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7th Grade
Health & Physical Education
Course Description
Course Description
Grade 7 emphasizes refining skills and applying concepts in increasingly complex game and activity settings. Students expand their tactical understanding in sports, explore sequences in dance, and strengthen their ability to set goals and analyze influences on performance and health. Social development centers on leadership, collaboration, and managing emotions. Personal development encourages linking interests with activity choices and overcoming barriers to participation. Health Literacy extends into deeper decision-making and advocacy practice, while Personal & Reproductive Health centers on consent, healthy relationships, power dynamics, and safe use of social media.
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
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 Classification
Unit of Study & Assessment Information
Unit of Study & Assessment Information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Physical Fitness & Lifetime Activities
Physical Fitness & Lifetime Activities
(3 weeks)
Physical Fitness & Lifetime Activities
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)
Badminton (Net & Wall Games)
Students refine their skills with new strokes and tactical decision-making. Rally play introduces shot variety and strategy.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Grip – Safety, ready position.
Serves I – Short serve practice.
Serves II – Long/high serves.
Strokes I – Overhead clear.
Strokes II – Drop shots.
Strokes III – Smash basics.
Rally Strategies – Placement and consistency.
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)
Badminton (Net & Wall Games)
(4 weeks)
Soccer (Invasion & territory Games)
Soccer (Invasion & territory Games)
(5 weeks)
Soccer (Invasion & Territory Games)
Soccer (Invasion & Territory Games)
Students refine dribbling, passing, and shooting with a stronger emphasis on tactical play. Focus is on communication, transitions, and problem-solving in small-sided games.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Intro – Rules, safety, ball control.
Dribbling I – Advanced moves (step-over, fake).
Dribbling II – 1v1 practice.
Passing I – Short passing in triangles.
Passing II – Through passes, moving targets.
Shooting I – Technique, power shots.
Shooting II – Finishing under pressure.
Offense I – Creating space.
Defense I – Positioning, pressuring.
Small-Sided Games – 5v5 with tactical focus.
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
Healthy Choices, Healthy Life (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Healthy Choices, Healthy Life (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Students explore how personal choices and influences affect health. They connect fitness, wellness, and decision-making to their daily lives.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro to Health Choices – Dimensions of wellness.
Influences – Family, peers, community.
Decision-Making I – Scenarios for healthy choices.
Decision-Making II – Applying strategies.
Goal Setting – Personal wellness goals.
Reflection & Communication – Sharing goals, peer feedback. (PRH embedded)
Linked Standards:
HLW: 1.8.1–1.8.7, 2.8.1–2.8.4
PRH: S6.CHR.8.IC.1 (Embedded), S6.CHR.8.IC.2 (Embedded)
Healthy Choices, Healthy Life (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Healthy Choices, Healthy Life (Health Literacy & Wellness)
(3 weeks)
Semester 2
Semester 2
Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)
Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)
(4 weeks)
Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)
Table Tennis (Net & Wall Games)
Students progress in table tennis with emphasis on control, spin, and tactical placement.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Grip – Forehand/backhand stance.
Serving I – Legal underhand serve.
Serving II – Adding spin.
Forehand Strokes – Rally practice.
Backhand Strokes – Consistency drills.
Spin Play – Forehand/backhand spin control.
Combined Rallies – Serve + spin + rally.
Modified Games – Singles/doubles tournaments.
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)
Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)
Students build on basketball fundamentals and begin applying tactical strategies in game play. Emphasis is on movement without the ball, defensive positioning, and teamwork.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro & Review – Rules, safety, ball-handling refresh.
Dribbling I – Advanced control and speed dribble.
Dribbling II – Change of direction and protection.
Passing I – Bounce and chest passes under pressure.
Passing II – Lead passes and decision-making.
Shooting I – Layups with both hands.
Shooting II – Jump shots, free throws.
Offense Concepts – Spacing, give-and-go.
Defense Concepts – Man-to-man coverage, help defense.
Modified Games – 4v4/5v5 with tactical focus.
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)
Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)
(5 weeks)
Respectful Relationships (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Respectful Relationships (Personal & Reproductive Health)
(3 weeks)
Respectful Relationships (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Respectful Relationships (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Students learn about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, consent, and the impact of technology on social interactions. The focus is on communication, boundaries, and respect.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro to Relationships – Building trust and respect.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy – Comparing characteristics.
Consent Basics – Defining and practicing boundaries.
Power & Influence – Factors that affect relationships.
Technology & Media – Impact of social media.
Communication Skills – Ending unhealthy relationships safely.
Linked Standards:
PRH: S6.CHR.8.CC.1–4; S6.CHR.8.INF.1–3; S6.CHR.8.IC.1–2; S6.CHR.8.SM.1–2
HLW: 4.8.5 (Embedded)
Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)
Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)
Students expand their volleyball skills with an emphasis on teamwork and applying serve–receive strategies. The unit builds confidence in cooperative play.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro & Review – Court rotation, safety.
Underhand Serve I – Accuracy and control.
Underhand Serve II – Serving into zones.
Forearm Pass I – Passing while moving.
Forearm Pass II – Accuracy to setter.
Setting I – Quick sets, hand position.
Setting II – Game-like setting.
Serve–Receive Drills – Passing to target.
Team Concepts – Rotation, communication.
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)
Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)
(5 weeks)
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Health & Physical Education Expectations
Health & Physical Education Expectations
Physical Education Uniform Policy
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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