Physical Education Standards
Content Standard #6: Opportunities
A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Primary (K-2) Performance Standards
- Willingly participates in and enjoys a variety of physical activities. (6.A)
- Challenges him/herself through setting appropriate goals for practice. (6.B)
- Participates in new activities. (6.C)
- Communicates feelings through both discussion and movement. (6.D)
- Begins to understand that physical activity can provide an opportunity to enjoy the company of others. (6.E)
- Demonstrates an appreciation for the movement of others. (6.F)
Grade Level Performance Standards
Kindergarten:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- willingly try new activities introduced by the teacher. (6.A.1) (6.C.1)
- accept a challenge to exceed current personal best scores during practice. (6.B.1)
- begin to verbally express feelings about participation and progress in skill development during class. (6.D.1)
- demonstrate enjoyment of peers through cooperative behaviors and appropriate interactions. (6.E.1)
- seek the company of others for physical activity when appropriate, both in and out of class. (6.E.2) (6.F.1)
- demonstrate appropriate audience behavior when observing others perform. (6.F.2)
- praise another child for a good performance. (6.F.3)
Grade 1:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- create a simple dance sequence that communicates a feeling (eg: sad, happy, angry, excited, bored). (6.D.1)
- watch and tell about a live or televised sports/dance event. (6.D.2) (6.F.1)
- identify the emotions expressed by participants and spectators at a sports/dance performance event. (6.D.3)
- report the enjoyment level of participating in a physical activity with family members outside of school. (6.E.1)
- seek the company of others for physical activity when appropriate, both in and out of class. (6.E.2) (6.F.2)
- eagerly accept the challenge of new activities. (6.A.1) (6.C.1)
- give positive feedback to a partner/teammate. (6.D.4)
- challenge him/herself through setting appropriate goals for practice. (6.B.1)
Grade 2:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student wil be able to (examples)...
- begin adapting skills more readily to new activities/games. (6.A.1)
- begin to identify elements of his/her own movement skill that are improving. (6.D.1)
- show enjoyment of movement by willingly choosing at least one physical activity outside of school. (6.A.2) (6.C.1) (6.E.1)
- quickly and willingly form working partners/groups in class. (6.A.3) (6.C.2)
- show appreciation for skillful performance using objective criteria. (6.F.1)
- avoid "put-downs" when evaluating the performance of others. (6.D.2) (6.F.2)
- begin to enjoy simple competition for its own sake, regardless of win/loss. (6.B.1)
Intermediate (3-5) Performance Standards
- Demonstrates joy/pleasure from participating in physical activities both in and outside of school. (6.A)
- Communicates and works with others to achieve goals during physical activity. (6.B)
- Recognizes and appreciates skilled performance in a variety of activities. (6.C)
- Recognizes and expresses feelings associated with success and failure appropriately. (6.D)
- Uses movement as a medium of expression. (6.E)
- Sets goals to improve performance. (6.F)
Grade Level Performance Standards
Grade 3:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- enjoy and evaluate a peer performance. (6.C.1)
- occasionally choose a more highly skilled partner with whom to practice in order to challenge own skill development. (6.C.2) (6.F.1)
- begin to accept the outcome of a competitive event with grace and humility. (6.D.1)
- report on physical activities enjoyed outside of class with friends/family. (6.A.1)
- choose an appropriate cooperative strategy in a given situation to achieve a group goal. (6.B.1)
- adopt appropriate cooperative strategies in various situations to achieve group goals. (6.B.2) (6.F.2)
- use movement as a medium of expression. (6.E.1)
Grade 4:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- create a dance sequence for the purpose of communication. (6.E.1)
- accept challenges and increase risk-taking for the purpose of improving own skill level. (6.F.1)
- accept and use feedback from teacher/peers to improve performance. (6.F.2) (6.D.1)
- modify a practice situation or game to accommodate individual differences to assure success within the group. (6.B.1)
- enjoy the role of spectator at a sports/gymnastics/dance event. (6.C.1)
- log participation in a physical activity outside of class. (6.A.1) (6.F.3)
Grade 5:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- demonstrate humility and grace as a winner in a competitive situation. (6.D.1)
- praise opponents for a well-played game. (6.D.2)
- show willingness to accept both offensive and defensive roles in a game situation. (6.B.1)
- continue to enjoy competition for its own sake, regardless of win/loss. (6.A.1)
- recognize the strengths and skill of the losing team. (6.C.1) (6.D.3)
- give useful feedback to a partner/teammate. (6.B.2) (6.F.1)
- use movement as a medium of expression. (6.E.1)
Middle School (6-8) Performance Standards
