PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6-8

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6-8 Physical Educatin is an integral and vital part f the general educatin prgram that significantly cntributes t the ttal grwth and develpment f each student, primarily thrugh mvement experiences. It is unique because it prvides a balance f activities that reflect and challenge the diverse needs f students in the psychmtr, cgnitive and affective dmains. The physical educatin prgram at the middle schl level is designed t prvide students with a wide variety f activities including lifetime/leisure, individual and team sprts, physical fitness and Prject Adventure. The main fcus is t develp fitness and t encurage physical activity nt nly during physical educatin class, but as an integral part f a healthy lifestyle. The prgram aims t educate students t be healthy and active thrughut their lives. At the middle schl level, thrugh an expsure apprach, students are prvided the pprtunity t enhance their physical, emtinal, intellectual and scial grwth. The sequential nature f the K-12 curriculum allws the middle schl t fster a unique transitin between elementary and high schl physical educatin. Curse Objectives Students shuld: demnstrate the skills and knwledge necessary t participate in a variety f physical activities. make decisins t establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle t prmte individual wellness thrughut his r her entire life. rutinely and efficiently, use nline infrmatin resurces t meet the needs fr research, publicatins and cmmunicatins. recgnize and understand the different effects f physical activity n ne s mind and bdy. use cntent specific tls and sftware. develp interpersnal skills and exhibit psitive character traits during physical activity. Curse Overview Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? What can I d t be physically active and why is this imprtant? Why is it imprtant t be physically fit and hw can I stay fit? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessments Skill Assessment Cgnitive Assessment Scring Rubric Unit Offerings Standards Grade Level Skills MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 1

All units are 3-4 weeks f instructin Aerbics Archery Badmintn Basketball Cperative/Team Games Field Hckey Fitness Flag Ftball Flr Hckey Glf Hcker Lacrsse Pickleball Prject Adventure Sccer Sftball Speedball Team Handball Tennis Track and Field Ultimate Flying Disc Vlleyball Health and Balanced Living Curriculum Framewrk fr Physical Educatin Cnnecticut State Physical Educatin Standards are met in the fllwing areas: Mtr Skill Perfrmance Applying Cncepts and Strategies Engaging in Physical Activity Physical Fitness Respnsible Behavir Benefits f Physical Activity MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 2

Aerbics This class is designed t help the student becme mre aware f the benefits f physical activity that require increased heart rate and heart rate sustained ver time. Participatin in the aerbics class will require the student t actively participate in a variety f vigrus activities each perid. tp Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Applying Cncepts and Strategies Students will demnstrate understanding f mvement cncepts, principles and strategies as they apply t the learning and perfrmance f physical activities. demnstrate an understanding f what the bdy des, where the bdy mves, hw the bdy perfrms the mvement and relatinships that ccur in increasingly mre cmplex mvement and game frms. demnstrate knwledge f rules, safety practices and prcedures as they apply t an increasing range f mvement situatins. Physical Fitness Students will incrprate fitness and wellness cncepts t achieve and maintain a health enhancing level f physical fitness. demnstrate the skills and knwledge t assess levels f physical fitness and participate in activities that develp and maintain each cmpnent. assess physilgical respnses t exercise assciated with ne s level f physical fitness and nutritinal balance. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: Essential Questins Assessment Skill Assessment MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 3

participate in a chregraphed aerbic activity necessary t imprve cardi respiratry endurance. demnstrate knwledge n mnitring heart rates. acquire an understanding f a variety f aerbic activities and mvements. What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? Why is it imprtant t be physically fit and hw can I stay fit? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin Hw des participatin in a cardi respiratry endurance activity address my persnal fitness needs and cntribute t my verall wellness? Skill Objectives mnitring and calculating their heart rate at rest, during exercise and recvery. understanding the effect f aerbic activity n heart rate. applying safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 4

Archery This is an intrductry archery curse. Emphasis is given t the safety skills necessary fr target shting, knwledge f archery terminlgy, and t acquaint students with a lifetime activity. An pprtunity t experience archery cmpetitin will culminate the unit. tp Standards Applying Cncepts and Strategies Students will demnstrate understanding f mvement cncepts, principles and strategies as they apply t the learning and perfrmance f physical activities. demnstrate an understanding f what the bdy des, where the bdy mves, hw the bdy perfrms the mvement and relatinships that ccur in increasingly mre cmplex mvement and game frms. use self, peer, teacher and technlgical resurces t recgnize and suggest perfrmance imprvements in self and thers. demnstrate knwledge f rules, safety practices and prcedures as they apply t an increasing range f mvement situatins. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f apprpriate safety rules. demnstrate an understanding f scring. demnstrate an understanding f the skills in shting an arrw. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t successfully participate in archery? Assessments Skill assessment Scring rubric Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing archery skills: Prper stance Gripping the bw Kncking the arrw Drawing an arrw t an anchr pint Aiming at intended target Releasing arrw Fllw thrugh demnstrate an ability t keep an individual and team scre. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 5

demnstrate safety practice as related t shting and retrieving arrws. apply safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 6

