Grades 6, 7, 8

Movement

Movement Principles and Concepts

Physical Activity

Physical Fitness

Personal and Social Responsibility

Affective Concepts

A physically educated person demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

A physically educated person demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

A physically educated person participates regularly in physical activity.

A physically educated person achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

A physically educated person exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

A physically educated person values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

demonstrate locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills

participate with skill in a variety of modified sports and game activities

apply skills and strategies in individual, dual and team sports

demonstrate intermediate skills of adventure/outdoor education activities

develop and refine educational gymnastic sequences (e.g., stunts, tumbling, balance)

create and perform dance (e.g., aerobic, line, folk, social, artistic, square)

develop and perform rhythmic activities and movement sequences (e.g., aerobic movement, jump rope, jump bands)

identify principles of practice and conditioning that enhance movement performance

participate in goal-setting for improvement in individual and team activities

understand and apply offensive, defensive, and transition strategies in various activities

follow rules and procedures designed for safe participation

demonstrate the correct use of physical education equipment

understand and apply balance and weight transfer concepts

seek and apply information from a variety of sources to guide and improve performance

understand the importance of daily physical activity

understand the daily requirements for physical activity

participate regularly in a variety of physical activities in both school and non-school settings

participate in lifelong physical activities (e.g. outdoor, leisure, fitness)

participate in individual, group, and/or family oriented physical activities

identify and utilize available community resources that promote an active lifestyle (e.g. community centers, YMCA, local gyms, parks)

explore and participate in a variety of health-related fitness activities

understand and apply basic principles of training (frequency, intensity, time and type) to develop personal goals and improve physical fitness

participate in a personal fitness plan to enhance physical fitness (e.g. fitness logs, online journals)

understand the relationship and long-term benefits of physical fitness to body systems

demonstrate proper warm-up, conditioning and cooling down techniques

participate in moderate to vigorous activity for a sustained period of time while maintaining a target heart rate

demonstrate activities to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition

evaluate and measure personal fitness levels (e.g. PRE, fitness testing, heart-rate monitoring)

understand that participating in games and sports can enhance social interaction

perform a variety of activities that promote social interaction and self-expression

work cooperatively within a group to achieve group goals in competitive and cooperative settings

cooperate with peers of a diverse population during physical activity

demonstrate the importance of team work, sportsmanship and fair play

follow rules and procedures designed for safe participation

make appropriate decisions to resolve conflicts arising from the influence of peers

recognize the lifelong health benefits of participation in physical activity

understand the benefits of participating in a variety of activities that provide opportunities for enjoyment, satisfaction and self-expression

enjoy learning new and challenging physical activities

recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction

understand how attitudes and values are developed through games and sports

evaluate and demonstrate ways individuals maintain a degree of fitness throughout life

recognize that physical activity provides opportunities for problem solving, decision making, and risk-taking

value knowledge, skills and safety practices related to lifelong physical activities (e.g. water activities, outdoor adventure, cycling)