LINCOLN

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 

 

Belief Statements

 

We believe . . .

1.The quality and productivity of each individual’s life can be enhanced through participation in a comprehensive, sequential, physical education system that promotes physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

2. A well-planned physical education program is sequential, developmental, and age-appropiate.

3. Physical education programs should help children and youths develop a lifelong commitment to their own physical well-being, health, and fitness, with a clear emphasis on a variety of pleasurable physical activities and an active life-style.

4. Physical education is a multifaceted process that teaches a wide range of skills and activities with the aim of the students’ becoming physically educated, physically fit, able to enjoy a variety of physical activities, and committed to lifelong health and physical well-being  It is a continuing process of articulated, sequential development of skills, talents, attitudes, and behaviors.

5. All students have the potential to become physically educated, and an effective program will reach all children regardless of their talents, skills, or limitations.

6. A well-planned, comprehensive physical education system helps children and youths develop a wide range of their abilities and talents rather than focusing on a narrow range of sports and activities.

7. Although instructors are aware of the nature of competition, they do not require higher levels of competition from children before they are developmentally ready. Activities in physical education programs may emphasize self-improvement, participation, and cooperation instead of winning or losing.

8. The healthy, physically active child is more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful.

 

 

 

Mission

 

Evidence shows that individuals can attain and maintain good health and fitness if they develop a lifestyle that includes regular and vigorous physical activity,. The physical education department is the most logical place to assure development of good health and fitness. An appreciation for physical activity and an understanding

of the benefits should begin early in life and continue throughout the school years into adulthood. A comprehensive physical education program in the early years of school can provide the knowledge, the skill development, applied activities, and a planned program for life.

 

 

 

 

Essential Agreements

We agree that...

 

1. Physical education teachers will adhere to the curriculum adopted by the school.

2. Facility use will be maximized through a schedule developed by all physical education teachers together.

3. Each student will be encouraged to participate to the best of their abilities.

4. Sportsmanship and respect among classmates and instructors will be a requirement for the physical education classes.

5. Students will be under teacher supervision at all times.

6. Safety will be emphasized.

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: Kindergaten

 

 

General Description and Overview

 

Children at this stage focus primarily on moving within space, including the general space around them and their own personal space. They can be guided to move in their environment for the sheer enjoyment of exploring space and controlling their bodies. Once they are able to move effectively in their space, they focus on developmental games and basic movement skills. Children at this stage generally do not understand

the purpose of rules but will follow rules delivered by adults. They also learn that the body is in a stable, balanced position when the center of gravity is directly over the base of support and that improvement occurs when a skill is practiced many times. With the availabilty of a pool, students begin aquatic experiences. Other experiences in kindergarten are the expansion of the knowledge of the physical self through identification of body parts and introduction to the importance of nutrition.

 

 

 

II.        Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through game playing, jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Body and Spatial Awareness: Knowledge of body awareness and the body’s relationship to space.

B. Developmental Games/Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in game with simplified rules.

C. Fundamental Movement Skills: Knowledge of balance and manipulative skills in static and dynamic movement.

D. Gymnastics: Knowledge, safety and performance skills required in basic movements associated with gymnastic balance, stunts, tumbling and apparatus.

E. Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

F. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

 

 

III.            Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

 

A.        Body and Spatial Awareness

 

 

1. Identify at least these major body parts: head, eyes, nose, ears, toes, feet, stomach, arms, and back.

2. Touch and /or move the above listed body parts with no more than one hesitation.

3. Respond appropriately to right and left concepts with one’s own body.

4. Utilize play activities to learn how body parts are connected to each other.

5. Demonstrate spatial awareness through imaginary activities such as play acting and the over-and-under concept.

6. Perform simple geometric pattems such as lines, circles, and squares when given verbal directions.

 

 

 

 

 

B.                Developmental Games and Activities

 

1.  Demonstrate motor skills and knowledge of the rules as they apply to games with simplified rules involving a single locomotor pattern. Examples of games are sleepy bear, pull-the-fox tail, statues, rotten egg, and various games of tag.

(Not inclusive of all games.)

2. Cooperate effectively with partners and small groups to accomplish an assigned task or to achieve a goal during games and activities. Examples of activities are Mother, May I, parachute activities, and simple stunts with a partner.

 

 

 

C. Fundamental Movement Skills

 

1. Perform the skills of running, hopping, leaping, sliding, galloping, jumping, and stepping while utilizing proper foot placement as well as arm action.

2. Demonstrate the ability to push, pull, twist and run while using an object such as a wand or hoop. Perform individual movements from standing position, such as clapping and stamping to a rhythmic accent.

3. Walk forward, backward and sideways without stepping off more than once on each task on an 8-foot balance bean 4 inches wide and approximately 6 inches from the floor. Maintain a stationary position on each foot for 5 seconds with eyes open and on both feet with feet together, side by side, arms at sides, for 10

seconds with eyes closed. Walk a distance of 15 feet while balancing a bean bag on the head and on other body parts.

4. Demonstrate the fundamentals of throwing, catching, striking, jumping, kicking, and bouncing while using proper body mechanics, force, and direction.

 

 

 

D. Gymnastics

 

1. Perform the following basic stunts and tumbling activities: log roll, inch worm, seal walk, double knee balance, and one-leg balance.

