MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Kindergarten HOW I MOVE IN MY ENVIRONMENT 1. Student is competent in many movement activities Can the student be guided to move in their environment for the sheer enjoyment of exploring space and controlling their bodies? travel in different ways in a large group without bumping into others or falling balance while bending, twisting, or stretching strike a stationary ball with any part of the body walk and run using mature form roll without hesitating or stopping toss and catch a ball before it bounces twice 1
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Kindergarten HOW I MOVE IN MY ENVIRONMENT 2 Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills Can the student use the information they learn outside of a structured environment? identify various parts of the body and their location(eg, arms, legs, and hands) identify fundamental movement patterns identify and begin to use the techniques to soften the landing in jumping 3 Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness Can the student understand what exercise does for and to the body? recognize changes in heart rate sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity 2
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Kindergarten HOW I MOVE IN MY ENVIRONMENT 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression Can the student develop his/her own body image as he/she use his/her bodies to perform varied movements? participate regularly in vigorous physical activity try new movement activities and skills identify feelings that may result from participation in physical activities 2. Student demonstrates responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities Can the student follow rules and use equipment safely? follow adult-delivered rules respond to rule infractions then reminded handle equipment safely and show responsibility by putting it away when not in use 3
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Kindergarten HOW I MOVE IN MY ENVIRONMENT 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities The student understands the importance of respect for all others Can the student recognize: the concept of self and others; acknowledge that others may occupy their space; learn to move about in their space without interfering with others; begin to learn to take turns; and share in interaction with others? take turns using a piece of equipment transfer rules of physical education to rules of the playground choose playmates without regard to personal differences (eg, race, gender, disability) work in a group setting without interfering with others 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance Can the student identify games they play outside of school? describe what is done in physical education identify games they have played with family friends describe time and location for physical activity 4
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 1 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student through movement experiences develop an awareness of the concepts of space, time, and effort? travel and changing direction quickly in response to a signal. hop, gallop, march, and slide to specific rhythmic patterns. identify four characteristics of a mature throw. toss and catch a ball alone or with a partner. 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student through movement experiences develop an awareness of balance? place the body and limbs in different positions, demonstrating high, middle, and low levels. move backwards and change direction quickly and safely without falling. balance on a variety of body parts. 5
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 1 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 3. Student will achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student reflect on how their bodies change and feel as they experiment with different types of movement? begin to recognize changes in his or her body, such as changes in height or weight. identify oxygen and food as fuel to supply the body with energy. engage in sustained physical activity that causes an increased heart rate and heavy breathing. 6
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 1 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can students develop their own body image as they use their bodies and compare their bodies to others to perform varied movements? participate in a wide variety of physical activities outside physical education class. try new movement activities and skills. identify how the body feels during different kinds of physical activity. 2. Student demonstrates responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student use equipment safely, act responsibly, and follow teacher direction during physical education class? use equipment safely and responsibly. develop responsibility for expected behaviors on the playground and in the classroom. 7
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 1 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student participate in parallel play with other students? work in a group setting without interfering with others. take turns using a piece of equipment. interact positively with others regardless of personal differences. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student participate in activities learned at school at home? identify variations in games and activities played in classmates homes and neighborhoods. 8
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 2 MY PARTNER AND I - HOW WE MOVE IN SPACE 1. Students are competent in many movement activities. Can the student define movement in relation to another person, shape, group, or group shape? demonstrate skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid others. jump in a self-turned rope repeatedly. skip, hop, jump, and slide. strike a ball repeatedly with a paddle. travel in relationship to objects: over, under, behind, and through. 9
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 2 MY PARTNER AND I - HOW WE MOVE IN SPACE 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student understand the concept of control and speed in a variety of activities? use concepts of space awareness and movement control to run, hop, and skip in different ways in a large group without bumping into others or falling. identify the major characteristics of mature walking, running, hopping, and skipping. explain how to increase/decrease speed. 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student coordinate different parts of the body during an activity? Can the student define movement in relation to another person, shape, group, or group shape? support body weight for climbing, handing, and momentarily taking weight on hands. move each joint through a full range of motion. participate in a sustained physical activity in physical 10
