Physical Education information

Physical Education Curriculum Content

Content is presented through skill themes and movement concepts, including sport and game concepts for middle school. Skills and lead-up games utilizing small groups with greater student participation serve as the foundation in the program.

SKILL THEMES

Kicking

Throwing

Catching

Punting

Dribbling

Volleying

Striking with paddles

Striking with rackets

Striking with bats, sticks


Fitness concepts


Recreational games

Lifetime activities

New games


Rhythmical activities

Dance


MOVEMENT CONCEPTS

Locomotor movements

walk, run, march, skip, gallop, slide, hop, leap, jump, jog

Chasing

Fleeing

Dodging

Balancing

Weight transfer

Rolling

Jumping and landing

Turning

Twisting

Stretching

Curling


Space awareness

Directions

Levels

Pathways

Speeds

Force

Relationships


SPORT-RELATED

Soccer

Basketball

Volleyball

Hockey

Field Hockey

Recreational Games

Football

Track & Field

Wiffleball/Softball

Golf

Lacrosse

Yoga

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LEVELS OF BEHAVIOR

Source: Hellison, D. (1987) Goals and Strategies for Teaching Physical Education.


LEVEL 4: CARING

A. Helps other students during class.

B. Makes responsible decisions.

C. Willingly works with anyone in class.


LEVEL 3: SELF-RESPONSIBILITY

A. Can work independently.

B. Works safely.

C. Treats equipment with care.


LEVEL 2: INVOLVEMENT

A. Listens.

B. Tries new activities without complaining.

C. Is on-task.


LEVEL 1: SELF-CONTROL

A. Practicing, but not all the time.

B. Waiting until appropriate time to talk to friends.

C. Standing and watching others work.


LEVEL 0: IRRESPONSIBILITY

A. Pushing and shoving others when selecting equipment.

B. Mistreating equipment.

C. Talking to friends when teacher is giving instructions.