Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 7)

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
1.1
Locomotor
Dance and rhythms
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 7
Classroom Resources: 7
7-1.1) Demonstrate accurate rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for multiple dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

1.2
Manipulative
Throwing
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
7-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity in a dynamic environment.

Examples: throwing to a moving receiver, give and go passing

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

1.3
Manipulative
Catching
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
7-1.3) Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using different objects in small-sided game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).

1.4
Manipulative
Passing and receiving
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
7-1.4) Pass and receive using hands and feet in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, and/or speed, with proficiency.

Examples: passing and receiving while moving in basketball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

1.5
Manipulative
Offensive skills
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
7-1.5) Perform a variety of offensive skills with defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

1.6
Manipulative
Dribbling and ball control
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
7-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks with defensive pressure.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

1.7
Manipulative
Shooting on goal
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
7-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

1.8
Manipulative
Defensive skills
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
7-1.8) Differentiate among various defensive strategies utilized in a variety of sports.

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

1.9
Manipulative
Serving
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-1.9) Execute a legal serve to a predetermined target for net and wall games.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.

1.10
Manipulative
Striking
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
7-1.10) Strike with proper form in a dynamic environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

1.11
Manipulative
Volley
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
7-1.11) Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.

Anchor Standard 2: Movement and Performance: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
2.1
Movement Concepts
Rules
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 9
Classroom Resources: 9
7-2.1) Use the rules and regulations of a variety of activities and demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding techniques and strategies related to those activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

2.2
Movement Concepts
Sporting behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
7-2.2) Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Example: shaking hands at end of activity

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

2.3
Movement Concepts
Safety
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 2
Learning Activities: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-2.3) Demonstrate appropriate safety behaviors related to a variety of games and activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

2.4
Movement Concepts
Creating space
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 9
Classroom Resources: 9
7-2.4) Execute a variety of offensive and defensive tactics to create open space.

Examples: move to open space without the ball, use a variety of passes, pivots, and fakes; give and go.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

2.5
Movement Concepts
Transitions
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-2.5) Utilize communication when transitioning from offense to defense or defense to offense.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

2.6
Movement Concepts
Offensive strategies
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 7
Classroom Resources: 7
7-2.6) Demonstrate the skills or strategies necessary to score under pressure.

Examples: obstacles, defensive pressure, time limits

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

2.7
Movement Concepts
Defensive strategies
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-2.7) Demonstrate the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring.

Examples: player to player, zone defense

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

2.8
Movement Concepts
Speed, direction, force
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-2.8) Describe and apply mechanical advantage(s) for a variety of movement patterns.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Anchor Standard 3: Physical Activity and Fitness: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
3.1
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical activity knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-3.1) Analyze and critique the impact of maintaining a physically active lifestyle and seek solutions for eliminating the barriers.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.2
Physical Activity and Fitness
In classroom setting
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-3.2) Compare and contrast a variety of moderate and vigorous activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.3
Physical Activity and Fitness
In non-school settings
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
7-3.3) Compare and contrast a variety of self-selected activities for participation outside of class time.

Examples: fitness facilities, ball parks, lakes, recreational areas, rowing

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.4
Physical Activity and Fitness
Incorporating technology
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
7-3.4) Utilize available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.5
Physical Activity and Fitness
Fitness knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
7-3.5) Compare and contrast health-related and skill-related fitness activities.

Examples: aerobic/anaerobic exercise, power/strength, static/dynamic, reaction time

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.6
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-3.6) Analyze one's current physical activity and adjust as needed for optimal functioning.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.7
Physical Activity and Fitness
Engagement in physical activity
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
7-3.7) Employ a variety of appropriate dynamic and static stretching techniques engaging all major muscle groups.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.8
Physical Activity and Fitness
Fitness knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
7-3.8) Apply FITT formula to components of health-related and skill-related fitness, using the overload principle.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.9
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
7-3.9) Explain how the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale can be used to determine the perception of the work effort or intensity of exercise.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.10
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-3.10) Identify specific exercises to strengthen major muscles.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

3.11
Physical Activity and Fitness
Assessment and program planning
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
4.1
Personal and Social Behavior
Personal responsibility
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 11
Learning Activities: 1
Classroom Resources: 10
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

4.2
Personal and Social Behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 0
7-4.2) Demonstrate intrinsic and extrinsic motivation by contributing to the positive classroom environment.

Examples: share motivational sayings, poems, pictures, news

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

4.3
Personal and Social Behavior
Accepting feedback
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
7-4.3) Construct specific feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines for a particular activity.

Examples: appropriate tone, positive verbiage

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

4.4
Personal and Social Behavior
Working with others
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
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

4.5
Personal and Social Behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 7
Classroom Resources: 7
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

4.6
Personal and Social Behavior
Rules and etiquette
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
7-4.6) Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

Examples: self-officiating, equipment management, re-racking weights

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

4.7
Personal and Social Behavior
Safety
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-4.7) Independently use equipment appropriately and safely.

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

Anchor Standard 5: Values Physical Activity: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
5.1
Values Physical Activity
Health
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-5.1) Classify different types of physical activities and describe how each exerts a positive effect on mental, emotional, and physical health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

5.2
Values Physical Activity
Challenge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
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

5.3
Values Physical Activity
Self-expression & enjoyment
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
7-5.3) Assess the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment through physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

5.4
Values Physical Activity
Social interaction
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 7
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
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