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 2 MY PARTNER AND I - HOW WE MOVE IN SPACE 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student increasingly see themselves in relation to others, as their awareness of others increases? participate in physical activity of a moderate to vigorous nature. participate in a wide variety of physical activities outside of physical education class. Can the student recognize and appreciate their own positive and negative feelings and those of others? identify feelings resulting from challenges, successes, and failures in physical activity. interpret an experience through movement. 11
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 2 MY PARTNER AND I - HOW WE MOVE IN SPACE 2. Student demonstrates responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student follow rules and procedures, safely use equipment, maintain a positive attitude, and stay on task? apply rules, procedures, and safe practices with little reinforcement. use equipment and space safely and properly. respond positively to an occasional reminder bout a rule infraction. practice specific skills as assigned until the teacher signals the end of practice. 12
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 2 MY PARTNER AND I - HOW WE MOVE IN SPACE 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student celebrate the successes of others and begin to recognize specific activities that contribute to feelings of joy and movement experiences that rely on cooperation? work cooperatively with another to complete an assigned task. assist partner by sharing observations about skill performance during practice. Can the student consistently practice sharing and caring skills when playing with partners in movement activities and reinforce one another by giving and receiving encouragement? resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways. treat others with respect during the day. 2. The student will understand the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student participate in activities learned at school at home? identifying variations in games and activities played in classmates homes and neighborhoods. 13
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 3 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student begin to develop a concept of the order of a sequence in movement and willingly experiment with and explore alternative movements? combine a variety of physical activities, such as combining various travel patterns in relation to music. dribble a ball continuously, using the hands or feet to control it. strike various balls using various apparatus. maintaining flexibility by combining shapes, levels, and pathways into simple sequences. 14
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 3 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student increase his/her motor ability as he/she gain greater control? Do students participate in aerobic exercise that includes warm-up, cool down, and flexibility? recognize similar movement concepts in a variety of skills (for example, an underhand movement can be used in a variety of activities). identify critical elements of locomotor movement. use feedback to improve performance. understand how to stop and start movements. learn to focus on important cues. identify the components of health-related fitness. describe the importance of warming up and cooling down. participate in aerobic activity for extended periods of time. 15
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 3 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student express themselves by creating new movement patterns involving time, space, and flow? identify benefits gained from participating in physical activity. participate regularly in physical activity. use physical activity as a means of self-expression. 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student follow rules and procedures while working independently and staying on task? work independently and on task for short periods of time? follow rules, procedures, and etiquette under adult direction. 16
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 3 MOVING THROUGH SPACE AND TIME 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student learn through play to handle individual responsibilities and resolve personal differences, becoming more capable of working together for a common goal as they grow in their ability to cooperate and take turns? playing and assisting others in activities in groups of three. working productively with a partner. inviting a peer to take his or her turn at a piece of apparatus before repeating a turn. identifying differences in an other s physical activity. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student tell how games are modified to fit the needs of the people playing? explain how the physical activities in which they play have changed before and throughout their lives. 17
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 4 MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AND THROUGH SPACE 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student use space and distance appropriately and the concepts of projection as they progress toward accuracy in throwing, catching, manipulating the body in space, striking with body parts and objects? throw, catch, strike, and kick, using mature form. dribble and pass a basketball. balance with control on a variety of objects (balance board, large apparatus, skates). practice individual movement skills with a variety of equipment. focus on correct movement patterns. focus on cooperation not competition. develop and refine a tumbling sequence demonstrating smooth transitions. develop and refine a creative dance sequence into a repeatable pattern. jump and land for height/distance using mature form. transfer weight from feet to hands at fast and slow speeds using large expansions (e.g., mule kick, handstands, 18
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 4 MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AND THROUGH SPACE 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student build skills through practice and feedback? accurately recognizing the critical elements of a throw made by a fellow student and providing feedback to that student. partner check-off task sheet (e.g., batting off a tee). understand that appropriate practice improves performance. 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student differentiate between aerobic exercises that provide cardio-respiratory benefit and those that do not and the importance of muscular endurance and strength as components of fitness? engage in appropriate activity that results in the development of muscular strength and endurance. maintain continuous aerobic activity for a special time and/or activity. daily fitness log (in and out of school). tumbling/balance activities. support, lift, and control body weight in a variety of activities. regularly participate in physical activity for the purpose of 19
