Ms. Mina Bernardino

cbernardino@daltonschool.kr

6th Grade

Health & Physical Education

Course Description

In Grade 6, students build a strong foundation in movement skills, fitness concepts, and respectful social behaviors through a variety of activities. They explore locomotor and object control, outdoor skills, dance basics, and health-related fitness while developing teamwork and fair play. Students begin learning how personal choices and self-expression influence participation and goal setting. Health Literacy introduces prevention, valid resources, and communication basics, while Personal & Reproductive Health focuses on anatomy, puberty, orientation, gender identity, and fostering respect for self and others.

Broad Learning Categories

BROAD LEARNING CATEGORIES

Standard 1: Motor Skills Development (MSD)

Standard 2: Movement & Fitness Knowledge (MFK)

Standard 3: Social Development Through Movement (SDM)

Standard 4: Personal Development & Physical Activity (PDPA)

Standard 5: Health Literacy & Wellness (HLW)

Standard 6: Personal & Reproductive Health (PRH)

Unit Classification

Unit of Study & Assessment Information

Semester 1

Physical Fitness & Lifetime Activities

(3 weeks)

Physical Fitness & Lifetime Activities

Students refine their understanding of health-related and skill-related fitness. They practice proper technique in fitness tests, analyze results, and begin connecting fitness to personal goal-setting.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Fitness – Health vs. skill-related fitness, baseline checks.
Cardiovascular Endurance – Pacer test, reflection on effort (RPE).
Muscular Strength – Push-ups, planks, peer feedback.
Muscular Endurance – Sit-ups, circuits, partner tracking.
Flexibility – Static vs. dynamic stretching routines.
Goal Setting & Fitness Circuit – SMART goals, multi-station practice.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.3, 1.8.4
MFK 2.8.9, 2.8.10, 2.8.11, 2.8.13, 2.8.15
SDM 3.8.7
PDPA 4.8.6

Badminton (Net & Wall Games)

Students learn fundamental badminton skills including grip, serving, and rallying. Emphasis is placed on forehand/backhand strokes and applying skills in modified games.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Badminton – Rules, safety, equipment.
Grip & Ready Position – Forehand/backhand grip.
Serving I – Short serve.
Serving II – Long serve.
Basic Strokes I – Forehand clear.
Basic Strokes II – Backhand clear.
Rally Skills – Continuous rallies.
Modified Games – Singles/doubles play.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.12, 1.8.13
MFK 2.8.4
SDM 3.8.2, 3.8.9
PDPA 4.8.4

Badminton (Net & Wall Games)

(4 weeks)

Soccer (Invasion & territory Games)

(5 weeks)

Soccer (Invasion & Territory Games)

Students practice soccer fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting. The unit highlights offensive and defensive positioning with teamwork.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Soccer – Rules, safety, ball control.
Dribbling I – Close control.
Dribbling II – Dribbling under pressure.
Passing I – Short passing.
Passing II – Long passing, m4.8.6oving targets.
Shooting I – Technique & placement.
Shooting II – Shooting under pressure.
Offense I – Spacing, attacking drills.
Defense I – Marking, defensive stance.
Small-Sided Games – 4v4/5v5.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.15, 1.8.16, 1.8.17, 1.8.18, 1.8.19
MFK: 2.8.2, 2.8.3
SDM: 3.8.3, 3.8.8;
PDPA: 4.8.6

Wellness Foundations (Health Literacy & Wellness)

Students are introduced to health literacy, learning how prevention, healthy choices, and communication support personal well-being. They explore decision-making and goal-setting strategies, including connections to puberty and communication.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Wellness – Dimensions of health.
Prevention & Safety – Illness, injury, healthy choices.
Puberty & Growth – Physical/emotional changes (PRH embedded).
Valid Resources – Identifying reliable information.
Goal Setting – SMART health goals.
Communication – Respectful communication (PRH embedded).

