Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 9)

AK-1.1) Describe proper movement techniques for participating in self-selected lifetime activities.

AK-1.2) Identify, explain, and apply coordination, explosive power, and speed that enhance performance levels in rhythmic movement and dance.

AK-1.3) Generate a list of health-enhancing lifetime activities.

AK-2.1) Explain the interaction among the bones, joints, and muscles that occurs during physical activity.

AK-2.2) Explain how the components on the state-mandated physical fitness test relate to human movement and continuous, healthy physical fitness activity.

AK-3.1) Assess circumstances that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

AK-3.2) Research numerous available career fields related to kinesiology.

AK-3.3) Analyze consumer health products and programs related to fitness and the impact on different career choices.

AK-4.1) Analyze the role physical activity plays in social interaction and cooperative opportunities within the family and the workplace.

AK-4.2) Interview an employer in a self-selected career in the field of kinesiology, asking for a copy of the company employee policy manual.

AK-4.3) Explain the importance of cooperation and positive interactions with others working in the field of kinesiology.

AK-4.4) Explain the inherent risks associated with various careers in kinesiology or physical fitness.

AK-5.1) Research the benefits of proper nutrition and daily physical activity.

AK-5.2) Explore the relationship among the brain, fitness, and nutrition and how they affect each other.

AK-5.3) Identify how social interaction influences their own nutrition and physical activity choices, and how they respond based on the social situation.