PE 8

The purpose of 8th Grade physical education is to explore various team activities in order to guide students in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime. They will apply the concepts of the five componentes of physical fitness. Edgar students will learn concepts in physical education through their understanding of motor skills, experiences in body development, opportunities for obtaining and assessing their individual skills, development of personal health/fitness goals, and skills and strategies in activities for lifelong participation and maintenance of well being.

Learner Outcomes:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the rules, terminology, and safety measures for individual and team activities.
• Demonstrate the basic skills to participate in individual and team sports.
• Recognize activities that contribute to fitness and understand their value.
• Perform more precise skills necessary to improve their physical fitness level.
• Demonstrate positive social relationships through participation in group sport.

PE 8 Syllabus