- Identifies the type of activities he/she finds enjoyable and pursues these outside of physical education. (6.A)
- Associates and expresses positive feelings about participation in physical activity. (6.B)
- Is willing to try new and/or challenging activities. (6.C)
- Aesthetically appreciates skilled movement of the body in at least one form. (6.D)
- Knows the importance of communicating in dual and team sports. (6.E)
- Searches for success (tries to find style/form in a sport or tries to find an activity at which s/he can be successful). (6.F)
Grade Level Performance Standards
Grade 6:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- identify forms of physical activity that provide personal enjoyment. (6.A.1)
- choose to exercise at home for personal enjoyment and benefit. (6.B.1)
- participate in games, sports, dance, and outdoor pursuits both in and outside of school, based on individual interests and capabilities. (6.B.2)
- recognize the aesthetic and creative aspects of performance. (6.D.1)
- communicate with teammates and opponent about the positive and negative aspects (if present) of a game to help improve its outcome. (6.E.1)
- identify a variety of physical activities that will provide satisfaction and lead to continued participation. (6.A.2) (6.C.1) (6.F.1)
Grade 7:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- identify opportunities in the school and community for regular participation in physical activity. (6.A.1)
- identify the affective and social benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activities. (6.B.1)
- describe ways to use the body and movement activities to communicate ideas and feelings. (6.E.1)
- appreciate the personal challenge inherant in competition and their opponents' contribution to that challenge. (6.B.2)
- identify and use physical activity as a means of self-expression. (6.C.1)
- identify groups or organizations that can help in providing successful experiences in a variety of physical activities. (6.F.1)
- aesthetically appreciate skilled movement of the body in at least one form. (6.D.1)
Grade 8:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- continue to explore a variety of physical activities that have the potential for personal pleasure and enjoyment. (6.A.1) (6.C.1)
- understand how a commitment to a wellness plan enhances the quality of life. (6.B.1)
- feel satisfaction on days when s/he engages in physical activity. (6.B.2)
- feel satisfaction in the aesthetics and creative aspects of performance. (6.D.1)
- show a desire to improve one's physical ability and performance. (6.F.1)
- know the importance of communicating in dual and team sports. (6.E.1)
High School (9-11) Performance Standards
- Has a positive self-concept about his/her role as a participant. (6.A)
- Identifies several activities that he/she enjoys participating in. (6.B)
- Feels competent and is willing to learn new activities. (6.C)
- Enjoys watching good performance as an aesthetically rewarding experience. (6.D)
- Realizes the importance of cooperation within competition. (6.E)
- Pursures interests outside the required curriculum (i.e. non required physical education courses, career opportunities). (6.F)
Grade Level Performance Standards
Grade 9:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- identify personal feelings resulting from participation in physical activity. (6.A.1) (6.B.1)
- identify participation factors that contribute to enjoyment and self-expression. (6.A.2) (6.B.2)
- enjoy meeting and cooperating with others during physical activity. (6.C.1) (6.E.1) (6.F.1)
- participate on a regular basis in at least one out-of-class activity (eg: intramurals, interscholastics, youth program, dance class, health club). (6.B.3) (6.C.2)
- demonstrate an appreciation of the role of a spectator with the ability to understand and evaluate performance. (6.D.1)
- identify and use technology as it relates to physical activity, participation, and performance. (6.C.3)
Grade 10-11:
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program the student will be able to (examples)...
- demonstrate a commitment to physical activity as an important part of his/her lifestyle. (6.A.1) (6.B.1) (6.D.1)
- participate in several outdoor pursuits indigenous to the geographic area. (6.B.2) (6.C.1) (6.F.1)
- appreciate and respect the natural environment while participating in physical activity. (6.F.2)
- know the way in which personal characteristics, performance styles, and activity preferences will change over the course of one's life. (6.A.2) (6.B.3) (6.E.1)
- recognize career opportunities in the fields of sport, education, medicine, and industry that utilize the skills and knowledge developed through participation in the physical education program. (6.F.3)
- identify training and educational requirements necessary for career employment. (6.F.4)
- identify and use technology as it relates to physical activity, participation, and performance. (6.C.2)
- select three lifelong physical leisure activities for which s/he would like to be most competent, and identify the skills, levels of fitness, rules, and strategies that must be acquired to gain proficiency in each activity. (6.B.4)
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