incline, move to an area that has a slightly greater incline than the first practice area. Have students find someone to challenge. Explain the object is for the first student to ride the Trikke CV Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 27

28 up the hill as far as s/he can go. Once the student cannot go up the hill any further, his/her partner puts a chalk mark or polyspot down to mark that spot. The other partner then rides up the hill and tries to beat the spot the partner has reached. If s/he does beat the partner, that person gets a T. Switch places and repeat. The person who can go the furthest up the hill gets a letter. The object is to be the first person to spell TRIKKE. Closure Designate a specific flat riding area for the students to remain while completing a cool-down. Students perform an easy ride anywhere in this area for one minute. At the end of one minute, the teacher demonstrates a specific stretch to perform either on or off the Trikke CV Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 28

29 Teacher s Manual Day 4 Fitness First Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Develop basic skills of riding a Trikke CV. 2. Develop ability to control speed and direction while riding. 3. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner distance challenge Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Establish boundaries and speed on downhill riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Chalk or polyspots to form circles Warm-ups Hornet 400 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for about six minutes (400 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Have students use all three types of riding to propel the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Self-Check Group size: Individual Have Trikke CV skills posted on all four walls or around the riding area (see attached list). Have students work down the list working on each skill for one minute. When the instructor calls change, the students work on the next skill for one minute. Lesson Focus Interval Circuit Group size: Individual Before class, set up a Trikke CV circuit similar to the one on the provided with this lesson. Explain the course and the stations to the students by having the students ride the course with you and stopping and BRIEFLY explaining each station and task. Give the students 30 seconds to find a station at which to start. On a signal, the students perform the task for the station at which they started for a specific amount of time (30 seconds to one minute). When they complete the task, they make one complete lap around the course and move forward one station and complete that task. This sequence continues for a specific amount of time. Closure Partner Checks Group size: Pairs Have one person on the Trikke CV and the other person calling any of the Trikke CV skills listed on the four walls. Have the person on the Trikke CV perform the skill and have the partner provide his/her partner with feedback on how to improve the skill. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 29

30 Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Skills Riding from a dead stop Rock and roll (carving) Easy riding Ride while picking up un-weighted foot S-turn Circle turn Punch riding Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 30

31 Teacher s Manual Trikke CV Circuit Trikke CV Stop #1 Trikke CV Stop #2 Trikke CV Stop #3 Trikke CV Stop #4 Jump rope Push-ups Sit-ups Medicine ball toss Trikke CV Stop #5 Stretching Trikke CV Stop #6 Agility hop Trikke CV Stop #7 Balance on one leg with eyes closed Trikke CV Stop #8 Grapevine between 2 cones Trikke CV Stop #9 Balance on other leg with eyes closed Trikke CV Stop #10 Agility ladder Circuit activities are placed on the inside of the cones. Trikke CV riding occurs on the outside of the cones. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 31

32 Teacher s Manual Day 5 Trikke CV Trivia Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Improve on the efficiency of the basic Trikke CV riding skills when riding up and downhill 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Establish a traffic free area for the trivia hunt. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Trivia clue sheet, pencils, and station answers Warm-ups Hornet 500 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for about eight minutes (500 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Hills and Flats Group size: Individual Make sure the students are in a location that contains a flat area and an area with slight inclines. On a signal, have the students begin to ride comfortably in the flat area. On the second signal, instruct the students to ride the incline area as many times as they can until the all clear signal (go for about one minute). On the all clear signal, the students again ride comfortably around the flat area. Repeat this sequence for about five minutes. Lesson Focus Trivia Hunt Group size: Pairs Before class, set up a Trikke CV trivia hunt. Trivia could be focused on historical events of the school, sports or on any subject matter the students are currently studying. Give each pair a clue sheet. Try to make the clues relevant to the area in which they are riding. Explain that the students must ride with his/her partner the entire time (partners cannot separate). On a signal, have the pairs ride to any clue (do not have to go in order). The activity object is to ride to the area suggested by the clue, write down the correct answer and then ride to the next clue. Set a specific time limit (15 to 20 minutes) to answer as many clues as possible. Closure Designate a specific flat riding area for the students to remain while completing the cool-down. Have the students easy ride anywhere in this area for one minute. At the end of one minute, the teacher demonstrates a specific strength activity to perform either on or off the Trikke CV. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 32