2. Demonstrate the forward, backward, and sideward movements on a low-balance beam.

3. (above expectation) Move with only moderate hesitation on gymnasiurn apparatus such as vertical ladders, horizontal ladders, horizontal bars, balance beams, climbing ropes and poles, rings, and vaulting boxes.

 

 

 

E. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

 

1. Informal instruction of good and bad diet.

2. Know the basic function and location of the major body parts and organs.

3. Apply proper safety practices during learning activities and free play.

4. Exhibit verbal and physical expressions of enthusiasm, joy and satisfaction with learning and participation in psychomotor activities.

 

 

 

F. Aquatics (one level only)

 

I. Overcome the fear of water through a variety of fun games and activities.

2. Enter face into the water and exhale bubbles.

3. Demonstrate beginning elements of propulsion.

  

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 1

 

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

Physical education is offered in elementary school as part of the Argentine program. The first cycle includes first through third grade. During these years, children develop an awareness of the body and of the relationship between body and space.

They develop motor skills and begin to understand the fundamentals of movement by practicing purposeful movement. They begin the development of their capacities for coordination and balance and learn to follow directions during class.

 

 

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through game playing, jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Body and Spatial Awareness: Knowledge of body awareness and the body’s relationship to space.

B. Developmental Games/Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in games with simplified rules.

C. Fundamental Movement Skills: Knowledge of balance and manipulative skills in static and dynamic movement.

D. Gymnastics: Knowledge, safety and performance skills required in basic movements associated with gymnastic balance, stunts, tumbling and apparatus.

E. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

F. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

 

A. Body and Spatial Awareness

 

1. Identify by touching and moving the following body parts: head, eyes, nose, ears, toes, feet, stomach, arms, back, legs, chin, knees, chest, ankles, waist, elbow, wrist and shoulders, with allowance for hesitation for the latter three.

2. Respond appropriately to right and left concepts with one’s own body when given oral directions.

3. Learn correct and creative ways to move learned body parts.

4. Move through an obstacle course with varying levels and directions.

5. Walk through simple geometric patterns such as lines, circles and squares.

 

 

 

B. Developmental Games/Activities

 

1. Demonstrate motor skills and knowledge of the rules as they apply to games with simplified rules involving both locomotor and manipulative motor patterns. Examples of games are seven wanderers, alligator, bridge tag, jump tag, little matches, two dogs for a bone, ball-a-basket, parachute games, caterpillar

race, little fishes, strike the pins, relays with and without elements, hit the bull’s-eye. (list is not inclusive of all games)

2. Cooperate effectively with partners and small groups to accomplish an assigned task or to achieve a goal during games, activities and simple partner stunts.

 

 

C. Fundamental Movement Skills

 

1. Perform the skills of running, hopping, leaping, sliding, skipping, galloping, jumping, and stopping following the different directions indicated by the teacher’s hands by clapping, or voice tones.

2. Demonstrate unilateral, bilateral, and cross-lateral movements while pushing, pulling, twisting, tumbling, and extending.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and execution of throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rope jumping while using age appropriate body mechanics, force, and direction.

 

 

D.    Gymnastics

 

1. Perform the following basic stunts and tumbling activities: forward roll in the squat position, back rocker in the knee clasp position, stork stand.

2. Demonstrate forward, backward, and sideward movements using proper body mechanics at a variety of levels on a low balance beam.

3. Move confidently on gymnasium apparatus such as vertical ladders, horizontal ladders, horizontal bars, balance beams, climbing ropes, mini tramps, and vaulting boxes.

 

 

E. Personal Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle

 

1. Identify two body locations for feeling the pulse.

2. Utilize the correct form of static stretching when performing flexibility exercises

3. Identify some components of healthful living and describe several life-style behaviors that are potentially unhealthy and/or unsafe.

4. Apply proper safety practices during learning activities and free play.

5. Exhibit enthusiastic participation in physical activity of choice during opportunities of free play.

6. Above expectations: Understand the role of the heart in one’s health, well-being and physical activity performance and know the effect of exercise on the heart rate.

 

 

 

F. Aquatics

 

Beginner

 

I. Enter face into water without fear.

2. Float in various ways including vertically.

3. Breathe out under water.

4. Open eyes under water.

 

 

Intermediate

 

1. Propel by kicking above water.

2. Propel by kicking under water. ‘

3. Stroke above and below water.

4. Jump and dive from side of pool.

5. Float in various ways including vertically.

 

Advanced

 

1. Demonstrate elementary principles of freestyle and backstroke.

2. Float in various ways including vertically.

 

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 2

 

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

Physical education is offered in elementary school as part of the Argentine program.

The first cycle includes first through third grade. During these years, children develop an awareness of the body and of the relationship between body and space.

They develop motor skills and begin to understand the fundamentals of movement by practicing purposeful movement. They begin the development of their capacities for coordination and balance and learn to follow directions during class.

 

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through game playing, jogging, and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Body and Spatial Awareness: Knowledge of body awareness and the body’s relationship to space.

B. Developmental Games/Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in games with simplified rules.

C. Fundamental movement Skills: Knowledge of balance and manipulative skills in static and dynamic movement.

D. Gymnastics: Knowledge, safety and performance skills required in basic movements associated with gymnastic balance, stunts, tumbling and apparatus.

E. Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

F. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

 

A.                Body and Spatial Awareness

 

I. Touch or move the following body parts with 100% accuracy: head, eyes, nose, ears, toes, feet, abdomen, arms, back, fingers, legs, chin, elbow, wrist, knees, hips, shoulders, chest, ankles and waist.

