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8th Grade
Health & Physical Education
Course Description
Course Description
In Grade 8, students apply and demonstrate mastery of outdoor skills, advanced fitness techniques, striking, serving, and dribbling skills, with a strong emphasis on tactical decision-making. They analyze nutrition, technology use, and strategies for lifelong fitness. Socially, they practice etiquette, communication, and leadership while reflecting on the cultural value of physical activity. Health Literacy challenges students to evaluate misinformation, advocate effectively, and practice empathy in health contexts, while Personal & Reproductive Health focuses on interpersonal violence, trafficking, survivor advocacy, and developing strategies for safe intervention and support.
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 apply advanced fitness knowledge, connecting training principles to lifelong health. They practice cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training while monitoring intensity using heart rate and RPE.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro to Fitness – Review health vs. skill-related fitness, baseline checks.
Cardiovascular Endurance – Pacer test, reflection on effort and heart rate.
Muscular Strength – Resistance and bodyweight training.
Muscular Endurance – Circuit training, partner tracking.
Flexibility – Individualized static/dynamic stretching routines.
Goal Setting & Fitness Circuit – SMART goals, self-monitoring strategies.
Linked Standards:
MSD: 1.8.3, 1.8.4
MFK: 2.8.9, 2.8.10, 2.8.11, 2.8.13, 2.8.14, 2.8.15
SDM: 3.8.7
PDPA: 4.8.6
Badminton (Net & Wall Games)
Badminton (Net & Wall Games)
Students develop tactical awareness through shot selection and advanced rallies. Emphasis is placed on combining serves, clears, drops, and smashes into game play.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Grip – Forehand/backhand control.
Serves I – Short serve placement.
Serves II – High/long serve.
Strokes I – Overhead clear and drop shot.
Strokes II – Smash and recovery.
Rally Strategies I – Shot variety for placement.
Rally Strategies II – Offensive vs. defensive rallies.
Modified Games – Singles/doubles with tactics.
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 demonstrate advanced offensive and defensive tactics. Emphasis is on transitions, spacing, and solving problems during live play.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Intro – Ball control and safety.
Dribbling I – Fakes and feints.
Dribbling II – Speed dribbling under pressure.
Passing I – Short, quick combinations.
Passing II – Through balls, switching play.
Shooting I – Power and placement.
Shooting II – Shooting on the move.
Offense I – Creating and using open space.
Defense I – Denying space, team defense.
Small-Sided Games – 6v6 with tactical goals.
Linked Standards:
MSD: 1.8.15–1.8.19
MFK: 2.8.2, 2.8.3
SDM: 3.8.3, 3.8.8
PDPA: 4.8.6
Wellness in Action (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Wellness in Action (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Students practice applying decision-making, analyzing misinformation, and advocating for health in their daily lives. Focus is on using valid resources and practicing empathy.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro to Wellness – Dimensions of health.
Influences – Individual and community factors.
Decision-Making – Scenarios and strategies.
Misinformation – Identifying and challenging false info.
Goal Setting – Applying SMART health goals.
Advocacy – Practicing communication for wellness. (PRH embedded)
Linked Standards:
HLW: 1.8.1–1.8.7, 2.8.1–2.8.4, 3.8.1–3.8.5
PRH: S6.IV.8.AI.1 (Embedded), S6.IV.8.SM.1 (Embedded)
Wellness In Action (Health Literacy & Wellness)
Wellness In Action (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 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, 3.8.5
PDPA: 4.8.5
Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)
Basketball (Invasion & Territory Games)
Students apply advanced basketball skills with a focus on strategy, transitions, and team play.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Intro – Ball-handling and warm-up games.
Dribbling I – Moves to create space.
Dribbling II – Attacking the basket under pressure.
Passing I – Quick decision-making.
Passing II – Passing in transition.
Shooting I – Jump shots, layups under pressure.
Shooting II – Free throws, finishing in traffic.
Offense I – Motion offense principles.
Defense I – Zone and help defense.
Small-Sided Games – 5v5 tactical play.
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)
Safe & Strong (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Safe & Strong (Personal & Reproductive Health)
(3 weeks)
Safe & Strong (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Safe & Strong (Personal & Reproductive Health)
Students focus on recognizing and preventing interpersonal violence, understanding trafficking, and supporting peers through advocacy and safe intervention strategies.
LESSON OUTLINE
Intro to PRH – Safe space and respect.
Defining Violence – Harassment, assault, coercion.
Trafficking Awareness – Recruitment tactics.
Support Systems – Trusted adults and resources.
Intervention – Strategies for safe peer support.
Advocacy – Promoting dignity and respect in school.
Linked Standards:
PRH: S6.IV.8.CC.1–3; S6.IV.8.INF.1; S6.IV.8.AI.1; S6.IV.8.SM.1; S6.IV.8.ADV.1
HLW: 3.8.3 (Embedded), 4.8.4 (Embedded)
Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)
Volleyball (Net & Wall Games)
Students refine volleyball skills and apply offensive and defensive strategies during competitive play.
LESSON OUTLINE
Review & Intro – Court rotation and communication.
Serve I – Underhand/overhand serve.
Serve II – Serving into target zones.
Forearm Pass I – Consistency and accuracy.
Forearm Pass II – Game-like passing.
Setting I – Offensive set placement.
Setting II – Transition drills.
Offense I – Attacking concepts.
Defense I – Blocking and coverage basics.
Modified Games – 6v6 full play.
Linked Standards:
MSD: 1.8.10, 1.8.12, 1.8.13
MFK: 2.8.4
SDM: 3.8.5, 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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