Middle School P.E. Curriculum

The Lovett School Middle School P.E. Curriculum

6​th​ Grade PE/Health In 6th grade, the content standards emphasize working cooperatively to achieve a common goal. The focus of this course is the development of movement skill combinations and movement skill knowledge; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, and the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction,and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity.

Essential Questions 1.​ How does movement, muscle stretching, doing sit ups, push ups and pull ups increase body strength and overall health?

2.​ How can people protect themselves from sore muscles or injury from over exercising?

3.​ How can people measure and monitor the endurance and strength of their major muscles?

4.​

Why do we have to be responsible for our own behavior?

5.​

​ ​What is the purpose for rules of play in athletic or competitive sports?

6.​ ​ ​How do class rules and team rules help make competitive sports and individual sports more enjoyable?

7.​

Why are consequences for not following rules necessary?

8.​ Why are honesty,responsibility, sportsmanship, confidence, courtesy, respect, judgment, integrity,perseverance, and being a good teammate important skills in P.E. and in life?

9.​ How does knowledge of the purpose and care of equipment help create responsible physical education participants?

10.​ Where does one’s personal space end and someone else’s space begin?

11.​ Why is cooperation important in games and in life?

Course Benchmarks​ 1.​

Throw a variety of object demonstrating both accuracy and distance (e.g., Frisbees,

footballs). ​Units:​ Team handball, ultimate football, ultimate frisbee, & basketball​.

2.​ Continuously strike a ball to a wall, or a partner, with a paddle using forehand and backhand strokes. ​Units:​ Paddle ball 3.​ Consistently strike/dribble a ball, using a golf club or a hockey stick, so that it travels in an intended direction and height. ​Units:​ Field hockey 4.​ ​ ​Perform gymnastics and dance sequences that combine traveling, rolling, balancing, and weight transfer into smooth, flowing sequences with intentional changes in direction,speed, and flow. ​Units:​ Dance, gymnastics 5.​ Hand dribble and foot dribble while preventing an opponent from stealing the ball.

Units:​Basketball, soccer, team handball.

6.​ In a small group keep an object continuously in the air without catching it (e.g., ball, foot bag). ​Units:​ Volleyball, soccer, paddle ball.

7.​ Consistently throw and catch a ball while guarded by opponents. ​Units:​ Ultimate, football, basketball, team handball, ultimate frisbee 8.​ Demonstrate proficiency in front, back, and side swimming strokes. ​Units: Swimming 9.​ Correctly demonstrate activities designed to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory functioning. Units Health, wellness, fitness and throughout the year​.

10.​ Detect, analyze, and correct error in personal movement patterns. All units​.

11.​ Design and play small group games that involve cooperating with others to keep an object away from opponents (basic offensive and defensive strategy) (e.g., by throwing, kicking, and/or dribbling a ball). ​Units:​ All activities except swimming, fitness, gymnastics, dance​.

12.​ Recognize that time and effort are prerequisites for skill improvement and fitness benefits.

13.​ Identify principles of training and conditioning for physical activity. Units fitness, wellness​.

14.​ Identify proper warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down techniques and the reasons for using them. Units fitness, wellness.

15.​ That each student will choose to continue swimming throughout their lifetime.

16.​ That each student will be challenged to improve his or her swimming abilities.

17.​ Participate in vigorous activity for a sustained period of time while maintaining a target heart rate. Units: health and all PE units.

18.​ Recover from vigorous physical activity in an appropriate length of time. Units: health and all PE units.

19.​ Monitor heart rate before, during, and after activity. Units Health, wellness, fitness and throughout the year.

20.​ Identify benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activities.

Units fitness, wellness throughout.

21.​ That each student will learn basic water safety.

22.​ Accept and respect the decisions made by game officials, whether they are students, teachers, or officials outside of school.Most units.

23.​ Seek out, participate with, and show respect for persons of like and different skill levels. All units.

24.​ That each student will be comfortable and thrive in a water environment.

25.​ Choose to exercise at home for personal enjoyment and benefit. All units.

26.​ Participate in games, sports, dance, and outdoor pursuits, both in and outside of school, based on individual interests and capabilities. Units Health, wellness, fitness and throughout the year.