2. Identify right and left with one’s own body parts and on others.

3. Recognize correct body form in movement of body parts.

4. Move through an obstacle course with varying levels and directions with some speed and force changes.

5. Walk through geometric patterns without visual aids or clues.

 

 

B.                Developmental Games and Activities

 

I. Demonstrate motor skills and knowledge of the rules as they apply to games with simplified rules involving both locomotor and manipulative motor patterns. Examples of games are seven wanderers, alligator, bridge tag, jump tag, little matches, two dogs for a bone, ball-in-basket, parachute games, caterpillar race, little fishes, strike the pins, relays with and without elements, hit the bull’s- eye. (list is not inclusive of all games) ‘

2. Cooperate effectively with partners and small groups to accomplish an assigned task or to achieve a goal during games and activities.

 

 

C.                Fundamental Movement Skills .

 

1. Perform the skills of running, hopping, leaping, sliding, skipping, galloping, jumping, and stopping following the different directions indicated by the teacher’s hands by clapping, or voice tones. Examples of expected key skills are:

   a. maintain a correct running pattern while pacing a prescribed distance

   b. perform combined locomotor patterns such as run and stop or leap and fall

   c. demonstrate efficient change of direction and change of speed

   d. demonstrate the ability to push, pull, run, twist, flex, extend, lift, pivot, dodge

       and swing while using arms and legs simultaneously and alternatively

   e. maintain a stationary position on each foot for 15 seconds with eyes open and 10 seconds with eyes 

      closed

   f. walk forward, backward and sideways on an 8-foot balance beam 4 inches wide and 6 inches off the

      floor’without falling off

   g. walk a distance of at least 25 feet changing directions and levels while balancing a bean bag on the head 

       or other body part

2. Demonstrate knowledge and proper execution of throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing and jumping rope while attempting to use proper body mechanics, force, and direction.

 

 

 

D.                Gymnastics

 

1. Perform the following basic stunts and tumbling activities: individual stunts such as forward roll, back roll, tip-up and partner stunts.

2. Demonstrate forward, backward, and sideward movements using proper body mechanics in a variety of levels and balancing positions on a low balance beam.

3. Move confidently on gymnasium apparatus such as vertical ladders, horizontal ladders, horizontal bars, climbing ropes and poles, rings and vaulting boxes (the horse).

 

 

E.                 Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

 

1. Count resting and exercise pulse rate.

2. Locate and describe the major body joints. Recognize which flexibility exercises are appropriate for the major joints.

3. Identify and describe healthful play activities which have been teamed in and outside the physical education class.

4. Apply proper safety practices during learning activities and free play.

5. Exhibit participation with self-control in directed and non-directed (recess time) physical activities.

6. Above expectation: Identify the major muscle groups and perform developmental exercises for each.

 

 

F. Aquatics

Beginner

 

1.        Enter face into water without fear.

2.        Float in various ways.

3.        Breathe out under water

Intermediate

 

I. Propel by kicking above water.

2. Propel by kicking under water.

3. Stroke above and below water.

4. Jump and dive from side of pool..

5. Float in various ways including vertically.

Advanced

 

1. Swim with proficiency in the freestyle and backstroke.

2. Begin elementary principles of breaststroke and butterfly.  

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 3

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

Physical education is offered in elementary school as part of the Argentine program.

The first cycle includes kindergarten through third grade. During these years, children develop an awareness of the body and of the relationship between body and space.

They develop motor skills and begin to understand the fundamentals of movement by practicing purposeful movement. They begin the development of their capacities for coordination and balance and learn to follow directions during class.

 

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through game playing, jogging, and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.  A. Body and Spatial Awareness: Knowledge of body awareness and the A. Body’s relationship to space.

B. Developmental Games/Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in games with simplified rules.

C. Fundamental Movement Skills: Knowledge of balance and manipulative skills in static and dynamic movement.

D. Gymnastics: Knowledge, safety and performance skills required in basic movements associated with gymnastic balance, stunts, tumbling and apparatus.

E. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

F. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

A. Body and Spatial Awareness

I. Identify right and left on one’s own body, in space, on others and on objects

2. Move through an obstacle course of varying levels of difficulty, direction and

with numerous directions of speed and strength.

 

B. Developmental Games and Activities

1. Demonstrate motor skills and knowledge of the rules as they apply to games with simplified rules involving the combination of locomotor patterns and manipulative skills, such as seven wanderers, alligator, bridge tag, jump tag, little matches, two dogs for a bone, ball-in-basket, parachute games, caterpillar race, little fishes, strike the pins, relays with and without elements, hit the bull’s- eye. (Not inclusive of all games.)

2. Cooperate effectively with partners and small groups to accomplish an assigned task or achieve a goal.

3. Be encouraged to derive pleasure, realize creative expression, and promote group socialization potential as they participate in movement activities and games.

 

C. Fundamental Movement Skills

1. Perform correctly the skills of running, hopping, leaping, sliding, skipping, galloping, and jumping while using differing elements of time, space, level, direction, and strength. Exhibit body control throughout the stages of pre-action, in-action and post-action.