Badmintn This is an intrductry badmintn curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a badmintn activity. tp Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Engaging in Physical Activity Students will participate regularly in physical activity. apply the understanding f physical activity cncepts t increasingly cmplex mvement and game frms. engage in a variety f apprpriate physical activities during and utside f schl that prmte the develpment and imprvement f physical fitness level. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Essential Questins Assessments MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 7

Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f rules and scring in badmintn. demnstrate increased cmpetency in badmintn skills t participate in a badmintn activity/game. What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? What can I d t be physically active and why is this imprtant? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t successfully participate in badmintn? Skill Assessment Cgnitive Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing badmintn skills: Serving Frehand and backhand MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 8

Basketball This is an intrductry basketball curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a basketball activity. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. Students will demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nnlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f the basic rules necessary t play a basketball game. demnstrate cmpetency in basketball skills. actively participate in a basketball activity/game. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate increased cmpetency in the fllwing basketball skills: shting passing MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 9

What are the skills and cncepts necessary t successfully participate in basketball activities? dribbling develp an understanding f: spacing/mvement ffensive and defensive cncepts rules apply safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 10

Cperative/Team Games This unit will allw students t participate in a variety f cperative and team games. Students will use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin. Students will engage in mderate t vigrus physical activities. Students will demnstrate an understanding f rules, strategy and gd sprtsmanship while participating in cperative and team games. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Applying Cncepts and Strategies Students will demnstrate understanding f mvement cncepts, principles and strategies as they apply t the learning and perfrmance f physical activities. demnstrate knwledge f rules, safety practices and prcedures as they apply t an increasing range f mvement situatins. Engaging in Physical Activity Students will participate regularly in physical activity. apply the understanding f physical activity cncepts t increasingly cmplex mvement and game frms. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 11

make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objective Essential Questins Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f cperative cncepts t successfully participate in a cperative grup activity. What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? What can I d t be physically active and why is this imprtant? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin Hw des participating in a cperative games unit prvide pprtunities fr psitive scial and grup interactin thrugh physical activity? Assessment Teacher Observatin Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing cperative skills: Cmmunicatin Sprtsmanship Respect Strategizing demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing grss mtr skills: Running Jumping Thrwing Catching Kicking MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 12

Field Hckey This is an intrductry field hckey curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a field hckey activity/game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f apprpriate safety rules. demnstrate an understanding f game play. demnstrate an understanding f the skills necessary t participate in a field hckey activity/game. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin What are the skills necessary t successfully participate in field hckey? Assessments Skill Assessment Scring Rubric Skill Objectives demnstrate increased cmpetency in the fllwing field hckey skills: Dribble Push pass Drive Defense MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 13

Ddging Tackling Scping demnstrate an understanding f: Offense/Defense Rules Safety MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 14

Fitness This unit ffers an pprtunity fr the students t experience a variety f fitness activities which include the areas f strength, flexibility, and cardi respiratry endurance. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. Applying Cncepts and Strategies Students will demnstrate understanding f mvement cncepts, principles and strategies as they apply t the learning and perfrmance f physical activities. demnstrate an understanding f what the bdy des, where the bdy mves, hw the bdy perfrms the mvement and relatinships that ccur in increasingly mre cmplex mvement and game frms. demnstrate knwledge f rules, safety practices and prcedures as they apply t an increasing range f mvement situatins. Engaging in Physical Activity Students will participate regularly in physical activity. engage in an increased variety f mderate t vigrus develpmentally apprpriate physical activities n a regular basis. apply an understanding f the cnnectins between the purpses f mvements and their effect n fitness. engage in a variety f apprpriate physical activities during and utside f schl that prmte the develpment and imprvement f physical fitness level. Physical Fitness Students will incrprate fitness and wellness cncepts t achieve and maintain a health enhancing level f physical fitness. demnstrate the skills and knwledge t assess levels f physical fitness and participate in activities that develp and maintain each cmpnent. assess physilgical respnses t exercise assciated with ne s level f physical fitness and nutritinal balance. analyze the results f ne r mre cmpnents f health-related fitness. plan a wellness prgram demnstrating an understanding f basic exercise (e.g., frequency, intensity, duratin) and nutritinal principles designed t meet persnal wellness gals. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 15

understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: participate in cardi respiratry endurance activities necessary t imprve cardi respiratry endurance. acquire an understanding f a variety f aerbic activities and cncepts. develp an understanding and appreciatin f the benefits f cardi respiratry exercise and the risks f a sedentary lifestyle. participate in flexibility activities necessary t imprve flexibility. acquire an understanding f the principles and cncepts f flexibility. develp an understanding and appreciatin f the benefits f muscular strength and endurance. develp an understanding f the relatinship between exercise and muscle grup. participate in muscular strength endurance activities necessary t imprve muscular strength and endurance. acquire an understanding f the principles and cncepts f weight training. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? What can I d t be physically active and why is this imprtant? Why is it imprtant t be physically fit and hw can I stay fit? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questins Hw d I recrd a fitness jurnal? Hw des participatin in a flexibility activity address my persnal fitness needs and cntribute t my verall wellness? Hw des participatin in a cardi respiratry endurance activity address my persnal fitness needs and cntribute t my verall wellness? Hw des participatin in a muscular strength endurance activity address my persnal fitness needs and cntribute t my verall wellness? Assessments Skill Assessment Cgnitive Assessment Skill Objectives participate in a variety f cardi vascular activities such as Pilates and step aerbics. calculate resting, target and recvery heart rate. use cardi respiratry equipment such as the recumbent bike, elliptical trainer, Stairmasters, air dyne bikes and rwers and jump rpes. apply safety skills and cncepts. use the weight training equipment such as cybex equipment, Hist machines, free weights, medicine ball, thera bans, physi balls and balance bards. use Tech Fitness such as DDR, Eye Ty, interactive bikes, Xavix, Wii, Playstatin and Xbx. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 16

Flag Ftball This is an intrductry flag ftball curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a flag ftball game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. Applying Cncepts and Strategies Students will demnstrate understanding f mvement cncepts, principles and strategies as they apply t the learning and perfrmance f physical activities. demnstrate knwledge f rules, safety practices and prcedures as they apply t an increasing range f mvement situatins. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f the rules and strategies t play a flag ftball activity/game. demnstrate cmpetency in flag ftball Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 17

skills t participate successfully in a flag ftball activity/game. Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t participate in a flag ftball game? fllwing flag ftball skills: Thrwing Catching Pass patterns develp an understanding f: Pass patterns Basic defense Kicking and Punting Safety skills and cncepts MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 18

Flr Hckey This is an intrductry flr hckey curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a flr hckey game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f the rules and safety cncepts necessary t play a flr hckey activity/game. demnstrate an understanding f team play n ffense and defense t participate successfully in a flr hckey activity/game. demnstrate cmpetency in flr hckey Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing flr hckey skills: Passing Receiving Face-ffs MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 19

skills. successfully participate in flr hckey? Galkeeping Stick handling apply safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 20

Glf This is an intrductry unit which includes instructin in rules, basic terms, etiquette and glf skill basics such as grip, stance, back swing, dwnswing, and putting. Students will be taught the glf swing in relatin t wds, irns and putters. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate a basic understanding f the rules, safety, terminlgy and etiquette fr apprpriate participatin in glf. demnstrate cmpetency in basic glf skills. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate an understanding f the fllwing basic glf skills: MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 21 Grip Stance

What are the skills and glf cncepts necessary t participate in glf? Basic swing Putting MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 22

Hcker This unit ffers the student an pprtunity t play a team game using a variety f sprt skills. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f rules and scring in hcker. demnstrate cmpetency in a variety f team sprt skills t participate in a game f hcker. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing hcker skills: MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 23

Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t successfully participate in hcker? Currying Passing Dribbling Kicking Scping MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 24

Lacrsse This is an intrductry lacrsse curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a mdified lacrsse game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f basic rules and safety cncepts t participate in a lacrsse activity/game. demnstrate cmpetency in lacrsse skills t participate in a lacrsse activity/game. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing lacrsse skills: MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 25

Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t participate in a lacrsse activity/game? Cradling Catching Thrwing Scping Offense/defense Spacing/mvement Rules apply safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 26

Pickleball This is an intrductry pickleball curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a pickleball game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. participate in a variety f individual, dual and team tasks, activities, creative mvement, dance, play, games and sprts. Engaging in Physical Activity Students will participate regularly in physical activity. apply the understanding f physical activity cncepts t increasingly cmplex mvement and game frms. engage in a variety f apprpriate physical activities during and utside f schl that prmte the develpment and imprvement f physical fitness level. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 27

Unit Objectives Essential Questins Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f rules and scring in pickleball. demnstrate cmpetency in pickleball skills t participate in a pickleball match. What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? What can I d t be physically active and why is this imprtant? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t successfully participate in pickleball? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing pickleball skills serving frehand and backhand vlley MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 28

