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GRADE: 7th-8th

SUBJECT: Physical Education

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The students will learn the value of sportsmanship and teamwork. They will develop physical fitness, endurance, strength, and flexibility through exercise. Knowledge and skills of team games will also be learned.

COURSE BENCHMARKS:

1. Works well with others and demonstrates good sportsmanship.

2. Develops an understanding of basic rules and skills of team games.

3. Knows the importance of fitness over a lifetime.

4. Develops strength, endurance, and flexibility during class.

5. Develops an appreciation for Physical Education.

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Benchmark 1: Works well with others and demonstrates good sportsmanship.

Indicators:

A. Compliments and encourages other classmates.

B. Illustrates unselfishness during activities.

C. Exhibits modesty and respects others feelings.

D. Shows respect to school equipment.

Benchmark 2: Develops an understanding of basic rules and skills of team games.

Indicators:

A. List basic rules of play for team games.

B. List basic rules of play of team games.

C. Simulates an understanding of rules through participation in team games.

Benchmark 3: Knows the importance of fitness over a lifetime.

Indicators:

A. Can list a variety of lifetime sports. (examples include: bowling and golf)

B. Analyze the relationship between fitness activities and heart disease.

C. Demonstrate fitness habits that will carry over into their everyday lives.

D. Can calculate target heart range.

Benchmark 4: Develops strength, endurance, and flexiblity during class.

Indicators:

A. Perform sit-ups, push-ups, and jumping jacks in class.

B. Demonstrate the difference between aerobic activity and anaerobic activity.

C. Can move their body through a full range of motion during stretching.

Benchmark 5: Develop an appreciation for Physical Education.

Indicators:

A. Know alternatives to Nintendo and video games.

B. List activities that develop fitness.

C. Give examples of fitness oriented people.