2. Demonstrate the ability to perform controlled movement individually and with a partner. The following are examples of expected key skills:

a.        demonstrate heel-toe-step-in-place mule kick, front scale, and the “statue”:standing on one foot, the other  foot rearward with knee bent, holding upper body erect, arching back, extending arm on support leg side to side at shoulder height -rounding other arm over head

b.       work with a partner in rhythmic unilateral, bilateral, and cross-later activities such as “hand jive” and

          Indian wrestling

c.        walk through a prescribed course approximately 30 feet long that involves several turns with a bean bag 

          on head or on other part of body ‘

d.       Above expectation: Perform sequence of: walking forward, backward, sideways and turning without

          stepping off on an 8-foot balance bean 4 inches wide and approximately 6 inches off the floor.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and functional skill level of throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing and rope jumping while using proper form, strength and direction.

 

D.Gymnastics

1. Perform the following basic stunts and tumbling activities: log roll, running start forward roll, regular backward roll, cartwheel, headstand, stunts  with a partner such as forward roll and partner pull up.

2. Demonstrate forward, backward and sideward movements using proper body

mechanics in a variety of levels and balancing positions on a low balance beam.

3. Demonstrate the ability to transfer weight of body from the legs to arms in a hand and knee mount/dismount on a chest-high “horse” (vaulting box), with an end approach as characterized by standing facing the horse with hands open, palms flat on the middle of the box, jumping upward with both feet, bringing knees up on horse and balancing momentarily, then pushing off with both hands and knees in a backward jump movement and landing on the balls of feet in an erect standing position.

4. Perform deep jumps by jumping over a rope from different heights.

 

E.Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

I. Describe the relationship of fat and body composition to diet and exercise.

2. Count and record exercise and recovery pulse rate. Recognize the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities and demonstrate an understanding of these activities.

3. Identify the major body joints, describe how they work and describe several flexibility exercises for the major body joint.

4. Evaluate personal fitness level and participate regularly in activities that maintain or improve muscular strength and endurance.

5. Describe the effect of regular exercise on muscular strength and endurance.

6. Cite the importance of having a balanced lifestyle, that includes the proper diet, time for recreation, time for work, and a proper exercise regimen.

7. Demonstrate the consistent ability to work harmoniously with one’s peers in activities requiring social interaction.

8. Exhibit verbal and physical expressions of enthusiasm, joy, and satisfaction with learning and participation in psychomotor activities. Participate in physical activity of choice during opportunities for free play.

9. Exhibit application of proper safety practices during leaming activities and free play.

 

F. Aquatics

Note: At this point, all children should be swimming . Any children requiring special needs will  be given  special assistance.

I. Swim with proficiency the freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke showing good

coordination on all strokes.

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 4

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

In the fourth and fifth grades, the emphasis is on learning to demonstrate accuracy with the manipulation of objects. Students acquire knowledge and apply rules in individual and group pre-sports.

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Developmental Games and Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in games with simplified rules.

B. Gymnastics: Demonstrate knowledge, safety and performance skills required in the starting,  executing, and finishing movements associated with gymnastic stunts, tumbling and apparatus. _

C. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

D. Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills: Develop knowledge and performance skills in a variety of team sports, individual, and dual sports, and lifetime physical activities.

Apply competencies developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

E. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

A. Developmental Games and Activities

1.        Demonstrate motor skills, knowledge of the rules and basic offensive or defensive strategies of at least

          five pre-sports games, such as kickball, dodgeball, newcom, sum of passes, and moving ring.

   2. Design/create a game with objectives, rules, and strategies for two players.

   3. Be encouraged to derive pleasure, realize creative expression, and promote group socialization potential

       as they participate in movement activities and games.

 

B. Fundamental Movement Skills

1.        Demonstrate body control in a continuous routine while performing at least one balance and two body

          rotation activities, e.g., scale, headstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, handspring, and round-

          off.

2.        Demonstrate the ability to transfer weight of body from legs to arms by placing hands, palms open and

          down, on vaulting box (the horse) and passing legs sideways over the horse without stepping on the

          horse, extend legs and body and land with flexed knees and hips.

3.        Above expectations: Perform three sports techniques and identify critical points of beginning, execution,  and finishing positions for each technique. Examples are shooting a basketball, kicking a soccer ball or hitting a volleyball.

 

C.                  Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle

1.        Describe various sites for taking skinfold measurements. Be aware of the relationship between some 

           foods.

2.        Demonstrate at least two minutes of safe and appropriate warm-up and cool-down techniques for aerobic  exercise.

   3.    Select and demonstrate one exercise for the development of flexibility at each major body joint.

4.        Identify games and activities which aid in stress reduction and recognize that personal stress can be

          reduced by developing a positive self-concept (good sportsmanship, control of temper, and dealing

          objectively with mistakes of self and others).

 

5.        Participate cooperatively in all class activities.

6.        Exhibit safe participation during learning activities, game playing, and free playing.

   7.   Above expectations: Identify and locate the major muscle groups, e-g-, quadriceps, hamstrings,

         shoulder / flexors / extensors, and demonstrate one appropriate developmental exercise for each major

         muscle group. Know how skeletal alignment and posture are affected by muscular strength.

 

D.                  Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills

1.        Demonstrate proficiency in. the beginning fundamental skills of at least five team sports: basketball,

          soccer, softball, volleyball, and indoor hockey.

2.        Demonstrate proficiency in the beginning fundamental skills of at least three individual sports or

          recreational activities: croquet, bowling, and track and field.

3.        Describe and apply sports terms, scoring,  rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles, and basic 

          defensive and offensive strategies for the sports covered in the instructional program.

