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Grades 6-8 Physical Education Standards:

Performance Criteria: Application of Knowledge

STANDARD ONE: Students will develop competency in all fundamental movement skills and proficiency in some movement forms.

ADVANCED:

  • The student consistently demonstrates control, rhythm, coordination, fluid movement, and proper technique in the execution of locomotor skills; s/he consistently transfers these skills into movement patterns and/or specialized activities/games; the student consistently reflects on the effectiveness of skills transferred and makes adjustments if necessary. (locomotor skills)
  • The student consistently demonstrates correct technique in controlling the force applied to or received from an object; s/he consistently and effectively transfers these skill into movement patterns and/or specialized activities/games; the student consistently reflects on the effectiveness of skills transferred and makes adjustments if necessary. (manipulative skills)
  • The student consistently controls balance and weight transfer in a variety of complex body positions; s/he uses kinesthetic sense to adjust body position as needed; the student effectively transfers these skills into complex combinations and/or sequences, reflects on the effectiveness of the transfer, and makes adjustments if necessary. (non-locomotor/stability skills)

PROFICIENT:

  • The student frequently demonstrates appropriate coordination and proper technique in the execution of locomotor skills; s/he frequently transfers these into various movement patters, activities, and/or games. (locomotor skills)
  • The student usually displays correct technique while applying force to or receiving force from an object; s/he generally transfers these skills to be modified movement patterns. (manipulative skills)
  • The student frequently controls balance and weight transfer in a variety of increasingly complex body positions; s/he often uses kinesthetic sense to successfully adjust body in complex movement combinations and/sequences. (non-locomotor/stability skills)

BASIC:

  • The student occasionally demonstrates appropriate coordination and proper technique in the execution of locomotor skills; s/he transfers these skills to some movement patterns or to limited activities with assistance. (locomotor skills)
  • The student displays some elements of correct technique when applying force to or receiving force from an object. (manipulative skills)
  • The student sporadically achieves balance and successful weight transfer in a variety of body positions; s/he demonstrates emerging kinesthetic sense and ability to adjust body position and weight transfer. (non-locomotor/stability skills)

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

ADVANCED:

  • The student consistently demonstrates the ability to utilize knowledge of scientific principles to enhance her/his performance; s/he applies skill-specific information to improve personal performance and to assist others; the student consistently and accurately evaluates personal performance and the performance of others based on proven scientific concepts. (movement concepts)
  • The student consistently analyzes scientific concepts to identify the effects of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on performance; s/he accurately develops a fitness plan based on an evaluation of personal need; the student effectively modifies specific elements of her/his practice/training plan when appropriate. (training)
  • The student consistently analyzes various options related to a specific situation; s/he creates and/or appropriately adapts movement patters/strategies that lead to successful performance; the student consistently uses pre-established criteria to determine if a specific pattern/strategy provides the desired outcome. (strategies)

PROFICIENT:

  • The student demonstrates the ability to apply self-determined or teacher-directed skills-specific information to enhance her/his performance and the performance of others; s/he applies the knowledge of scientific principles to her/his performance and the performance of others. (concepts/principles)
  • The student frequently applies scientific concepts to identify the effects of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on performance; s/he uses guidance to effectively modify appropriate elements of practice/training plan. (training)
  • The student analyzes a situation and usually creates and appropriately adapts movement patterns and/or movement forms that lead to successful performance. (strategies)

BASIC:

  • The student incorporates teacher-directed skills-specific information into the performance of her/his movement skills; s/he attempts to apply the knowledge of scientific principles to her/his performance. (concepts/principles)
  • The student occasionally applies scientific concepts to identify the effects of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on performance; s/he requires significant assistance to effectively modify appropriate elements of a practice/training plan. (training)
  • The student uses teacher guidance to appropriately adapt movement patterns and/or movement forms that lead to successful performance. (strategies)

 STANDARD THREE: Students will participate in physical activity to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.