Linked Standards:

HLW: 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, 1.8.6, 1.8.7
PRH: S6.PD.8.AI.1 (Embedded), S6.SO.8.IC.1 (Embedded)

Wellness Foundations (Health Literacy & Wellness)

(3 weeks)

Semester 2

Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)

(4 weeks)

Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)

Students are introduced to table tennis basics, focusing on grip, forehand/backhand strokes, and simple rallies. The unit promotes focus, respect, and persistence.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Table Tennis – Equipment, rules.
Grip & Stance – Forehand & backhand grip.
Serving I – Underhand serve.
Serving II – Accuracy challenges.
Forehand Strokes – Consistency drills.
Backhand Strokes – Rallying practice.
Combined Skills – Serve + rally.
Modified Games – Singles/doubles.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.12, 1.8.13
MFK: 2.8.18
SDM: 3.8.4
PDPA: 4.8.5

Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)

Students develop fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, and shooting. The unit emphasizes teamwork, communication, and applying offense/defense in small-sided games.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Basketball – Rules, safety, ball-handling basics.
Dribbling I – Control, dominant hand.
Dribbling II – Crossover, non-dominant hand.
Passing I – Chest & bounce passes.
Passing II – Overhead passes, moving targets.
Shooting I – Form shooting, layups.
Shooting II – Set shots, partner games.
Offense I – Spacing, cutting.
Defense I – Defensive stance, transition drills.
Small-Sided Games – 3v3/4v4 application.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.15, 1.8.17
MFK: 2.8.2, 2.8.3
SDM: 3.8.3, 3.8.8
PDPA: 4.8.5, 4.8.6

Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)

(5 weeks)

Growing & Knowing (Personal & Reproductive Health)

(3 weeks)

Growing & Knowing (Personal & Reproductive Health)

Students learn the foundations of human development, including anatomy, puberty, and identity. The unit promotes respect, inclusion, and responsibility when discussing gender identity, orientation, and healthy communication.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to PRH – Safe space & respect.
Anatomy Basics – External/internal reproductive systems.
Puberty & Development – Physical, emotional, social changes.
Identity & Orientation – Gender identity & sexual orientation.
Respect & Communication – Boundaries, empathy.
Taking Action – Promoting dignity in school.

Linked Standards:

PRH: S6.AP.8.CC.1, S6.SO.8.CC.1, S6.SO.8.CC.2; S6.GI.8.INF.1, S6.SO.8.INF.1, S6.PD.8.AI.1, S6.GI.8.AI.1, S6.SO.8.AI.1, S6.GI.8.IC.1, S6.SO.8.IC.1, S6.GI.8.ADV.1, S6.SO.8.ADV.1
HLW: 3.8.3 (Embedded), 4.8.4 (Embedded)

Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)

Students are introduced to volleyball basics, including underhand serving, passing, and setting. Focus is on rotation, movement, and building cooperative play.

LESSON OUTLINE

Intro to Volleyball – Court, rotation, safety.
Underhand Serve I – Technique & partner practice.
Underhand Serve II – Accuracy games.
Forearm Pass I – Control drills.
Forearm Pass II – Target games.
Setting I – Hand position, partner toss.
Setting II – Setting under pressure.
Combining Skills – Serve–receive drills.
Team Concepts – Basic rotation & teamwork.
Modified Games – 4v4/6v6.

Linked Standards:

MSD: 1.8.10, 1.8.12, 1.8.13
MFK: 2.8.4
SDM: 3.8.6
PDPA: 4.8.2

Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)

(5 weeks)

Week by Week Breakdown by Section

Health & Physical Education 6A

Health & Physical Education 6B

Health & Physical Education Expectations

Physical Education Uniform Policy

Students taking PE are required to have a pair of athletic shoes and the official PE uniform. Students in grades 5-12 are required to change into their PE uniforms for their PE class. The PE uniform is available from the school website.
Earrings must be removed prior to class.
No student will be allowed to wear glasses during class. Sports goggles or contact lenses must be worn.
It is highly recommended that long hair be tied back during class
It is highly recommended that each student bring a water bottle to class.
Do not leave anything in the changing rooms. Bring all your stuff to the gym and leave it on the bench area.
All students will be given 5 minutes at the end of class to change and shower. Students must supply their own toiletries.
Hats are only permitted for outdoor activities.
Students must wear athletic shoes during PE class. During the first two weeks of school, the teacher will determine whether your shoes are appropriate for physical activity.
PE clothing may not be worn outside of PE class. Students wearing PE clothing during non-PE class time will be deemed out of uniform.

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