ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 17 :

BK-3.10) Create and maintain a fitness portfolio which includes assessment scores, goals for improvement, plan of activities for improvement, log of activities being done to reach goals, and timeline for improvement.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 8 :

SC-4.2) Identify and describe examples of positive and negative behaviors while participating in a strength and conditioning program.

As with most skills, it’s best to start teaching goal setting early. Although parents are perhaps the best source of skill-building and development for their children, it’s vital to have some goal setting material in the school curriculum as well. Learning how to set goals in school and seeing goal setting modeled by peers and teachers is a great way to encourage effective goal setting in children.

At the high school level, goal setting gets a bit easier to teach, but not necessarily easier to learn and implement for the students. High school brings with it all kinds of distractions that can make setting good goals a challenge.

This resource includes downloadable worksheets and powerpoints. Additionally, by using the activities and worksheets you can help your older students navigate effective goal setting.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 39 :

6-5.2) Acknowledge individual challenges in order to handle them in a positive way.

Examples: extending effort, asking for help or feedback, modifying the tasks

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 39 :

7-5.2) Formulate positive strategies when faced with a group challenge.

Examples: offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others and providing possible solutions

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

Throughout this lesson, youth will understand how to effectively use stress management tools and techniques and will identify unhealthy and healthy ways to cope with a stressful situation. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 34 :

6-4.4) Accept differences among classmates by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Example: physical development, maturation, varying skill levels

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 41 :

6-5.4) Identify strategies for respecting self and others through activities and games.

Examples: following the rules, encouraging others, playing in the spirit of the game or activity

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 39 :

7-5.2) Formulate positive strategies when faced with a group challenge.

Examples: offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others and providing possible solutions

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 41 :

7-5.4) Demonstrate appropriate social interaction during activities and games.

Examples: helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk, providing support to classmates

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 41 :

8-5.4) Exhibit self-respect when asking for help or helping others in various physical activities without prompting.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

The purpose of this activity is to work together as a team, show positive sporting behavior, and figure out solutions to the problems presented. Students will have to cross an imaginary river as a team without touching it.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 32 :

6-4.2) Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-evaluate positive behaviors.

Examples: positive self-talk, "I can" statements

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 34 :

6-4.4) Accept differences among classmates by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Example: physical development, maturation, varying skill levels

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 35 :

6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (6) 39 :

6-5.2) Acknowledge individual challenges in order to handle them in a positive way.

Examples: extending effort, asking for help or feedback, modifying the tasks

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 31 :

7-4.1) Apply responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 34 :

7-4.4) Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 35 :

7-4.5) Problem-solve with a small group of classmates during a variety of activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (7) 39 :

7-5.2) Formulate positive strategies when faced with a group challenge.

Examples: offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others and providing possible solutions

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (8) 31 :

8-4.1) Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 32 :

8-4.2) Use effective self-monitoring skills to incorporate opportunities for physical literacy.

Examples: appropriate responses, responsible attitudes, working with others to accomplish a task

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 35 :

8-4.5) Collaborate with classmates on problem-solving initiatives during large-group activities and game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (8) 39 :

8-5.2) Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

Toxic Waste is a standards-based cooperation game that focuses on teamwork, synchronization, and communication. It can be played in a gym or outdoors. The goal of the game is the get the Toxic Waste (a foam ball) from one end of the gym to the other, without touching the ball of the Ringette ring (students must, therefore, use skipping ropes).

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.