ADVANCED:

  • The student uses scientifically based data to independently and consistently monitor her/his personal fitness level; s/he subsequently develops a personal plan to achieve fitness goals; the student consistently and effectively re-evaluates and adjusts the plan to maintain or improve the desired fitness level. (health-related fitness components)
  • The student consistently and effectively communicates the benefits of ongoing physical activity; s/he distinguishes appropriate from inappropriate practice and provides sound rationale for choosing specific activities; the student consistently offers reasonable evidence that specific activities bring about desired fitness benefits. (benefits)
  • The student consistently describes the various school and community resources available to maintain personal health and fitness; s/he regularly participates in physical activity routine which addresses personal needs and enhances health-related fitness; the student regularly creates opportunities and encourages others to participate in various fitness activities. (participation)

PROFICIENT:

  • The student generally incorporates external guidance to monitor her/his own fitness level and develops a personal plan to achieve fitness goals; s/he, with assistance, re-evaluates and adjusts the plan to maintain or improve the desired fitness level. (health-related fitness components)
  • The student frequently communicates the benefits of physical activity and recognized differences between appropriate and inappropriate practices. (benefits)
  • The student routinely participates in physical activity and increases/decreases the frequency, intensity, time, and type as instructed; s/he is aware of some school and community resources available to maintain personal health and fitness. (participation)

BASIC:

  • The student understands information regarding her/his own fitness level; s/he can follow a pre-established fitness plan and recognize personal improvement. (health-related fitness components)
  • The student understands the benefits of physical activity and follows instruction regarding appropriate practices. (benefits)
  • The student randomly participates in physical activity; s/he has limited knowledge of school and community resources available to maintain personal health and fitness. (participating)

 STANDARD FOUR: Students will develop responsible and respectful personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

ADVANCED:

  • The student consistently and willingly strives to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment in all physical activity settings; s/he independently presents a positive character and models superlative standards of personal conduct during physical activity; the student effectively employs skills and techniques that facilitate harmonious human interactions. (positive interaction)
  • The student consistently recognizes the impact of each member’s contribution on maintaining a positive and meaningful group situation; s/he convincingly articulates the need for utilizing the strengths and skills of all individuals within the group; the student willingly and responsibly fulfills various roles and adjust personal behavior to facilitate positive group interactions and dynamics. (responsible behavior)
  • The student consistently demonstrates the value of individual uniqueness through positive dialogue and interaction with others; s/he creates ways to include all members of a group in physical activity settings; the student’s natural behavior demonstrates that s/her personally values the equitable participation of each individual. (diversity(diversity)

PROFICIENT:

  • The student frequently portrays positive character and acceptable standards of personal conduct during physical activity; s/he generally demonstrates skills and techniques that facilitate harmonious human interactions. (positive interaction)
  • The student accepts appropriate roles and typically adjusts behavior to contribute to positive group dynamics. (responsible behavior)
  • The student effectively uses strategies that indicate s/he understands the value of equitable participation in physical activity settings. (diversity)

BASIC:

  • The student practices acceptable standards of personal conduct during physical activity; s/he responds favorably to encouragement regarding positive human interactions. (positive interaction)
  • The student, with guidance, responds to different roles and with encouragement, adjusts behavior to contribute to positive group dynamics. (responsible behavior)
  • The student accepts the concept of equitable participation in physical activity settings. (diversity)

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

ADVANCED:

  • The student clearly describes the psychological benefits derived from physical activity; s/he consistently chooses physical activities that enhance self-expression and self-confidence; the student advocates regular participation in physical activity which provides opportunities for personal enjoyment and positive social interaction. (self-expression/self-confidence)
  • The student consistently demonstrates the motivation, personal desire, and/or determination to pursue an increased level of accomplishment and skill; the student consistently organizes her/his personal schedule to maintain a healthy balance among mental, physical, and social factors; s/he reflects on personal success and uses it as a springboard to continue striving to attain goals. (challenge/satisfaction)
  • The student thoroughly researches the vast employment/career opportunities associated with the physical education and fitness fields; s/he insightfully articulates personal expectations and attributes for pursuing or eliminating employment options within these fields; the student accurately explains how physical education/fitness careers support and/or interrelate with other employment fields. (employment opportunities)

PROFICIENT:

  • The student generally chooses physical activities that enhance self-expression and self-confidence; s/he values regular participation in physical activity as an opportunity for personal enjoyment and positive social interaction. (self-expression/self-confidence)
  • The student demonstrates the personal desire and/or determination to pursue an increased level of accomplishment and skill; s/he recognizes personal success and uses it as a springboard to continue striving to attain goals. (challenge/satisfaction)
  • The student explores the vast employment/career opportunities associated with the physical education and fitness fields; s/he determines feasible employment options within these fields. (employment opportunities)

BASIC:

  • The student chooses, from suggestions, activities that enhance self-confidence; s/he realizes that regular participation in physical activity provides opportunities for personal enjoyment and positive social interaction. (self-expression/self-confidence)
  • The student accepts guidance and encouragement to pursue an increased level of accomplishment and skill; s/he recognizes the exhilaration of personal success. (challenge/satisfaction).
  • The student recognizes various employment/career opportunities associated with the physical education and fitness fields. (employment)
   

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