33 Teacher s Manual Day 6 Station Work Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Improve the efficiency of the basic Trikke CV riding skills when on all types of terrain 2. Demonstrate their knowledge of Trikke CV safety 3. Identify parts of the Trikke CV when assessed by a partner 4. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels 5. Work with a partner/group during station work National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Standard #5 - Personal and social responsibility Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Task cards for each station Cones Note cards-trikke CV parts listed Warm-ups Hornet 500 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV in a designated area for about eight minutes (500 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Trikke CV Stations Group size: Pairs Before class, set up Trikke CV stations based on the information covered during the previous lessons. Each station has a task sheet describing the activities set for that station. Stations may include, but not be limited to the following: 1) Up and Back-how many times can the students ride back and forth across a set distance (flat terrain). 2) Up and Down-how many times can the students ride up and coast down an incline for a set distance. 3) Weave Through The Cones-manipulate the Trikke CV through a set pattern of cones (flat terrain). 4) HR Check check heart rate (could have students complete a Trikke CV Safety worksheet). 5) Get It Started-begin with Trikke CV stationary and initiate movement from the Trikke CV (students may not start with one foot on the ground or use a push to initiate the movement). 6) Super G-students coast down an incline by weaving through gates that have been previously set up (two cones set about 6-8 feet apart). Students may walk or ride up the hill, but must follow the Super G pattern down. 7) Design a Course-students use cones to create a course within a specific area. Students must ride through the course during the allotted time at this station. At the end of this station, students gather the cones so that the next group can create a new course (flat terrain or incline). 8) HR Check check heart rate and complete partner assessment of Trikke CV parts. Have a note card with Trikke CV parts listed. Partner A must show Partner B where these parts are located. On a signal, the students perform the task at that station. This sequence continues for a specific amount of time. It is recommended that students spend 2-3 minutes at each station before rotating. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 33

34 Closure Designate a specific flat riding area for the students to remain while completing the cool-down. Students perform an easy ride anywhere in this area for one minute. At the end of one minute, the teacher demonstrates a specific stretch to perform either on or off the Trikke CV. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 34

35 Teacher s Manual Day 7 Scavenger Hunt Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Use basic Trikke CV riding skills. 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels 3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic Trikke CV terms by answering questions. 4. Work with a group to complete the riding course. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Standard #5 - Personal and social responsibility Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Maps and worksheet. Envelopes (6 per group and one for each checkpoint) Six clues-one to put in each envelop (copy 6 times) Warm-ups Hornet 600 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for ten minutes (600 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Trikke CV Scavenger Hunt Group size: 4-5 Prior to class, map three different Trikke CV courses (each approximately minutes in length). o Make three courses and have two groups complete the same course while starting in opposite directions. o Consider including uphill and downhill segments, flat segments, and segments where students have to complete an S-turn. If possible, incorporate all Trikke CV skills. o o Each course should have at least six checkpoints. Each checkpoint has a clue/question regarding basic Trikke CV terminology. Divide the students into groups of 4-5. Each group receives a Trikke CV course map and a Trikke CV course worksheet. Students must stop at each checkpoint along the route and answer the clue/question. Have one student in each group carry a Ziploc bag containing a pencil, map and worksheet. Attach the Ziploc bag to the handlebars. Have the students use a worksheet to record their answers (see example at the end of this unit). Activity Variations: Students could predict the time it will take their group to complete the course. The students could be required to do various physical activities at each checkpoint instead of answering a clue/question. Closure Designate a specific flat riding area for the students to remain while completing the cool-down. Students perform an easy ride anywhere in this area for one minute. At the end of one minute, the teacher demonstrates a specific strength activity to perform either on or off the Trikke CV. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 35

36 Trikke CV Course Worksheet 1. Carving mechanism 2. Caster 3. Conservation of angular momentum 4. Three point stance 5. Carving Vehicle 6. Gildo Beleski Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 36

