Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 8

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Movement Competence and Understanding8.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.8.1.1

    1. a

      Use a variety of motor skill patterns to create a movement sequence.8.1.1.a

    2. b

      Create and perform a timed routine using rotational, balancing, and supporting skills.8.1.1.b

    3. c

      Create, develop, and refine movement sequence based on self-generated themes and self-selected music.8.1.1.c

    4. d

      Integrate information from other subject matter into a movement activity or routine.8.1.1.d

    5. e

      Identify the characteristics of a highly skilled performance for the purpose of improving one’s own performance.8.1.1.e

    6. f

      Analyze motor skills and movement patterns through a variety of skill assessments.8.1.1.f

  • 2

    Understand and apply game strategies to physical activities and sports.8.1.2

    1. a

      Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive, defensive skills and strategies in games and sports.8.1.2.a

    2. b

      Apply locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills to games and sports.8.1.2.b

    3. c

      Diagram, explain, and justify offensive and defensive strategies in net/wall, target, invasion, and fielding/run scoring games.8.1.2.c

    4. d

      Develop and teach a game that incorporates designated offensive and defensive space, a penalty system, and a scoring system.8.1.2.d

Physical and Personal Wellness8.2

  • 1

    Identify areas for growth and design personal goals utilizing assessment and program planning concepts.8.2.1

    1. a

      Plan and implement an extended personal physical fitness plan in collaboration with an instructor utilizing assessment data.8.2.1.a

    2. b

      Design and implement a program of remediation for three areas of weakness based on the results of health-related fitness assessments.8.2.1.b

    3. c

      Design and implement a program to improve levels of health-related fitness.8.2.1.c

    4. d

      Maintain a physical activity for at least two weeks and reflect on activity levels as documented in the log.8.2.1.d

  • 2

    Identify preferences for lifetime physical activity.8.2.2

    1. a

      Participate in a variety of recreational activities appropriate to a geographical area.8.2.2.a

    2. b

      Match personal preferences in physical activities with each of the five components of health-related physical fitness (body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength).8.2.2.b

Social Emotional Wellness8.3

  • 1

    Recognize diverse skill performance in self and in others and how diversity affects activities, games, and sport participation.8.3.1

    1. a

      Acknowledge the performance of others, regardless of the outcome8.3.1.a

    2. b

      Participate with others in all types of physical activity, regardless of their race or ethnicity, gender, or culture.8.3.1.b

    3. c

      Practice conflict management and listening skills in a competitive atmosphere.8.3.1.c

    4. d

      Respond appropriately to participants’ ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.8.3.1.

Prevention and Risk Management8.4

  • 1

    Apply rules, procedures, and safe practices to create a safe school environment with no reinforcement.8.4.1

    1. a

      Maintain safety within personal space while using physical activity and fitness equipment. 8.4.1.a

    2. b

      Follow safety rules in the gymnasium and in other physical activity settings8.4.1.b

    3. c

      Make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of self and others during outdoor activities. 8.4.1.c

    4. d

      Independently use fitness equipment appropriately8.4.1.d

    5. e

      Identify specific safety issues associated with all physical activities.8.4.1.e

    6. f

      Identify and demonstrate best practices for safe participation in all physical activities.8.4.1.f

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Physical Education - 2020 Colorado Academic Standards

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