Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 8)

Physical Education (2009)
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1 ) Demonstrate skills utilized in lifetime health-enhancing activities.

Examples: throwing a flying disk, hitting a tennis ball, putting a golf ball

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2 ) Demonstrate aerobic movement skills and the performance of original dance routines.

•  Choreographing routines
•  Teaching student-created routines
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3 ) Demonstrate combinations of balancing and supporting skills.

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4 ) Demonstrate skills used in individual, dual, and team sports.

Examples: basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, badminton

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5 ) Demonstrate skills associated with adventure, outdoor, and recreational activities.

Examples: orienteering, skating, cycling, walking, hiking

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6 ) Demonstrate player-to-player defensive strategy skills.

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7 ) Identify rules, regulations, tactics, strategies, and rituals utilized in individual, dual, and team sports.

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8 ) Apply movement concepts to sport, dance, gymnastics, recreational skill performances, and other physical activities.

Example: utilizing flowing sequences with intentional changes in direction, speed, and flow

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9 ) Summarize research findings of at least one local, national, or international game for its history, terminology, rules, and basic skills.

Example: using the Internet or other research resources to produce portfolios, videos, slide presentations, photographs, or scrapbooks

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10 ) Solve problems in physical activity settings by identifying cause and potential solutions.

Example: describing appropriate responses to an unfair call made by an official

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11 ) Describe how recognizing opposing opinions and priorities, including displaying willingness to compromise, apply to teamwork and goal achievement.

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12 ) Apply positive reinforcement to enhance peer physical performance during physical activity.

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13 ) Explain long-term physiological and psychological benefits resulting from regular participation in physical activity.

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14 ) Identify the role of exercise in stress reduction.

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15 ) Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to an individualized fitness plan.

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16 ) Design a personalized fitness plan.