 

E.                   Aquatics

   1. Show increased improvement of swimming technique in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.

   2. Begin elements of diving.

   3. Participate fully in water games such as basketball, waterpolo, and tag.

 

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 5

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

In the fourth and fifth grades, the emphasis is on learning to demonstrate accuracy with the manipulation of objects. Students acquire knowledge and apply rules in individual and group pre-sports.

 

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Developmental Games and Activities: Application of movement, knowledge and social skills in games with simplified rules.

B. Gymnastics: Demonstrate knowledge, safety and perforrnance skills required in the starting, executing, and finishing movements associated with gymnastic stunts, tumbling and apparatus.

C. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

D. Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills: Develop knowledge and performance skills in a variety of team sports, individual,  dual sports, and lifetime physical activities.

Apply competencies developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

E. Aquatics: Entrance into water and knowledge of flotation and propulsion by kicking and stroking.

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

A.      Developmental Games and Activities

 

1.        Demonstrate motor skills, knowledge of the rules and basic offensive or defensive pre-sport strategies of at least six lead-up sport games, such as kickball, dodgeball, newcom, sum of passes, moving ring, and island.

2.        Be encouraged to derive pleasure, realize creative expression, and promote group socialization potential

          as they participate in movement activities and games.

 

B. Gymnastics

 

Note: At this point, gymnastics is not a major focus, but instead becomes an after-

school sport.

1.        Above expectation: Demonstrate body control in a series of set routines performing at least two balance

          activities and three body rotations activities, such as scales, headstands, forward rolls, backward rolls, 

          cartwheels, handsprings and round-off.

 

C. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

 

   1. Define calories and relate to common foods and food groups.

2. Select and demonstrate two appropriate exercises for the development of flexibility at each major body

       joint.

3. Select and demonstrate two appropriate developmental exercises for each of the major muscle groups,

       e.g., thigh adductors / abductors, elbow flexors / extensors.

   4. Describe the ill effects of smoking,  body functioning and physical performance.

   5. Identify the healthful-living behaviors over which one has control.

   6. Know the value of self-control and cooperation in directed and non-directed activities and be encouraged

       to exhibit them.

   7. Exhibit safe participation during learning activities, game play, and free play.

 

 

F.                   Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills

 

   1. Demonstrate proficiency in the beginning fundamental skills of at least five team sports such as: 

        basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, team handball and indoor hockey.

   2.Demonstrate proficiency in the beginning fundamental skills of at least four individual/dual sports or

      recreational activities such as: bowling, ping pong, track and field, and swimming. ‘

3.Describe and apply sports terms, scoring, rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles and basic

      defensive and offensive strategies for the sports covered in the instructional program.

 

E. Aquatics

 

   1.Show 100% proficiency in the proper strokes, coordination and timing of the freestyle, backstroke and 

      breaststroke.

   2. Dive well from side of pool and low diving board.

   3. Swim with 100% proficiency under water.

   4. Participate fully in water games such as: basketball, waterpolo and tag.

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 6

 

I General Description and Overview

 

In the middle school years, students increase their knowledge in a variety of team sports and lifetime physical activities. They apply this knowledge cooperatively to achieve a common goal.

 

 

II. Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up willl be realized through jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A. Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

B. Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills: Develop knowledge and performance skills in a variety of team sports, individual, aid dual sports, and lifetime physical activities.

Apply competencies developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

C. Aquatics:

 

 

III. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

A.Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle

   1. Demonstrate an improved and/or acceptable level of abdominal strength on bent knee sit-up tests.

   2.Determine the amount of personal involvement in exercise required to burn one pound of fat and know the  

      periods of life when fat cells increase in number,i.e., last trimester prior to birth, first year, and pre-

      adolescent growth years.

   3.Identify the effects of exercise on the major components of the cardiorespiratory system. Demonstrate the  

      ability to keep an exercise intensity of one’s heart rate at a beneficial aerobic level for training effect.

   4.Identify body areas where flexibility problems are likely to occur and know the possible postural and

      performance consequences that can result from a reduction of mobility, eg, lumbar lordosis and low

      back pain, reduced running speed.

   5.Show an understanding by definition of overload, progression, and specify in relation to muscular strength

      and endurance for activities such as track and field.

   6.Describe why one should not hold breath but rather exhale during the contraction phase of developmental 

      exercises, eg, elevating blood pressure.

   7.Understand the effect of alcohol consumption on the body and the consequent changes in physical    

      performance that accrue from alcohol use prior to exercise.

   8.Identify and describe at least three activities that will aid in reducing stress, eg, progressive relaxation,

      static stretching, aerobic exercise, games, and sports.

   9.Exhibit verbal and physical expressions of enthusiasm, joy and satisfaction with participation in leaming

      activities and performances.

  10.Participate in physical activity of personal choice during opportunities of free play.

  11.Exhibit safe participation during teaming activities, game play and free play.

 

B. Sports and Lifetirne Activity Skills

   1. Demonstrate proficiency in the beginning offensive and defensive fundamental skills of at least six team    

       sports, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, team  handball and indoor hockey.

   2.Demonstrate proficiency in the beginning offensive and defensive fundamental skills of at least three

      individual-dual sports or recreational activities, bowling, table tennis and track and field.

   3.Describe and apply sports terms, scoring, rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles, and basic

      defensive and offensive strategies for the sports covered in the instructional program.

