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Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework (K-8)

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Physical Education and Leisure: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Recreational Sports and Activities: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Physical Education and Leisure

1:
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: Students shall demonstrate proficiency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities.
1. Body Awareness
  1.
  Perform various movements of body partsPEL.1.1.1
2. Spatial Awareness
  2.
  Move in various directions and through various pathways in regard to other students and objectsPEL.1.1.2
3. Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements
  3.
  Perform any combination of the following non-locomotor movementsPEL.1.1.3
4. Rhythms and Dance
  4.
  Perform body movement through music, beat, and rhythmPEL.1.1.4
5. Manipulative Skills
  5.
  Step using the foot opposite the throwing handPEL.1.1.5
  6.
  Catch a bounced ballPEL.1.1.6
  7.
  Catch a ball thrown underhandPEL.1.1.7
  8.
  Dribble with one hand in self-space while keeping control of the ballPEL.1.1.8
  9.
  Demonstrate side orientation and proper grip when striking an objectPEL.1.1.9
  10.
  Volley an object, maintaining control, with the hands, arms, or racquetPEL.1.1.10
  11.
  Move a ball using either foot while keeping the ball in controlPEL.1.1.11
  12.
  Move toward a stationary ball and kick using the dominant footPEL.1.1.12
  13.
  Trap and pass a ball with a partner, using feetPEL.1.1.13
2:
Movement Concepts: Students shall understand movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the performance of physical activity.
1. Body Awareness
  1.
  Distinguish between upper, lower, left, and right body partsPEL.2.1.1
  2.
  Apply basic body movement patterns using verbal cues or musicPEL.2.1.2
2. Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movement
  3.
  Apply locomotor movement in various activitiesPEL.2.1.3
3. Knowledge and Strategies
  4.
  Participate in loworganized games that utilize basic motor skillsPEL.2.1.4
4. Academic Integration
  5.
  Understand that rhyme, rhythm, and repetition are reading readiness skillsPEL.2.1.5
3:
Health-Related Fitness: Students shall understand how health-related fitness can improve individual health.
1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
  1.
  Show where the heart is located and describe its approximate size and shapePEL.3.1.1
  2.
  Understand that the heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the bodyPEL.3.1.2
  3.
  Recognize the change in breathing, heartbeat, and body temperature during moderate and vigorous activityPEL.3.1.3
  4.
  Participate in an age-appropriate activity, exercise, or game that encourages pacing to develop cardiorespiratory endurancePEL.3.1.4
  5.
  Understand that body mass is composed of muscles, bones, fluids, organs, and fatPEL.3.1.5
  6.
  Understand that the body needs the correct portions of food and water to functionPEL.3.1.6
2. Flexibility
  7.
  Practice teacher-led stretching techniques appropriate to activity, to improve range of motionPEL.3.1.7
3. Muscular Strength and Endurance
  8.
  Recognize benefits related to muscular strengthPEL.3.1.8
  9.
  Recognize benefits related to muscular endurancePEL.3.1.9
4. Student Fitness Outcomes
  10.
  Participate in a nationally recognized health-fitness assessment:<ul><li>cardiorespiratory endurance</li><li>body composition</li><li>muscular strength and endurance</li><li>flexibility</li></ul>PEL.3.1.10
4:
Lifetime Activities and Recreation: Students shall understand the importance of health benefits and enjoyment from participating in lifetime recreational activities.
1. Benefits of Lifetime Activities
  1.
  Recognize health benefits of active play:<ul><li>strong muscles</li><li>oxygen to the brain</li><li>sense of well being</li></ul>PEL.4.1.1
2. Lifetime Sports and Recreation
  2.
  Identify basic skills for enjoyment of lifetime physical activitiesPEL.4.1.2
5:
Personal and Social Behavior: Students shall demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
1. Personal Behavior
  1.
  Recognize acceptable behaviors while participating in physical activitiesPEL.5.1.1
  2.
  Share equipment safely and properly with a partner or groupPEL.5.1.2
2. Social Behavior
  3.
  Understand sharing is an essential element for a productive climate in group settingsPEL.5.1.3