37 Teacher s Manual Day 8 Trikke CV Biathlon Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Use basic Trikke CV riding skills. 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels 3. Work with a partner to complete the Trikke CV biathlon. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Standard #5 - Personal and social responsibility Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Cones, foxtails, hula hoops Warm-ups Hornet 600 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV anywhere in a designated area for ten minutes (600 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Biathlon Group size: Partners Prior to class, map a Trikke CV course. The course should be about a quarter of a mile in distance. This course should include target areas (hula hoops). View map offered as an example. Divide students into pairs. On a signal, partner #1 rides the Trikke CV around the designated course. When partner #1 gets to the target area, s/he gets off of the Trikke CV and gives the Trikke CV to the partner. Partner #2 begins to ride the designated course. While partner #2 is riding, partner #1 picks up three foxtails and attempts to toss these (one at a time) into any of the targets. When partner #2 returns to the target area, s/he gives the Trikke CV to partner #1. Partner#2 picks up three foxtails and attempts to toss these into any of the targets. When partner #1 is given the Trikke CV again, s/he rides two laps before returning the target area to give the Trikke CV to the partner and once again shooting three foxtails at targets. Partner #2 also rides two laps and shoots the three foxtails. On the third time, each partner rides three laps before returning to the target area. After three laps, the pair works back to one lap. At the end of the biathlon, the pairs should add up the total points they accumulated tossing the foxtail into the hoops. Activity variation: The total time to complete all the laps could be used as part of the scoring in the biathlon. Closure Have the students easy ride anywhere in the area for one minute. At the end of one minute, the teacher demonstrates a specific strength activity to perform either on or off the Trikke CV. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 37

38 Teacher s Manual Biathlon Course Trikke Stop Trikke Course Foxtails Shooting Line Targets Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 38

39 Teacher s Manual Day 9 Trikke CV NASCAR Objectives By the end of the class the students will: 1. Use basic Trikke CV riding skills. 2. Improve and maintain healthrelated fitness levels. 3. Work with a partner to complete the NASCAR Run. National Physical Education Standards Standard #1 - Motor skill competency Standard #2 - Movement concepts Standard #4 - Health-enhancing fitness Standard #5- Personal and social responsibility Assessments Direct observation Partner and self checks Heart rate check Safety Checks Properly wear all ASTM approved safety equipment. Review rules of Trikke CV riding. Lesson Equipment Trikke CVs for every student or every two students Safety equipment for every student Stop watch Tally sheet and pencils Warm-ups Hornet 600 Have the students easy ride the Trikke CV in a designated area for ten minutes (600 seconds) with the goal of trying to ride the entire time without stepping off the Trikke CV. Lesson Focus Trikke CV NASCAR Run Group size: Pairs Prior to class, create an oval racing area of a distance at least a quarter of a mile. Explain to the students that the next two days will be the Trikke CV NASCAR Run. Have each student ride once around the oval track. Record each student s lap time (or have students ride the lap while their partners time them). Have the students write their time and name on an index card and place into a box. Have half of the students draw a card from the box. The person s name in which each person draws is that person s partner for the NASCAR Run. Have each pair add their total time together and place it on the Trikke CV NASCAR tally sheet (see next page). Day 1 NASCAR Run Activities Qualifying Run Have each pair ride two laps around the oval track. One partner rides the first lap, and the other partner rides the second lap. Record the total time for the pair to complete the two laps on the tally sheet. NASCAR Shootout This is a two part race. Part 1: 10 Lap Time Have each pair ride ten laps (five laps each). The pairs must alternate the rider for each lap (Person 1 rides lap 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and Person 2 rides lap 2, 4, 6, 8, 10). As the pairs complete their tenth lap, call out the time for recording. Part 2: 10 Minute Lap Completion Have each ride for ten minutes (each student has his/her own Trikke CV). The students try to complete as many laps around the oval in ten minutes as they possibly can complete. At the end of ten minutes, the students record the number of laps on the tally sheet. If there are not enough Trikke CVs for every student, work in pairs. Alternate riding the Trikke CV by having each student ride the Trikke CV for two laps and pulling into a pit stop area assigned to each pair to switch riders. Closure Have pairs plan a strategy for tomorrow s NASCAR events. Trikke CV Curriculum Guide Page 39