• Respect: Treat everyone with respect, including opponents and officials. 

• Play fair: Follow the rules and don't try to gain an unfair advantage. 

• Win and lose with grace: If you win, be humble and congratulate your opponents. If you lose, don't make up excuses. 

• Shake hands: After a game, shake your opponent's hand. 

• Wish opponents good luck: Before an event, wish the opposing players good luck.

• Following rules and safety guidelines: Adhering to established rules and procedures to ensure everyone's safety. 

• Effort and participation: Actively engaging in activities and trying your best, even if you are not the most skilled. 

• Respect for others: Showing courtesy to classmates, including the teacher, by not disrupting activities and being mindful of others' feelings. 

• Accountability: Taking ownership of your actions and behaviors, and being willing to correct mistakes. 

• Positive attitude: Approaching activities with a positive mindset and willingness to learn. 

• Proper preparation: Arriving on time with necessary gear and attire. 

• Even though we use skills all year long, the skills students get graded on change each quarter. 

• Skill development lays the groundwork for students to lead active lifestyles beyond the classroom. Proficiency in fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching empowers individuals to participate confidently in various physical activities, sports, and recreational games. 

1. Foundation for Active Lifestyle:

• Skill development lays the groundwork for students to lead active lifestyles beyond the classroom. Proficiency in fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching empowers individuals to participate confidently in various physical activities, sports, and recreational games.

2. Physical Literacy:

• Just as literacy is crucial for intellectual development, physical literacy is vital for overall well-being. PE acts as a platform for students to become physically literate by mastering a range of motor skills, understanding principles of movement, and acquiring the knowledge and confidence to engage in diverse physical activities throughout their life.

3. Confidence and Self-Efficacy:

• Skill development in PE not only enhances physical competence but also boosts self-confidence and self-efficacy. As students progress in mastering skills and techniques, they experience a sense of accomplishment, which translates into improved self-esteem and a willingness to challenge themselves in various physical activities.

4. Injury Prevention:

• Proficient movement skills acquired through structured practice in PE can help prevent injuries during physical activities. Learning proper techniques for movements like lifting, bending, and landing reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, promoting safer participation in sports and recreational pursuits.

• Manipulative skills involve controlling objects with various body parts. This category encompasses throwing, catching, kicking, striking, and dribbling. These skills (fundamental to many sports) require hand-eye or foot-eye coordination. To foster these skills, educators should provide diverse equipment like balls of different sizes, frisbees, and bean bags. Activities such as target practice for throwing and catching relays make skill development engaging and fun. The American Heart Association recommends at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for children, with a significant portion involving manipulative skills to promote overall physical literacy.

• Locomotor skills form the basis of how we move our bodies through space. These include running, jumping, hopping, skipping, and galloping. Mastery of these skills enables participation in most sports and physical activities. Educators can design obstacle courses that incorporate various locomotor movements to develop these skills effectively. For instance, a course might feature a sprint section, followed by hurdles for jumping, and conclude with a hopscotch-style area for hopping and skipping.

• Non-locomotor skills involve movements that occur while the body remains stationary. These include stretching, bending, twisting, and balancing. These skills improve flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Yoga and Pilates-inspired exercises excel at developing these skills. Teachers can introduce simple poses such as the tree pose (for balance) or the seated forward bend (for flexibility). A study in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance found that students who regularly practice non-locomotor skills demonstrate improved posture and a reduced risk of injury in other physical activities.