Goal 4

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

Indicator 1: Students will model and encourage appropriate personal and social conduct in physical activities.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. understand the importance of personal responsibility for safety in physical activity.
  2. recognize acceptable sportsmanship in physical activity settings.
  3. resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. recognize that personal actions can affect the safety of others, e.g., choose the appropriate time and space when swinging a bat or racket
  2. identify the characteristics of good sportsmanship, e.g., sharing, taking turns
  3. describe positive ways to solve problems with others, e.g., clarify the facts, tell the truth

 Indicator 2: Students will value and maximize the contributions and potential of each individual in group activities.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. understand the purposes of different roles in group activities.
  2. encourage one another’s positive efforts in physical activity settings.
  3. understand the importance of being a positive leader in group settings.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. identify various roles in group activities, e.g., leader, follower, partner, team member
  2. list words, phrases, gestures that are encouraging to others, e.g., "great," "good job," high five, thumbs up
  3. cooperate and treat others with respect during physical activities

 Indicator 3: Students will evaluate the positive impact of contributions provided through human diversity.

K-2 Benchmarks:

  1. understand the existence of individual uniqueness in physical activity settings.
  2. understand why all students should be included in physical activity settings.
  3. recognize various aspects of diversity in physical activity settings.
K-2 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. describe the personal strengths of a partner
  2. explain why exercise/physical activity is good for everyone
  3. recognize that people have different preferences and abilities in physical activities