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 4 MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AND THROUGH SPACE 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student identify physical activities that provide enjoyment and challenges that are accepting of similarities and differences? regularly participate in physical activity for the purpose of developing a healthy lifestyle. describe healthful benefits that result from regular and appropriate participation in physical activity. identify at least one activity he/she enjoys that he/she participates in on a regular basis (formal or informal). student use and identify components of physical fitness: 1. muscular strength - pullups 2. muscular endurance - curl ups 3. flexibility - sit and reach 4. good respiratory endurance - one mile job/power walk 5. agility - shuttle run describe opportunities for more formal participation in physical activities in the community. designing games, gymnastics, and dance sequences that are personally interesting. 20
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 4 MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AND THROUGH SPACE 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student learn to cope with conflicts and disputes by practicing conflict-resolution skills? assess their own performance problems without blaming others. accept decision regarding a rule infraction without displaying a negative reaction. self-monitored games (i.e., basketball, soccer, keep away). act in a safe manner during physical activity. work independently and on task for short periods of time. 21
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 4 MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN AND THROUGH SPACE 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student work together as a part of a group and begin to appreciate personal differences and value the rights of others? working cooperatively with a partner or small group. recognizing the fundamental strategies in simple games. recognizing the attributes that individual differences can bring to group activities. in a group activity, each student has a rotating task and will help others be successful at their task. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student identify multicultural influences of games in different geographical areas? describing physical education experience for students in California during the last one hundred years and how their current physical education experience is different. use various folk and square dances. describing and participating in activities of national, cultural, and ethnic origins. 22
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 5 MANIPULATING OBJECTS WITH ACCURACY AND SPEED 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student manipulate objects through space with accuracy and with the added element of speed? manipulate objects with accuracy and speed. combine movement skills in applied settings. small side games (3 on 3) skill drills - any sport strategies for defense/offense develop specialized movement skills. pass to a moving player. 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student predict the practice needed to achieve a desired goal? use information from internal and external sources to improve performance. identify and apply the principles of practice and conditioning that enhance performance. evaluating game strategies on paper use fundamental strategies in simple games. use scientific principles to 23
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 5 MANIPULATING OBJECTS WITH ACCURACY AND SPEED 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student explain the role of the circulatory system, the interaction of strength and flexibility, and how to maintain a healthy body? participate in a variety of healthenhancing physical activities in both school and non-school settings. assess their personal healthrelated fitness status. presidential physical fitness test meet health-related fitness standards as defined by fitness tests. identify how to balance food intake with physical activity. 24
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 5 MANIPULATING OBJECTS WITH ACCURACY AND SPEED 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student establish goals and select the practice techniques appropriate to meet immediate goals? identify opportunities in the school and community for regular participation in physical activity. participate daily in some form of health-enhancing physical activity. daily fitness log (in and out of school) describe ways to use the body and movement activities to communicate ideas and feelings. 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student communicate feelings and appreciate the aesthetic aspects of physical performance and the pleasure of achieving goals they has set for themselves? distinguish between compliance and noncompliance of game rules. participate in establishing rules and procedures that are safe and effective for specific activities. student officiated games distinguish between acts of 25
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 5 MANIPULATING OBJECTS WITH ACCURACY AND SPEED 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student develop an awareness of individual differences related to gender, cultural heritage, ethnicity, and physical ability; and appreciate the positive aspects of diversity? teach activity or skill to two other classmates. demonstrate fairness in games and activities. begin to recognize that different body types are more effective in certain movement skills and activities. modify games/sports to accommodate individual differences. recognize the importance of one s personal heritage. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student explain the history and culture of games, sports, and dance? describe the growth of physical education and physical activity in the united states during the 18th and 19th centuries. play games from different countries. 26