 

 C.Aquatics

1.Begin techniques of butterfly kick and breathing while increasing their proficiency in freestyle,   

      backstroke,and breaststroke.

2.Demonstrate four essential lifesaving techniques to use with victims in various circumstances, such as  

      fatigue, victim at bottom of pool, or drowning situation.

   3. Demonstrate use of mask and snorkel.

   4.Participate fully in water games such as: basketball, waterpolo and tag.

  

  Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 7

 

I.General Description and Overview

 

In the middle school years, students increase their knowledge in a variety of team sports and lifetime physical activities. They apply this knowledge cooperatively to achieve a common goal.

 

 

II.Course Content

 

Note: Warm-up will be realized through jogging and other exercises such as abdominals, lower-back stretches, and push-ups.

A.Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

B.Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills: Develop knowledge and performance skills in a variety of team sports, individual, and dual sports, and lifetime physical activities.

Apply competencies developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

C.Aquatics:

 

 

III.Students will know or be able to do the followulg at the end of this course.

 

A. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

   1.Demonstrate an improved and/or acceptable level of lower back flexibility.

   2.Demonstrate an improved and/or acceptable level of abdominal strength on bent knee sit-up tests.

   3.Describe the relationships of exercise frequency, intensity, and duration to fat control.

   4.Define and know the target training hear rate zone for one’s age group.

   5.Measure cardiorespiratory fitness development for resting and recovery pulse rates.

   6. Describe how the variables of frequency, intensity, and duration differ in aerobic compared to anaerobic 

       work.

   7.Demonstrate and describe flexibility exercises that are particularly important to perform prior to engaging 

      in specific activities or sports, e.g. shoulder stretch and swimmer’s stretch before racquet sports.

   8.Participate in and/or initiate out-of-school activities that are pleasurable and promote the development of

      physical fitness.

   9.Exhibit safe participation during the learning of activities, game play and elective activity.

 

B.Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills

   1.Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental offensive, defensive and strategic skills of at least six team

      sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, team handball and indoor hockey.

   2.Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of offensive, defensive and strategic skills of at least three

   individual/dual sports or recreational activities: bowling, table tennis, and track and field.

3.Describe and apply sports terms, scoring, rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles and basic

   defensive and offensive strategies for the sports covered in the instructional program.

 

C.Aquatics

   1.Swim all strokes with 100% proficiency: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly.

   2.Continue lifesaving techniques and skills to use with victims in various circumstances, such as fatigue,

      victim at bottom of pool, or drowning situation.

   3.Continue with mask and snorkeling development.

   4.Participate fully in water games such as: basketball, waterpolo and tags.

 

 Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 8

 

 

 

I.General Description and Overview

 

In the middle school years, students increase their knowledge in a variety of team sports and lifetime physical activities. They apply this knowledge cooperatively to achieve a common goal.

 

 

II.Course Content

 

A.Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle: Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness, including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

Application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

B.Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills: Develop knowledge and performance skills in a variety of team sports, individual, and dual sports, and lifetime physical activities.

Apply competencies developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

C.Aquatics:

 

 

IIl. Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

A.Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

   1.Demonstrate an improved and /or acceptable level of flexibility.

   2.Demonstrate an improved and /or acceptable level of abdominal strength on bent knee sit-up tests.

   3.Tabulate the number of calories consumed and the number of calories expended through exercise for a 

      two-day period.

   4.Identify the types of exercise that utilize fat as a primary source of energy.

   5.Describe the long-term benefits of the cardiorespiratory system that result from regular participation in an

      aerobic training program.

   6.Describe how stretching affects muscles and increases the elasticity of connective tissue and cite the

      beneficial effects of stretching and the potentially harmful effects of certain types of exercise lactivities,

      e.g., deep-knee bends and duck walks.

   7.Distinguish between proper and improper uses of drugs and various chemical substances.

   8.Exhibit participation in physical activity of personal choice during free-time opportunities.

   9.Identify how safety risks can be minimized or eliminated.

 

B.Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills

   1.Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental offensive, defensive and strategic skills of at least six team

      sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, team handball and indoor hockey.

   2.Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of offensive, defensive and strategic skills of at least three 

      individual/dual sports or recreational activities: bowling, ping-pong, and track and field.

   3.Describe and apply sports terms, scoring, rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles and basic

      defensive and offensive strategies for the sports covered in the instructional program.

 

C.Aquatics

   1. Swim all strokes with 100% proficiency: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly.

2.Continue using the four lifesaving techniques and skills to use with victims in various circumstances,

   such as fatigue, victim at bottom of pool, or drowning situation.

   3.Continue with mask and snorkeling development.

   4.Participate fully in water games such as: basketball, waterpolo and tag.

 

Subject Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 9, 10, 11, and  12

 

 

 

I. General Description and Overview

 

The physical education class for high school is designed to provide a variety of opportunities for students to participate in physical education and to enrich their lives through physical activity, which is related to health and well-being. Exposure to a broad range of activities representing different cultural backgrounds is provided so that students can have greater knowledge of and appreciation for individual and team sports, as well as for recreational lite-time activities. The activities are designed to meet physical, mental, and social developmental needs. Being an effective member of a group is a special emphasis for physical education classes, as are perseverance and leaming to push oneself to achieve higher goals. Individuals are instructed through

the cognitive and practice phases of learning a sport and hopefully will progress to the automatic phase, in which skills can be performed without concentrated attention, in sports of their choice.

