Movement: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency and applies knowledge of a variety of movement skills, movement patterns, concepts, principles, and strategies/tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

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    Students demonstrate movement skills and patterns in a variety of activities.PE 8.1.1

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    Students demonstrate critical elements of specialized manipulative skills in modified team activities.PE 8.1.2

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    Students demonstrate critical elements of specialized skills in modified individual, dual, or lifetime activities.PE 8.1.3

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    Students apply tactical concepts and performance principles in modified team activities.PE 8.1.4

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    Students apply tactical concepts and performance principles in individual, dual, or lifetime activities.PE 8.1.5

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    Students compare and contrast skills used for different movement patterns.PE 8.1.6

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    Students analyze critical elements of specialized skills in a variety of activities.PE 8.1.7

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    Students analyze the use of strategies and tactics in a variety of physical activities.PE 8.1.8

Fitness: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

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    Students create and monitor a personal plan using current levels of fitness and physical activity.PE 8.2.1

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    Students differentiate the health benefits associated with a variety of physical activities.PE 8.2.2

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    Students apply the principles, components, and practices of health-related fitness to improve short-term fitness goals.PE 8.2.3

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    Students engage in a variety of physical activities that will enhance health-related fitness (inside and/or outside of school).PE 8.2.4

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    Students explain valid characteristics of fitness-related products, technology, and resources related to fitness literacy.PE 8.2.5

Personal and Social Behavior: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others and recognizes the value of physical activity for challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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    Students develop and apply appropriate rules, safe practices, and procedures in physical activity settings.PE 8.3.1

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    Students communicate effectively with others to promote respect and conflict resolution in physical activity settings.PE 8.3.2

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    Students engage in challenging experiences that develop confidence and independence.PE 8.3.3

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    Students engage in physical activities that promote self-expression and provide opportunities for social and group interaction.PE 8.3.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Wyoming Physical Education Content Standards

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