Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 9)

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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1 ) Demonstrate movement combinations from a variety of physical activities that enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Examples: running, weight training, circuit training, performing aerobic activities

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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2 ) Demonstrate complex movement sequences in a variety of physical activities.

Examples: martial arts, dances, games, outdoor pursuits, individual and team sports

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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3 ) Utilize rules and strategies for safe game play and selected lifetime activities.

Example: organizing teams for modified games

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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4 ) Identify short- and long-term health-enhancing benefits of physical activity.

Examples: lowering resting heart rate, reducing stress level, increasing metabolism, strengthening the immune system

•  Identifying effects of age on physical activity preferences and participation
•  Explaining the relationship of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors that influence the rate of improvement in fitness performance
Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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5 ) Identify requirements for selected careers in physical education, health, and fitness.

•  Identifying factors related to career choices
Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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6 ) Identify strategies for positive behavior modification and for social interaction among diverse populations.

Example: using peer intervention to bring about desired changes in behavior

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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7 ) Explain the impact of participating in multicultural physical activities.

Example: developing cultural awareness

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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8 ) Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior during physical activities.

Examples: awareness of surroundings to avoid injury, respect for officials' decisions

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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9 ) Demonstrate responsibilities of a leader or a follower to accomplish group goals.

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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10 ) Critique a community service project that involves physical activity by identifying benefits, problems, compromises, and outcomes.

Examples: walkathons, fun runs, Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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11 ) Utilize health and fitness technologies to develop a healthy lifestyle.

Examples: heart-rate monitors, pedometers, spirometers, skinfold calipers

•  Measuring target physiological functions utilizing correct instruments
•  Calculating health risk based on body composition
Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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12 ) Utilize safe practices when participating in physical activities.

Examples: avoiding high-caffeine energy drinks, avoiding dangerous supplements, considering weather conditions, considering medical conditions and personal physical conditions

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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13 ) Compare goals for attaining and maintaining fitness.

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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14 ) Construct criteria for evaluation of commercial fitness and health products and services.

Examples: cost, consumer reviews, availability

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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15 ) Create a nutrition program that targets goals for maintaining energy and recommended body composition.

Physical Education (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education
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16 ) Design a personal fitness plan that promotes activity for life.

•  Using selected assessments to modify an individualized fitness plan
Examples: range of motion, skinfold, heart rate

•  Applying principles of specificity, overload, frequency, intensity, time, and progression to physical activities
Examples: recording progress, selecting activities, arranging exercise, tracking progress

•  Demonstrating a lifestyle that includes participation in physical activity on a consistent basis