Standard 1
Standard 2

Standard 3

Standard 4
Standard 5
Standard 6
Standard 7

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Standard 1 Movement Forms:

A physically educated student demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to place the ball away from an opponent in a racket sport activity.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to design and 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.

Benchmark 3

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to consistently strike a ball, so that it travels in an intended direction and height, using various apparatus (e.g., golf club, racket, bat, hockey stick).

Benchmark 4

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to consistently throw and catch a ball while guarded by an opponent.

Benchmark 5

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to in a small groups, keep an object continuously in the air without catching it (e.g., ball, foot bag, etc.).

Benchmark 6

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to hand dribble or foot dribble and prevent an opponent from stealing the ball.

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Standard 2 Movement Concepts:

A physically educated student applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to identify basic practice and conditioning principles that enhance performance.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to identify proper conditioning techniques and the reasons for using them.

Benchmark 3

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to recognize and apply the health related fitness components.

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Standard 3 Physical Activity:

A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to identify school/community opportunities for participation in physical activity.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to recover from vigorous physical activity in an appropriate amount of time.

Benchmark 3

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to participate daily in some form of health-enhancing physical activity.

Benchmark 4

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to analyze personal interests in regard to one's exercise behavior.

Benchmark 5

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to identify critical aspects of a healthy lifestyle.

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Standard 4 Physical Fitness:

A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to begin to develop a strategy for the improvement of selected fitness components.

Benchmark 3

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to work with minimal supervision in pursuit of personal fitness goals.

Benchmark 4

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to monitor the intensity of exercise.

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Standard 5 Responsible Behavior:

A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to accept and respect the decision made by game officials, whether they are fellow students, teachers or officials outside of school.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to make responsible decisions about using time, applying rules and following through with decisions made.

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Standard 6 Respect For Others:

A physically educated student demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to through verbal and nonverbal behavior, demonstrate cooperation with peers of different gender, race, ethnicity in physical activity settings.

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Standard 7 Understanding Challenge:

A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Benchmark 1

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction.

Benchmark 2

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to demonstrate enjoyment from participating with physical activity.

Benchmark 3

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to recognize that success in physical activities leads to recognition from peers.

Benchmark 4

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, it is reasonable to expect the student will be able to seek personally challenging experiences in physical activity.

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