Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Rhode Island Physical Education sets

• Grades K, 1
• Grades 2, 3
• Grades 4, 5
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

use information from a variety of sources of internal and external origin to improve performance.6-8.S2.1

identify and apply biomechanical principles to enhance performance.6-8.S2.2

identify and apply critical elements of various movement forms to provide feedback for both self- and peer-assessment.6-8.S2.3

understand and apply strategies in a variety of game situations.6-8.S2.4

transfer movement skills, concepts and principles between activities at a consistent level.6-8.S2.5

explain the physical benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., reduce health risks, disease prevention, physiologic changes).6-8.S3.1

explain the emotional benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., increased self-esteem, stress reduction, reduces depression, self-discipline).6-8.S3.2

explain the social benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., cooperation, sportsmanship, teamwork).6-8.S3.3

explain the cognitive benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., improves focus and concentration).6-8.S3.4

participate in more challenging activities to learn new skills.6-8.S3.5

use physical activity as a means of self-expression.6-8.S3.6

participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment (e.g., FitnessGram, Physical Best, President's Council).6-8.S4.1

make progress towards, meet, or exceed in the health-related fitness standards of the assessment tool.6-8.S4.2

assess and evaluate personal health status from fitness assessment results.6-8.S4.3

develop personal fitness goals and a plan to achieve those goals based on the results of the health-related physical fitness assessment.6-8.S4.4

participate in activities to achieve personal fitness goals.6-8.S4.5

participate in activities to improve skills and health (include activities related to each component of health-related physical fitness).6-8.S4.6

explain factors that affect physical activity and develop strategies some strategies to maintain a physically active lifestyle.6-8.S4.7

meet or exceed national physical activity recommendations by participating in physical activities in structured and non-structured settings that promote lifelong fitness and health.6-8.S4.8

describe how various technologies can help to assess, plan, maintain and enhance physical activity level (e.g. web-based programs, heart rate monitors, pedometers, etc).6-8.S4.9

use responsible decision making in all physical activity settings. (e.g., applying safe practices, laws, rules, and procedures).6-8.S5.1

explain the influence of peer pressure on behavior in physical activity settings.6-8.S5.2

resolve conflict in appropriate ways.6-8.S5.3

analyze potential consequences when confronted with a behavior choice.6-8.S5.4

work cooperatively with a group to achieve group goals in competitive as well as cooperative settings.6-8.S5.5

discuss the use of physical activity as a means for social interaction.6-8.S5.6

participate with others in games, sports, and activities to achieve a common goal.6-8.S5.7

describe appropriate and safe areas within the community to participate in physical activity.6-8.S6.1

describe physical activities that can be performed in a variety of settings.6-8.S6.2

describe different forms of media and technology that impact one's level of physical activity.6-8.S6.3

describe how one's home/family environment can impact one's level and type of physical activity.6-8.S6.4

describe healthy ways to promote physical activity with one's peers.6-8.S6.5

identify youth organizations in the community that offer physical activity programs (e.g., YMCA/YWWCA, Recreation departments, PAL).6-8.S6.6

use a variety of reliable and valid sources to find information about physical activity.6-8.S6.7

describe how positive and negative emotions can impact physical activity levels.6-8.S6.8