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Using the State Curriculum: Physical Education, Grade 4

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Exercise Physiology:

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  • Sample Assessments
    Items and annotated student responses as appropriate
Exercise Physiology

Standard 4.0 Exercise Physiology

Students will demonstrate the ability to use scientific principles to design and participate in a regular, moderate to vigorous physical activity program that contributes to personal health and enhances cognitive and physical performance on a variety of academic, recreational, and life tasks.

Topic

A. Effects of Physical Activity on the Body

Indicator

  • 1. Explain the effect of moderate to vigorous physical activity on the body systems.
Objectives
  1. Discuss the function of the components of the cardiorespiratory system such as: the heart, lungs, blood vessels and describe how each functions during exercise.
  2. Describe the role of the muscles and skeleton in the protection of the internal organs such as: the rib cage protecting the heart and lungs.
  3. Select and show activities that develop the cardiorespiratory and muscular systems.

Topic

B. FITT Guidelines

Indicator

  • 1. Explain and apply the components of the FITT guidelines.
Objective
  1. Discuss and perform specific activities that include the FITT guidelines for the components: Type, Intensity, and Time.

Topic

C. Components of Fitness

Indicator

  • 1. Analyze the components necessary to improve fitness.
Objectives
  1. Classify and show activities for each health-related fitness component: cardio respiratory endurance/aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
  2. Classify and show activities according to the skill-related components of fitness: agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time.

Topic

D. Benefits of Physical Activity

Indicator

  • 1. Explain the benefits of physical activity.
Objective
  1. Discuss the physical benefits of participation in physical activity in the development of improved flexibility and body composition ratios.

Topic

E. Nutrition and Physical Activity

Indicator

  • 1. Apply the relationship between nutrition and physical activity.
Objectives
  1. Classify various types of physical activity and the effect on caloric expenditure.
  2. Relate why water consumption is important during physical activity.

Topic

F. Exercise Adherence

Indicator

  • 1. Explain the factors influencing daily physical activity.
Objective
  1. Classify factors affecting physical activity as either promoting or limiting.

May 27, 2009