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 6 WORKING COOPERATIVELY TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student demonstrate and combine skills for practice in leadup games? throw a variety of objects demonstrating both accuracy and force (e.g., basketball, football, frisbee). hand dribble and foot dribble while preventing an opponent from stealing the ball. design and perform tumbling and dance sequences that combine traveling, rolling, balancing, and weight transfer into smooth flowing sequences with intentional changes in direction, speed, and flow. 3 on 3 basketball, soccer, or ultimate frisbee soccer, basketball, or keep away. self-assessment of his/her throwing performance using a checklist forearm pass or bump volleyball with partner or group keep an object going continuously with a partner using a striking pattern. place the ball away from an opponent in a racket sport activity. 27
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 6 WORKING COOPERATIVELY TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student analyze personal skills in cooperative activities? detect, analyze, and correct errors in personal movement patterns. identify basic practices and principles that enhance performance. partner task sheet (e.g., overhand throwing). video tape for selfassessment. 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student understand the purpose of health-fitness components and the development and maintenance of optimum health? keep a record of heart rate before, during, and after vigorous physical activity. engage in physical activity at the target heart rate for a minimum of 20 minutes. heart rate chart (before, during, and after exercise). aerobics and power walking presidential physical fitness program identify proper warm-up and cool-down techniques and the reasons for using them. correctly demonstrating activities designed to improve and maintain strength and endurance, flexibility, cardio- 28
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 6 WORKING COOPERATIVELY TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student recognize the need for cross training daily physical activity for health and wellness? participate in games, sports, dance, and outdoor pursuits both in and out of school based on individual interests and capabilities. identify opportunities close to home for participation in different kinds of activities. daily fitness log (in and out of school) participate daily in some form of health-enhancing physical activity. identify the benefits resulting from participating in different forms of physical activities. identifying physical activity in informal settings that utilize skills and knowledge gained in physical education classes. 29
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 6 WORKING COOPERATIVELY TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student have a more realistic self-image, and do they recognize the stylistic differences in performance? use time wisely when given the opportunity to practice and improve performance. remain on task without close teacher monitoring. movement or skill activities with specific instructions on task behavior. 30
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 6 WORKING COOPERATIVELY TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student work cooperatively toward a common goal because desire for recognition within the group is strong? design and playing small group games that involve cooperating with others to keep an object away from opponents. make suggestions for modifications in a game or activity that can improve the game. creating own game or modifying games to fit individual needs. recognize the role of games, sports, and dance in getting to know and understand others of like and different backgrounds. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student perform tribal dances and ethnic dances of contemporary or ancient cultures? describe physical education in the ancient word. create own game 31
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 7 MEETING CHALLENGES AND MAKING DECISIONS 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student apply locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills to a variety of individual/dual activities, tumbling, self-defense, and challenge activities? apply transfer of knowledge to previously learned locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative, through participation in individual, dual, and small group activities. establishing the learning environment, exercise physiology, tumbling, cultural dance, self-defense, challenge adventure, pickle-ball, golf, step aerobics, medieval games, rhythms, track and field, strength/weight training, and lead-up games for team sports. 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student analyze movement performance using spin and rebound principles in order to learn or improve a movement skill? apply the principal of spin by demonstrating the effects of it s force on the object. the object will spin in the direction the force is applied. spin is also altered by rebound angle. pickle-ball, track and field, selfdefense, dance, tumbling, and lead-up games for team sports. apply the principal of rebound by demonstrating the effects of elasticity of the ball, the firmness of the surface, or spin. A ball will rebound at an angle equal to that at which it strikes a 32
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 7 MEETING CHALLENGES AND MAKING DECISIONS 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student assess personal fitness, compare scores to a health-related standard and set goals for improvement or maintenance? identify proper warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down techniques and the reason for using them. be introduced to the FITT guidelines for physical exercise which are the appropriate frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise. establishing the learning environment, exercise physiology, and weight training/strength training. learn the principles of overload, progression, and specificity in physical conditioning. participate in vigorous activity for a sustained period of time while maintaining a target heart rate. set goals based on comparison of scores to standards. self-testing and monitoring of fitness scores throughout the year. 33
