Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 9)

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
VA-1.1
Physical fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 0
LS-1.1) Describe physical activities that contribute to the improvement of specific physical fitness components gained from participating in varsity athletics.

VA-1.2
Acquire training techniques necessary for participation in the selected sport.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
LS-1.2) Identify skills and components needed to design an individualized health-enhancing fitness program for varsity athletics.

Anchor Standard 2: Movement and Performance: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
VA-2.1
Acquire an understanding of the importance and consequences of safety in varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
LS-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in varsity athletics.

VA-2.2
Acquire proper techniques of specific activities in varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
LS-2.2) Identify skills and components for the individual to participate successfully in varsity athletics.

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.
VA-3.1
Maintain a consistent level of exertion in varsity athletics to obtain health benefits.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
LS-3.1) Determine skills to increase health benefits while participating in varsity athletics.

VA-3.2
Develop the intellect to plan a program for varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 0
LS-3.2) Explain skills required for planning individual activities in varsity athletics.

Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
VA-4.1
Acquire knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as they pertain to varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 1
Learning Activities: 1
LS-4.1) Research laws pertaining to participating in varsity athletics.

Examples: medical requirements, academic grade requirement, summer practice regulations

VA.4.2
Display positive leadership skills while participating in varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
LS-4.2) Explain how your personal actions impact you, teammates, peers, and opponents.

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.
VA-5.1
Identify and evaluate personal, psychological responses to participation in varsity athletics.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 0
LS-5.1) Discuss how participation in varsity athletics assists in developing positive self-image and awareness.

VA-5.2
Analyze the role that varsity athletics play in social interaction and cooperative opportunities within the school, family, community, and workplace.
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Visual Arts: Level I
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
LS-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in varsity athletics, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.