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