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 7 MEETING CHALLENGES AND MAKING DECISIONS 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student value a healthy personal lifestyle and the development of performance enhancement through individual movement skills? describe the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and feeling well. interview an adult who regularly participates in a physical activity program. he/she will write a brief paper describing what he/she does, how long he/she has done it, why he/she does it, and what motivates him/her to continue. establishing the learning environment, exercise physiology, tumbling, cultural dance, self-defense, challenge adventure, pickle-ball, golf, step aerobics, medieval games, rhythms, track and field, strength/weight training, and lead-up games for team sports. 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student develop an appreciation of his/her personal identity and the development of each individual s performance skills? observe and study professionals engaged in like activities to gain an understanding of models for skill development. enhance their personal identity by developing their strengths and weaknesses through individual movement performance. establishing the learning environment, exercise physiology, tumbling, cultural dance, self-defense, challenge adventure, pickle-ball, golf, step aerobics, medieval games, rhythms, track and field, strength/weight training. 34
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 7 MEETING CHALLENGES AND MAKING DECISIONS 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student apply collaborative problem-solving techniques during risk-based initiatives? display collaborative problem solving techniques during riskbased challenges. demonstrate supportive behavior to a teammate or opponent such as providing verbal and nonverbal feedback. accept and respect the decisions made by game officials whether they are students, teachers, or officials outside of school. establishing the learning environment, exercise physiology, tumbling, cultural dance, self-defense, challenge adventure, pickle-ball, golf, step aerobics, medieval games, rhythms, track and field, strength/weight training, and lead-up games for team sports. handle conflicts that arise with others without confrontation. work cooperatively with more and less skilled peers. 35
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 7 MEETING CHALLENGES AND MAKING DECISIONS 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. Can the student describe the origin of movement-related activities during medieval times? explore the various ball games popular during the middle ages. participate in vocational and leisure activities of the peasant class. medieval games participate in vocational and leisure activities of the noble class. 36
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 8 WORKING AS A TEAM TO SOLVE PROBLEMS 1. Student is competent in many movement activities. Can the student apply locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills to a variety of team sports, gymnastics, and dance? apply transfer of knowledge to previously learned locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative activities through participation in individual, dual, small group, and team sports. volleyball, basketball, tennis, football, softball, team handball, aerobics, recreational games, floor hockey, rhythm and dance, track and field, flag football, soccer, and weight training. 2. Student understands how and why they move in a variety of situations and use this information to enhance their own skills. Can the student analyze movement performance using rotational principles in order to learn or improve a movement skill? apply the principles of rotation: radius of rotation and its application to angular velocity. basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, track and field, football, recreational games, team handball, and softball. integration of forward linear motion with angular motion. linear speed increases through angular motion by right angle release or transfer. direction of rotation is determined by the specific 37
MOVEMENT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Physical Education Grade 8 WORKING AS A TEAM TO SOLVE PROBLEMS 3. Student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Can the student assess personal fitness, compare scores to a health-related standard, and set goals for improvement or maintenance? set goals based on comparison of fitness scores to standards. self-test and monitor fitness scores throughout the year. fitness-related units and activity units. describe principles of training and conditioning for specific physical activities. design a personal health-related fitness program. assess physiological indicators of exercise during and after physical activity. participate in vigorous activity for a sustained period of time while maintaining a target heart rate. 38
SELF-IMAGE & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 8 WORKING AS A TEAM TO SOLVE PROBLEMS 1. Student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge and self-expression. Can the student accept responsibility for his/her own health and fitness by establishing personal movement-related goals and monitoring progress? establish personal activity goals. participate in regular healthenhancing activities to accomplish personal activity goals. fitness testing, run times, aerobic unit, track and field, elective unit, homework (physical), weight training. become more skilled in a favorite physical activity. understand long-term physiological, psychological, and other benefits of regular participation in physical activity. 2. Student demonstrates responsible behavior while participating in movement activities. Can the student participate in a variety of movement activities which offer opportunities to experience challenges, to take positive risks, and to develop the confidence to pursue personal excellence? solve problems, analyze causes, and explore potential solutions. play within the rules of the game. practice appropriate ways to learn new skills or sports and apply that behavior in outside all fitness-related and activity units. 39
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Physical Education Grade 8 WORKING AS A TEAM TO SOLVE PROBLEMS 1. Student demonstrates responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student understands the importance of respect for all others. Can the student utilize appropriate social skills in all settings? recognize the influence of peer pressure. make choices based on the safety of others. identify behaviors that are supportive and inclusive in physical activities. all fitness-related and activity units. recognize while playing team sports that rules are fair to all and allow for participation. Can the student explore how societal changes have influenced the evolution of education through the physical? appreciate the importance of fair play, cooperation, and competition in team games, activities, and sports. 2. Student understands the relationship between history and culture and games, sports, place, and dance. understand that sports, games, and physical activities reflect society at the time of their development. explore how team sports and games have evolved over time. all activity units 40