Goal 5

STANDARD FIVE: Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, and employment.

STANDARD FIVE: Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, and employment.

Indicator 1: Students will evaluate how physical activity serves as a vehicle to provide opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. participate in various physical activities to experience personal satisfaction.
  2. describe the social benefits of participating in physical activities.
  3. explain the psychological benefits gained from participation in physical activity.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. attempt unknown skills/physical activities to find those that are personally enjoyable
  2. explain how participating in physical activities provides opportunities to make new friends and develop self- confidence in group settings
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  3. create a pictorial/musical collage expressing positive aspects of participation in physical activity

 Indicator 2: Students will evaluate the unique benefits of perseverance and pursuance of challenging physical activity.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. describe the role of motivation and attitude in achieving personal satisfaction from physical activity.
  2. analyze the mental, physical, and social factors necessary for maintaining a healthy balance in relation to physical activities.
  3. seek personally challenging physical activities in pursuance of personal success and satisfaction.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. compare/contrast the motivation and attitude of various professional and amateur athletes
  2. compare the mental, physical, and social factors present during good vs. poor physical activity days
  3. strive to achieve a personal performance best in a chosen physical activity

 Indicator 3: Students will analyze employment/career options in the physical education/fitness fields.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. analyze employment options affiliated with physical education/fitness careers and how they impact society.
  2. determine the requirements of and the personal qualifications needed for various physical education/fitness careers.
  3. determine the connections among physical education/fitness careers and other employment fields.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. create a visual representation linking physical education/fitness careers and services to the community
  2. design a career vacancy announcement for a chosen physical education/fitness professional
  3. explain the support that selected physical education/fitness professionals provide other professions