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Using the State Curriculum: Physical Education, Grade 8

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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. Analyze the relationship between exercise, physical activity, and safety.
Objectives
  1. Choose and perform exercises to improve posture and core strength for lower back care as part of a personal fitness plan.
  2. Compare and use rules, procedures, and etiquette for safe physical activity settings.

Topic

B. Effort and Improvement

Indicator

  • 1. Evaluate the relationship between effort and improvement.
Objective
  1. Predict the relationship between effort and persistence as they relate to the development of self-confidence.

Topic

C. Cooperation and Responsibility

Indicator

  • 1. Evaluate effective relationship skills in physical activity settings.
Objectives
  1. Justify strategies and practices related to self-regulation in a variety of challenging physical activity settings.
  2. Defend choice of strategies to resolve conflict and make appropriate decisions that promote a sense of community and respect for others.

Topic

D. Compassion and Inclusiveness

Indicator

  • 1. Evaluate effective inclusiveness skills in physical activity settings.
Objectives
  1. Justify the need to change activities to develop inclusiveness in classroom settings.
  2. Justify strategies that allow participation from individuals with varying ability in physical activity settings.

Topic

E. Time Management

Indicator

  • 1. Apply effective time management strategies.
Objective
  1. Demonstrate and modify a daily personal activity plan to overcome personal time barriers for daily physical activity.

May 27, 2009