The second year of a physical education class allows for further practice and the opportunity to serve as peer coaches, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.

 

 

II. Course Content

 

A. Aquatics Knowledge and performance of aquatic skills in order to cope safely and effectively with water emergencies and to participate in swimming as a lifetime recreational pursuit.

B. Personal Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Knowledge of basic physiological principles related to the components of physical fitness including body composition, cardiorespiratory functioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance and application of fitness principles in one’s lifestyle.

C. Sports and Lifetime activity Skills Knowledge and performance skills in a variety of individual / dual sports, team sports, and lifetime physical activities; apply competency developed through regular participation in those sports and activities.

Note: Minimal desirable outcomes for each individual/dual and team sport and lifetime physical activity are identified. Introduction to the sports and activities begins at the elementary levels of grades four and five. Reinforcement continues at the middle school grades six through eight. Final emphasis is realized and

proficiency expected at the high school level.

 

 

III Students will know or be able to do the following at the end of this course.

 

Note: Each class shall begin with a warm-up period of five to ten minutes of running and other stretching exercises.

A. Aquatics

   1.Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental skills of survival swimming and of these swimming  

       strokes: 

      freestyle, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly by swimming

      continuously for a period of 20 minutes using any combination of the strokes with periods of rest taken as

      needed or with floating/survival skills learned previously.

  

  2.Depelop these functional water rescue techniques:

     a. Perform swimming rescue stroking by

         (1) keeping eyes on victim

         (2) moving into ready or reversed position just out of reach of the victim

         (3) talking to the victim before making contact

      b. execute making contact with the victim and gaining control so as to level off the  victim in a horizontal  

          position while moving victim’s face above water as quickly as possible using

         (1) a rear approach and armpit level-off

         (2) a rear approach and chin level-off - .

         (3)  a rear approach with two hand level-off

         (4)  front surface approach

         (5).underwater approach

      c. demonstrate defenses, releases, and escapes to prevent victim from overcoming the rescuer including

         (1) block, block and carry and block and run defenses

         (2) double grip on one wrist release, front-head-hold-release, rear-head-hold release and double

                drowning release

         (3) double-grip-on-wrist escape, front-head-hold escape and rear-head-hold escape

      d. demonstrate a variety of carries in different simulated circumstances

          including (I) cross-chest carry, (2) hair carry, (3) wrist low, (4) shirt or collar

          tow, and (5) tired swimmer assistance, perform appropriate procedures for removing a victim from the   

          water including (I) shallow water assist, (2) drag, and (3) saddleback carry.

  

  3.Games

      Demonstrate the knowledge of rules and skills necessary to participate with enjoyment and  

      proficiency in various aquatic games, such as water basketball, retrieving of objects from the bottom of 

      the pool, shark, water polo and water volleyball.

  4.Snorkeling

     Demonstrate proficiency in the use of mask, snorkel, and fins while swimming above and 

      below the water surface.

   5.Describe and apply aquatics terms, skiff techniques, and safety principles of aquatic activities 

      covered in the instructional program.

 

B. Personal Fitness /Healthy Lifestyle

   1.Demonstrate an improved and /or acceptable level of abdominal strength as measured by bent knee and

      sit up tests.

   2.Determine personal cardiorespiratory fitness level and design an exercise program in terms of frequency,

      intensity, and duration that will safely maintain a given fitness level or progressively lead toward a desired 

      goal.

   3.Select exercises and activities, with and without special equipment such as weights, that meet personal

      muscular strength and endurance needs.

   4.Describe why some exercises should be avoided; eg, double leg lifts, straight leg sit-ups, back arches, 

      and deep-knee bends.

   5.Know and understand how to select and care for fitness and sports equipment to assure long-term use,

      pleasure, and satisfaction from such equipment.

   6.Demonstrate respect for others and acceptance of one’s own and other’s limitations while participating in

      physical education activities.

   7.Demonstrate responsible safety behavior and judgement during participation in aquatics, sports, and

      recreation activities.

 

C.Sports and Lifetime Activity Skills

    1.Demonstrate competencies in team sports developed at the elementary and middle school level and

       demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental offensive, defensive, and strategy skills.

    2.Demonstrate refined competencies in individual/dual sports developed at the elementary and middle

       school level and demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental offensive, defensive and strategy skills.

    3.Describe and apply sports terms, scoring, rules of play, skill techniques, safety principles, and basic

       defensive and offensive strategies for the sports identified below for the instructional program.

 

Individual or Dual Sports

 4.Badminton

    Perform the correct:

    a.backhand grip and stroke

    b.forehand grip and stroke

    c.technique of serving

    d.technique of a drive smash and a drop shot.

    e.court coverage techniques by determining opponents’ shot angles.

    f.court coverage techniques by rotation during doubles play.

    g.understanding of service rotations  for doubles play.

5.Table tennis

   Demonstrate:

    a.correct forehand and backhand service techniques

    b.correct forehand and backhand volley techniques

    c.backspin and overspin shots.

    d.correct smash shot techniques without touching table  with body parts.

    e.table coverage techniques by determining opponents’ shot angles.

    f.table coverage techniques by rotations during doubles play.

    g.understanding of service rotations and altemations for double play.

