Goal 3

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

Indicator 1: Students will monitor personal fitness level and alter activity to enhance health-related fitness.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. identify components used to determine health-related fitness.
  2. recognize physiological indicators related to each health-related fitness component.
  3. recognize the difference between moderate and vigorous activity.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. describe the relationship between daily activity and health-related fitness
  2. monitor heart rate before and after vigorous activity
  3. choose appropriate activities for warm-up and cardiovascular development, e.g., stretching; rope jumping

 Indicator 2: Students will evaluate the health-related/fitness benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activity.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. understand that positive results are gained from on-going physical activity.
  2. recognize the healthful benefits of a specific physical activity.
  3. identify and use safe, beneficial techniques in physical activity.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. state benefits of daily physical activity
  2. recognize that pull-ups develop upper body strength
  3. bend knees when performing abdominal crunches

 Indicator 3: Students will participate regularly in physical activities that contribute to attainment of personal health-related fitness.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. identify school/community health-related facilities and programs.
  2. identify various fitness activities that contribute to personal health.
  3. participate in sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity on a routine basis.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. identify warm weather and cold weather activities available at different locations in the community
  2. list physical activities that maintain flexibility
  3. engage in continuous activity during physical education class