Health and Wellness

6:
Human Growth and Development Students shall understand characteristics relating to growth and development.
1. Body Systems
  1.
  Name, locate, and describe the functions of the following body parts:<ul><li>heart</li><li>lungs</li><li>brain</li><li>stomach</li><li>muscles</li><li>bones</li></ul>HW.6.1.1
2. Growth
  2.
  Describe the changes of the body that occur as a result of growth and developmentHW.6.1.2
7:
Disease Prevention: Students shall understand components related to disease prevention and exhibit behaviors to promote health.
1. Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases
  1.
  Discuss the presence of germs and where they can be foundHW.7.1.1
  2.
  Describe ways to prevent the spread of germs and illness:<ul><li>wash hands</li><li>cover sneeze/cough</li><li>bathing</li></ul>HW.7.1.2
8:
Community Health and Promotion: Students shall demonstrate the ability to access valid health information, products, and services that promote consumer, community, and environmental health.
1. Health Information, Services, and Products
  1.
  Identify community health care providers:<ul><li>doctor</li><li>dentist</li><li>community health department</li><li>school nurse</li><li>counselor</li></ul>HW.8.1.1
2. Environmental and Community Health
  2.
  Identify types of pollutionHW.8.1.2
3. Media and Technology
  3.
  Discuss how media influences:<ul><li>thoughts</li><li>feelings</li><li>health behaviors</li></ul>HW.8.1.3
9:
Healthy Life Skills and Relationships: Students shall demonstrate the ability to use appropriate skills to enhance relationships and promote wellness.
1. Decision Making
  1.
  Understand consequences of choices in relationshipsHW.9.1.1
  2.
  Identify the benefits of healthy relationshipsHW.9.1.2
2. Interpersonal Relationships
  3.
  Discuss the qualities of friendshipHW.9.1.3
  4.
  Discuss methods of communication with friends and familyHW.9.1.4
10:
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: Students shall comprehend substance use, abuse, and the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
1. Medicine
  1.
  Know that medicines are drugs and can be harmful or helpfulHW.10.1.1
  2.
  Discuss safe use of medicineHW.10.1.2
  3.
  Discuss the dispensing of medicines with a reliable adultHW.10.1.3
2. Tobacco
  4.
  Name forms of tobacco products:<ul><li>cigarettes</li><li>cigars</li><li>pipes</li><li>smokeless tobacco</li></ul>HW.10.1.4
  5.
  Identify how tobacco products are harmful to healthHW.10.1.5
3. Alcohol
  6.
  Recognize that alcoholic beverages are unhealthy and illegal for childrenHW.10.1.6
4. Other Drugs
  7.
  Understand that some drugs are illegalHW.10.1.7
  8.
  Discuss ways to avoid tobacco, drug, and alcohol useHW.10.1.8
11:
Personal Health and Safety: Students shall recognize and practice health-enhancing behaviors to reduce health risks.
1. Personal Health
  1.
  Identify personal feelings and behaviorsHW.11.1.1
  2.
  Identify coping skills to manage emotionsHW.11.1.2
  3.
  Identify trusted adults to notify for helpHW.11.1.3
  4.
  Identify good personal grooming habitsHW.11.1.4
2. Oral Health
  5.
  Discuss the benefits of having healthy teeth:<ul><li>eating is easier</li><li>nicer smile</li><li>talking is easier</li></ul>HW.11.1.5
  6.
  Recognize positive and negative oral health habits:<ul><li>positive (e.g., brushing teeth, flossing teeth, choosing healthy snacks)</li><li>negative (e.g., thumb sucking, nail biting)</li></ul>HW.11.1.6
  7.
  Identify primary and permanent teethHW.11.1.7
  8.
  Understand the importance of dental checkupsHW.11.1.8
3. Safety
  9.
  Discuss safety procedures for lifetime activitiesHW.11.1.9
  10.
  Discuss procedures for obtaining emergency assistance and informationHW.11.1.10
4. Violence
  11.
  Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touchHW.11.1.11
  12.
  Identify sources to report abuse, bullying, violence, and injuryHW.11.1.12
  13.
  Identify various behaviors associated with abuse, bullying, violence, and injuryHW.11.1.13
12:
Nutrition: Students shall understand concepts related to nutrition and develop skills for making healthy food choices.
1. Healthy Eating Habits
  1.
  Illustrate a healthy snack from each food groupHW.12.1.1
  2.
  Discuss factors that influence food choicesHW.12.1.2
2. Food and Nutrition
  3.
  Recognize that there are different kinds of nutrients:<ul><li>carbohydrates</li><li>protein</li><li>fats</li><li>vitamins</li><li>minerals</li><li>water</li></ul>HW.12.1.3
  4.
  Place foods in the appropriate food groups using nutritional guidesHW.12.1.4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?: 2011
Where can I read the official document?: Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework (K-8)

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