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Using the State Curriculum: Physical Education, Grade 3

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Social Psychological Principles:

Physical Education:

State Curriculum Toolkit

Tools aligned to State Curriculum indicators and/or objectives.

  • Sample Assessments
    Items and annotated student responses as appropriate

Standard 6.0 Social Psychological Principles

Students will demonstrate the ability to use skills essential for developing self-efficacy, fostering a sense of community, and working effectively with others in physical activity settings.

Topic

A. Safety in Physical Activity

Indicator

  • 1. Apply safety in physical activity settings.
Objective
  1. Classify safe and unsafe practices for personal safety in physical activity settings.

Topic

B. Effort and Improvement

Indicator

  • 1. Apply the relationship between effort and improvement.
Objectives
  1. Discuss and demonstrate the relationship between effort and improvement for a variety of activities.
  2. Explain the meaning of persistence as it relates to skill improvement.

Topic

C. Cooperation and Responsibility

Indicator

  • 1. Employ effective participation and cooperation skills in physical activity settings.
Objectives
  1. Choose appropriate rules for participation and sportsmanship in a variety of physical activity settings.
  2. Explore and practice ways to encourage others during physical activity.
  3. Choose and demonstrate socially acceptable methods of conflict resolution.

May 27, 2009