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CONTENT (Pre-K to 5th)

Locomotor Skills

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Hopping, Galloping, Jogging, Sliding, Jumping & Landing, Dance, Skipping, Running, Jogging vs. Sprinting, Leaping, Sprinting vs. Running, Running for distance, Pacing, Combining traveling & manipulative skills for purpose of scoring

Movement Concepts

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Space, Pathways, Shapes, Levels, Speed, Direction, Force, Combining movement concepts into sequences, Strategies in Chasing/Fleeing Activities, Types of kicks for sport/game situations, Offensive and Defensive Strategies in Invasion and Net/Wall Games, Actions needed for games/sports situations

Fitness Knowledge

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Heart Health, Developing Strength, Fitness Activities, Health Balance, Health-Related Fitness Components, Warm-up/Cool-down, Importance of Physical Activity, Fitness Assessments, Area of Need, Health Related vs. Skill Related Fitness, Fitness Plan, Analyzing Fitness results

Non-Locomotor

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns

Balance variety, Body Positions, Weight transfers on different bases of support, Rolling in different directions, Overhand Throw, Catching with hands, Dribbling/Ball Control with Hands, Balance & Muscular Tension/Extension, Intermediate balances, Combining for a gymnastics sequence

Manipulative

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns

Jumping Rope, Underhand Throw, Catching, Dribbling/Ball Control with Hands, Dribbling/Ball Control with Feet, Kicking, Striking, Underhand Volley, Control with Feet at different speeds, Passing & Receiving with Feet, Striking with Short & Long Handled Implement, Throwing to target & Moving Partner, Catching at different levels, Jump Rope Routine with Partner, Throwing & Catching while in motion

Working with Others

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Sharing, Working Cooperatively, Encouraging Others, Accepting all skill levels, Accepts, recognizes, involves others of high and low skill abilities

Nutrition

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Energy, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Foods, Identifying Foods for Before/After Physical Activity, Hydration, Food choice impact

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CONTENT (Grades 6-8)

Dance &  Rhythms

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Folk, Social, Creative, Line, or World, Aerobic fitness/dance

Games & Sports

Invasion Games

Net/Wall Games

Target Games

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Invasion Games:  Passing & Receiving, Offensive Skills, Dribbling/Ball Control, Shooting on Goal, Creating Space with Movement, Creating space with offensive tactics, Reducing space by changing size and shape, Reducing space by using denial

Net/Wall Games: Two hand volley, Serving, Offensive strategies, Using tactics and shots, Striking/Forehand and Backhand, Volley, Creating Space, Using Tactics and Shots

Target Games: Underhand throw, Striking, Shot selection, Throwing, Catching, Striking, Offensive Strategies

Fitness Knowledge

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Fitness Testing, Health Related Vs. Skill Related Fitness, Dynamic Vs. Static Stretching, FITT, Nutrition, Body Systems, Assessment & Program Planning

Working with Others

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Sharing, Respect, Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving,

Social Awareness and Personal Responsibility

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Appreciation for personal wellness, Appreciation for all individuals regardless of ability levels

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Goal Setting

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Fitness Profile, fitness assessments,

S.M.A.R.T Goals.

Cardio Fitness

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Cardiorespiratory endurance, aerobics, anaerobics, heart rate, and pulse.

Muscle Fitness

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Muscular strength, muscular endurance, circuit training, principle of progression, principle of overload, principle of specificity, principle of rest and recovery.

Flexibility 

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

FITT Principle, PNF, Ballistic, Static Stretching. and dynamic, yoga.

Stress Management

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Identifying types of stress, distress, eustress and coping strategies.

Body Composition

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Body composition, BMI, and lean body mass.

Nutrition

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Macronutrients, micronutrients, calories, energy expenditure, MyPlate.

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Fitness

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Cardio/Wellness/Mindfulness, Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, Obstacle Course, Speed & Agility/Race

Striking/Fielding

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Golf, Kickball, Matball

Net/Wall

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Badminton, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Tennis

Lawn & Leisure

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Rolling/Sliding, Underhand Toss

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Invasion Games

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance. 

Soccer, Lacrosse, Ultimate Games, Football, Handball, Basketball 

Striking/Fielding

Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. 

Softball, Floor Hockey

Net/Wall Games

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance. 

Volleyball

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Goal Setting

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Safety Foundations, Fitness Assessment, Body Mechanics

Weight Training

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Muscle Groups/Anatomy, Training Methods, Muscle Techniques, Free weights vs machine, FITT principle, Hydration & Nutrition, Body Composition, Modification/Injury Prevention, Training Principles, Fitness Components

Circuit Training

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Muscular Strength & Endurance, Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Low Intensity vs High Intensity, Upper body, Lower body core, Cardio

Final Project

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Creating a training plan