27.​ Recognize that idealized images of the human body and performance, as presented by the media, may not be appropriate to imitate. Units Health.

28.​ Recognize the role of games, sports, and dance in getting to know and understand others of like and different cultures.

Assessments 1.​ ​ Fitness Component Testing (President’s Challenge).

2. Personal Health Triangle.

3. Visual observations of student participation, cooperation, and sportsmanship.

4. Written exams in health units.

5. Projects or presentations in health units 6. Fire Safety Project Course Units 1.

Fitness

2.

Volleyball

3.

Football

4.

Swimming

5.

Basketball

6.

Soccer

7. Ultimate Frisbee 8. Rec Games 9. Hockey 10. Paddle Ball 11. Dance 12. Gymnastics 13. Weight Lifting/Agility 14. Handball 15.Track 16. Wellness Health Units 1.

Alcohol Awareness

2.

Basic Nutrition

3.

Fire Safety

4.

Body Awareness

5. Tobacco 6. Fire Safety

7​th ​Grade PE The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge to individual and dual physical activities; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, and the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Emphasis is placed on students learning personal fitness, including health-related fitness and wellness concepts, self assessments, and activities.

Essential Questions 1.​ ​How does movement, muscle stretching, doing sit ups, pushups and pull ups increase body strength and overall health?

2.​ ​How can people protect themselves from sore muscles or injury from over exercising?

3.​ ​How can people measure and monitor the endurance and strength of their major muscles?

4.​

​Why do we have to be responsible for our own behavior?

5.​

​ What is the purpose for rules of play in athletic or competitive sports?

6.​ ​How do class rules and team rules help make competitive sports and individual sports more enjoyable?

7.​

​Why are consequences for not following rules necessary?

8.​ ​Why are honesty, responsibility, sportsmanship,confidence, courtesy, respect, judgment, integrity, perseverance, and being a good teammate important skills in P.E.

and in life?

9.​ ​How does knowledge of the purpose and care of equipment help create responsible physical education participants?

10.​ ​Where does one’s personal space end and someone else’s space begin?

11.​ ​Why is cooperation important in games and in life? How does cooperation in games impact the final outcome?

12.​ What does good sportsmanship look like?

Course Benchmarks 1. ​Use skill combinations competently in modified versions of team (e.g.,soccer, team handball, volleyball) and individual/dual (e.g.,paddleball) activities.

2. ​Display appropriate use of speed, force, and form in a variety of movement activities(e.g., run, sprint, kick, jump, throw).

3. ​Demonstrate moving to a rhythm in selected square, contemporary,ddr,line, hip-hop dances.

4. ​Demonstrate proper use of movement concepts in dynamic game situations(e.g.,relationship between opponents, appropriate offensive position with the goal or ball).

5.

Apply biomechanical principles (e.g., center of gravity, base of support, trajectory) to understand and perform skillful movements.

6.

Use basic offensive and defensive tactics and strategies while playing a modified version of a game/sport.

7.

Analyze kill patterns of self and partner, detecting and correcting mechanical errors.

8.

Identify similarities in movements across different physical activities(e.g., overhand throw: paddle ball serve, overhand volleyball serve).

9.

Identify safe practices for improving physical fitness.

10. Develop a comprehensive personal fitness plan, including goals,strategies, and timeline or improving at least three self-selected components of health-related fitness.

11.

Use a variety of resources,including available technology, to monitor fitness

improvement.

12.

Analyze the relationship between physical activity and body composition..

13. Apply safety procedures,rules, and appropriate etiquette in physical activity settings.

14. Solve problems, accept appropriate challenges, and resolve conflicts in a responsible manner.

15. Demonstrate supportive behaviors that promote the inclusion and safety of others when participating in physical activity.

16. Select and set goals, and participate in and outside of school in activities that help improve flexibility, muscle strength and endurance,cardiovascular endurance, and body composition.

17. Analyze the relationship between physical activity and stress management, and investigate ways to use physical activity to lessen the impact of stress.

Assessments 1​. Fitness Component Testing (President’s Challenge).

2. Health Projects 3. Visual observations of student participation, cooperation,and sportsmanship.

4. Written exams in health units.

5. CPR/First Aid Skit Course Units 1.

Fitness

2.