 

6.Track and Field

  Demonstrate:

   a.correct sprint technique while running designated distances.

   b.correct hurdling technique while running through a low hurdle,

   c.correct technique for executing the running long jump,

   d.correct technique for executing the running high jump,

   e.correct pacing and stride while running long distances up to 1600-meter runs,

   f.correct sprint technique and baton pass technique while running the 4 x 100-meter relay.

 

Team Sports

 7. Basketball

  Perform:

   a.the correct technique of catching a pass while standing or running

   b.the correct shooting techniques in lay-ups with the right and left hand.

   c.the correct dribbling techniques with either left or right hand while standing or running.

   d.the correct technique of the two-hand overhead, chest and bounce passes.

   e.various types of passes with a partner while standing or running.

   f.a pivot at the completion of a dribble or a pass reception.

   g.the catch of a ball rebounding from a ring or backboard while jumping with arms extended overhead.

   h.correct defensive stances and positioning for man-to-man and simple zone defenses.

   i.the correct technique of picking and screening offensively.

   j.the principle movements used during a fast-break situation.

 

8.Soccer

   a.safely block or catch a thrown. or kicked ball with various parts of the body - chest, shoulder, leg.

   b.dribble a soccer ball around obstacles.

   c.kick a ball into a goal area after a dribble or after receiving a pass, with a goalie and without a goalie.

   d.kick a moving or stationary soccer ball.

   e.punt a soccer ball.

   f.demonstrate a coner kick.

   g.demonstrate a sideline throw in.

   h.demonstrate one method of converting a ground ball into an aerial ball, such as lift-up, roll-up, kick-up.

   i. trap and pass a soccer ball to a partner using the inside of either foot while standing or running.

   j.trap a rolling ball with the sole of the foot.

   k.trap a rolling or bouncing ball with the leg.

 

9.Softball

   a.run and touch bases in proper order on inside corner with either foot, trying not to make wide turns.

   b.demonstrate the correct technique of overrunning first base.

   c.catch a ball thrown above or below the waist.

   d.run and catch a hit or thrown fly ball.

   e.field a hit or thrown rolling ball.

   f.pitch a softball with an underhand motion and a one-stop delivery to a batter within the correct arc range.

   g.throw a softball accurately using an overarm motion.

   h.understand the location and responsibilities of each position on a softball team.

   i.understand situations that result in an out; i.e., caught fly ball, force out, ball arriving to first base before

     play, and being tagged out.

   j.understand obligatory and non-obligatory base running.

 

10.Volleyball

    a.hit a ball back and forth with a partner using the forearm bounce pass and overhead volleyball techniques.

    b. receive a serve using the forearm bounce pass. 

    c. demonstrate an underhand serve using the heel of the open hand. 

    d. serve a volleyball underhand over a seven-foot net from a minimum distance of 30 feet.

    e.understand player /team rotations during game play.

    f.demonstrate correct technique in using the two-hand overhead volley in preparation for teammate’s spike.

    g.demonstrate the technique of spiking by hitting a volleyball out of the hand to the floor or wall.

 

Above expectations:

   Demonstrate:

    h a block. .

    i. an overhand serve using the open hand method.

    j. the two-step approach and take-off used in spiking.

   k the technique of spiking by hitting a tossed volleyball at the completion oi a stationary two feet take-off.

 

 

Optional:

   

11 Indoor Hockey

   Demonstrate

     a.proper grip with both hands.

     b.the ability to control stick with both hands.

     c.the ability to push and pass ball or puck.

    d.the ability to stop or catch ball or puck with the stick. .

    e.correct striking technique while making shots on goal with or without goalie.

    f. maintain proper defensive stance while playing man to man defense.

 

  12.Field Hockey

    a.Control stick with both hands.

    b.Drive /dribble with the flat side of the stick only.

    c.Demonstrate the ability to push and pass a stationary ball and a ball in movement.

    d.Stop or catch ball with the stick.

    e.Hit the ball with the stick.

    f.Utilize correct striking technique while making shots on goal with or  without goalie.

    g.Demonstrate the ability for a “short corner” including the push, stop, and hit.

    h.Maintain proper defensive stance while playing man to man defense.

    i.Demonstrate safe goalie techniques.

 

 13.Ultimate Frisbee

  Demonstrate

    a.the backhand toss.

    b.the forehand toss.

    c.the correct pivoting technique for passing the frisbee.

    d.the proper defensive guarding position.

    e.catching a frisbee.

    f.Know the rules of the game.

    g.Apply rules of the game and the sportsmanship required in the unique situation where there is no referee.

 

  14.Team Handball

   Demonstrate

    a.correct dribbling techniques with either left or right hand.

    b.correct passing technique using chest pass, two-hand overhead, bounce pass, or one-hand overhead.

    c.correct 3-step technique after receiving a pass or prior to shot on goal or prior to passing.

    d.a set shot, jump shot, circle shot or wing shot using proper body positioning and shooting technique,  

       either standing or moving.

    e.correct goal keeping technique using body as a blocking unit.

    f.correct defensive positioning using body, but without excessive physical contact.

    g.correct techniques for sideline and corner throw-ins.

    h.utilize team defensive strategies by positioning players along perimeter of goal line.

 

 

  IV. Text books and Materials

 

      Sporting equipment for each sport and activity.

 

V. Expectations of Class

 

    1.Dress in tennis shoes, socks, shorts  sweatpants, t-shirt,  or sweatshirt.

    2.Participate in the activity of each class.

    3.Demonstrate good sportsmanship.

    4.Follow instructions of teacher.