National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Skill Development 

New NASPE Publication: Physical Activity & Sport for the Secondary Student

This publication features sport specific chapters that break down skills and empower the coach to teach them effectively. Each chapter focuses on a sport and offers skills, drills and assessments to help develop physically literate athletes. Some of the sports included are basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis and weight training just to name a few. This book also includes a DVD with additional skills, drills and assessments: Purchase this book now!

To view a chapter and some of the resources included, click one of the links below:

Chapter 5 - Basketball

Curriculum Guide

Intro to Model Lesson Plan

Model Lesson Plan

Attention Grabber for Model Lesson Plan

Skill Assessment - Dribbling

Skill Assessment - Passing and Receiving

Skill Assessment - Shooting

Skill Assessment - Rebounding

Skill Assessment - Individual Defense 


Skill Development for Special Populations:

Learn How to Effectively Train Athletes in Special Populations