Goal 2

STANDARD TWO: Students will analyze scientific concepts and principles to understand, evaluate, and enhance movement skill acquisition and performance.

Indicator 1: Students will apply scientific concepts and principles to analyze performance of self and others.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. correlate pertinent scientific concepts and principles to a specific movement.
  2. apply pertinent scientific concepts and principles to achieve a desired outcome.
  3. assess the results of using specific scientific concepts and principles within a performance.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. explain the scientific factors involved in achieving height and distance while putting the shot
  2. create ways to contract a specific muscle to increase strength
  3. compare the processes involved in different discus throwing techniques

 Indicator 2: Students will evaluate the influence of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on improving performance.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. investigate the interrelationships among the physical, emotional, cognitive, and scientific factors affecting performance.
  2. describe training and conditioning principles and practices that impact skill acquisition and performance.
  3. select appropriate practice/training procedures based on evaluative feedback of skill acquisition and performance.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. maintain an activity log to determine the effects of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on performance
  2. create a varied cross-country training schedule which includes overload and rest principles
  3. evaluate past performance and subsequently alter practice methods to improve badminton serving techniques

 Indicator 3: Students will evaluate various strategies leading to successful performance.

  1. Performance strategies appropriate for specific situations.
  2. apply complex performance strategies in specific situations.
  3. compare the effectiveness of selected performance strategies.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. develop a plan to defend a "give-n-go" play
  2. execute a "hot box" play in softball/baseball
  3. determine personal effectiveness of overhand/underhand/sidearm volleyball serves