Physical Education
Content Standard 1 - Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
A. Demonstrate competency in selected motor skills;
B. Demonstrate competency in selected non-motor patterns; and
C. Demonstrate competency in selected skills utilizing age appropriate equipment.
Content Standard 2 - Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
A. Demonstrate concepts of body, effort, space, and relationships in movement;
B. Demonstrate motor skills, motor behaviors, and motor learning concepts in increasingly complex movement situations; and
C. Demonstrate critical elements of fundamental and specialized movement skills.
Content Standard 3 - Exhibits knowledge and ability to participate in a physically active lifestyle.
A. Select and participate regularly in health-related physical activities for enjoyment;
B. Identify the benefits gained from regular physical activity.
Content Standard 4 - Acheives and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
A. Match different types of physical activities with the health-related physical fitness components; and
B. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities in a variety of settings; and
C. Begin to interpret the results and demonstrate understanding of the significance of information provided by measures of physical fitness.
Content Standard 5 - Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
A. Utilize safety principles in physical activity settings;
B. Work cooperatively and productively with a partner or small group;
C. Recognize the influence of peer pressure and identify ways of resolving conflict;
D. Work independently and on-task for short periods of time; and
E. Recognize classroom and activity rules.
Content Standard 6 - Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
A. Explore cultural/ethnic self-awareness through participation in physical activity;
B. Recognize the talents that individuals with differences can bring to a group activities;
C. Experience differences and similarities among people of different backgrounds by participating in activities of national, cultural, and ethnic origins; and
D. Recognize how the media, particularly advertising, influence the misperception of ideal body types.
Content Standard 7 - Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
A. Identify physical activities that are enjoyable;
B. Practice physical activities to increase skills;
C. Demonstrate interaction with others while participating in physical activities; and
D. Use physical activity as a means of self-expression.