Prject Adventure This unit will prvide students with an pprtunity t participate in Prject Adventure games, initiatives and climbing activities. Students will participate under the guidelines f the Prject Adventure Full Value Cncepts. tp Physical Educatin Standards Engaging in Physical Activity Students will participate regularly in physical activity. apply an understanding f the cnnectins between the purpses f mvements and their effect n fitness. apply the understanding f physical activity cncepts t increasingly cmplex mvement and game frms. engage in a variety f apprpriate physical activities during and utside f schl that prmte the develpment and imprvement f physical fitness level. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. demnstrate willingness t attempt a variety f new physical activities. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate a basic understanding f rules, safety and terminlgy fr apprpriate successful participatin in the Prject Adventure curriculum. Essential Questins Hw can I mve effectively and efficiently? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessments Cgnitive Assessment Skill Assessment (harness) Skill Objectives participate in cperative games by demnstrating MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 29

demnstrate increased cmpetency in basic Prject Adventure skills. demnstrate an understanding f Prject Adventure cncepts. Fcus Questin Hw d games, initiatives and team building pprtunities facilitate the develpment f psitive scial interactins? increased cmpetency in the fllwing Prject Adventure cncepts/skills: Full Value Cncept Trust Cmmunicatin Respect Leadership Safety participate in initiatives by demnstrating increased cmpetency in the fllwing Prject adventure cncepts/skills: Full Value Cncept Trust Planning Critical Thinking Leadership Persistence Cmmunicatin Physical supprt techniques Respect Safety participate in climbing activities by demnstrating increased cmpetency in the fllwing Prject Adventure cncepts/skills: Full Value Cncepts Trust Cmmunicatin Respect Leadership Planning Critical thinking Persistence Physical supprt techniques Tying a Studebaker harness Securing a universal harness Use f carabineers Australian belay Climbing cmmands Safety MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 30

Sccer This is an intrductry sccer curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a sccer game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. develp strategies fr including all persns, despite individual differences, in physical activity settings. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f the basic rules necessary t participate in a sccer activity/game. demnstrate cmpetency in sccer skills. actively participate successfully in a Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing sccer skills: MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 31

sccer activity/game. Fcus Questin What are the skills necessary t successfully participate in sccer? dribbling passing trapping shting demnstrate an understanding f: psitins spacing/mvement ffensive and defensive cncepts rules apply safety skills and cncepts. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 32

Sftball This is an intrductry sftball curse. Emphasis is given t the skills necessary t participate in a sftball game. tp Physical Educatin Standards Mtr Skill Perfrmance Students will demnstrate cmpetency in mtr skills and mvement patterns needed t perfrm a variety f physical activities. demnstrate develpmentally mature frm in the fundamental mvement skills in cmbinatins f clsed and pen envirnments. demnstrate develpmentally mature applicatins cmbining lcmtr, nlcmtr and manipulative skills t participate in develpmentally apprpriate mvement and fitness activities. adapt and cmbine skills t meet the demands f increasingly dynamic envirnments. develp increasing cmpetence in mre advanced specialized skills. Respnsible Behavir Students will exhibit respnsible persnal and scial behavir that respects self and thers in physical activity settings. understand, participate in the develpment f, and fllw classrm rules; fllw activity-specific rules, safety practices and prcedures; and apply safe practices, rules, prcedures, etiquette and gd sprtsmanship in all physical activity settings. cntinue t develp skills t participate prductively in grups, in bth cperative and cmpetitive activities. apply apprpriate skills fr reslving cnflicts peacefully. Benefits f Physical Activity Students will chse physical activity fr health, enjyment, challenge, self-expressin and/r scial interactin t sustain a physically active lifestyle. make decisins abut participating in different physical activities based n feelings and interests. use physical activity as a means f self and grup expressin. use physical activity as a psitive pprtunity fr scial and grup interactin and develpment f leadership skills. realize that physical activity and challenges present pprtunities fr persnal grwth. value the skill cmpetence that results frm practice. Unit Objectives Students will be able t: demnstrate an understanding f the rules necessary t participate in a sftball game. demnstrate cmpetency in sftball skills. participate successfully in a variety f mdified sftball activities. Essential Questins What different ways can the bdy mve given a specific purpse? Hw d I interact with thers during physical activity? Hw will physical activity help me nw and in the future? Assessment Skill Assessment Skill Objectives demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing sftball skills: Thrwing MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 33

Fcus Questin What are the skills and cncepts necessary t be successfully participate in a sftball game? Catching Hitting demnstrate an understanding f running bases, game rules and game play. MS Phys Ed BOE Apprved 03/24/2009 34