Volleyball

3.

Football

4.

Swimming

5.

Basketball

6.

Soccer

7.

Softball

8.

Ultimate Frisbee

9.

Rec Games

10. Hockey 11. Paddle Ball 12. Dance 13. Gymnastics 14. Weight Lifting/Agility 15. Handball 16. Track 17. Wellness Health Units 1. CPR and Basic First Aid 2.

Alcohol

3. Illegal Drugs 4. Rx/OTC Drugs 8​th​ Grade PE/Health In 8th grade, the content standards emphasize working as a team to solve problems. The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge (including defensive and offensive strategies) to team physical activities, gymnastics, and dance; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance; the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and performance; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility,positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime.

Essential Questions 1. How does movement, muscle stretching, doing sit ups, push ups and pull ups increase body strength and overall health?

2. How can people protect themselves from sore muscles or injury from over exercising?

3. How can people measure and monitor the endurance and strength of their major muscles?

4. Why do we have to be responsible for our own behavior?

5. What is the purpose for rules of play in athletic or competitive sports?

6. How do class rules and team rules help make competitive sports and individual sports more enjoyable?

7. Why are consequences for not following rules necessary?

8. Why are honesty,responsibility, sportsmanship, confidence, courtesy, respect, judgment,integrity, perseverance,and being a good teammate important skills in P.E. and in life?

9. How does knowledge of the purpose and care of equipment help create responsible physical education participants?

10. Where does one’s personal space end and someone else’s space begin?

11. Why is cooperation important in games and in life?How does cooperation in games impact the final outcome?

12. What does good sportsmanship look like? ​Course Benchmarks · The student will demonstrate competence in one or more modified versions of various game/sport, rhythmic, and recreational activities. · The student will perform skills in several game/sport, dance, and recreational activities. · Use skill combinations competently in specialized versions of individual, dual, and team activities.

· Demonstrate moving to a rhythm (e.g., devise and perform dance sequences, using set patterns and changes in speed, direction,and flow). · The student will apply movement principles and concepts to specific sport, dance, and recreational skill performance. · Adapt skill movements by modifying use of body,space, effort, and relationships to meet complex skill demands. · Apply biomechanical principles (e.g., spin, rebound, effects of levers) to understand and perform skillful movements. · Understand and use basic offensive and defensive tactics and strategies while playing specialized games/sports. ·

Analyze skill patterns of self and partner.

· Analyze the skill demands in one physical activity,and apply principles of motor learning (e.g., feedback and knowledge of results,whole/part/whole, transfer of learning) to improve performance. · The student will apply self-assessment skills to improve or maintain personal fitness. · Self-assess his/her level of physical activity and personal fitness on all components of health-related fitness, and develop a plan, including goals, strategies, and timeline, for maintenance or improvement. · Investigate and self-assess the relationship among body composition, nutrition, family history, and levels of physical activity,and develop a plan for maintenance or improvement. · Use a variety of resources, including available technology, to assess, monitor, and improve personal fitness. The student will work independently and with others in cooperative and competitive physical activity settings. Exhibit fair play, and act responsibly in physical activity settings. Identify positive and negative effects of peer influence. · Exhibit respect for the unique characteristics and abilities of peers. The student will demonstrate a physically active lifestyle,including activity within and outside of the physical education setting. · Participate regularly in health-enhancing and personally rewarding physical activity during unscheduled times. Analyze and evaluate personal behaviors that support

or do not support a healthy lifestyle.

Assessments 1​. Fitness Component Testing (President’s Challenge).

2. Visual observations of student participation, cooperation, and sportsmanship.

3. Written exams in health units.

4. Projects or presentations in health units 5. STD Group Presentation Course Units 1.

Fitness

2.

Volleyball

3.

Ultimate Football

4.

Swimming

5.

Basketball

6.

Soccer

7. Ultimate Frisbee 8.

Rec Games

9.

Hockey

10. Paddle Ball 11. Tennis 12. Dance 13. Gymnastics 14. Weight Lifting/Agility 15. Handball

16. Track 17. Wellness Health Units 1.

Components of Physical Fitness

2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 3.

Alcohol – Binge Drinking

4. Sex Education