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CONTENT KNOWLEDGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

NATIONAL STANDARDS

bulletUses a variety of basic and advanced movement forms
bulletUses advanced sport-specific skills in selected physical activities (such as…aquatics, dance, outdoor pursuits, individual, dual, and team sports and activities)
bulletUses skills in complex rather than modified versions of physical activities (such as … more players or participants, rules and strategies)
bulletUses movement concepts and principles in the development of motor skills
bulletUnderstands biomechanical concepts that govern different types of movement (such as….gymnastic skills)
bulletUnderstands hoe sport psychology affects performance of physical activities (such as… the effect of anxiety on performance)
bulletUses offensive and defensive strategies and appropriate rules for sports and other physical activities
bulletUnderstands the benefits and costs associated with participation in physical activity
bulletUnderstands factors that impact the ability to participate in physical activity (such as… type of activity, cost, available facilities, equipment required, personnel involved)
bulletUnderstand how various factors (such as… age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and culture) affect physical activity preferences and participation
bulletUnderstands the potentially dangerous consequences and outcomes from participation in physical activity (such as… physical injury, potential conflicts with others)
bulletUnderstands how to monitor and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
bulletKnows personal status of muscular strength and endurance of the arms, shoulders, abdomen, back and legs
bulletKnows personal status of flexibility of the joints of the arms, legs, and trunk
bulletKnows personal status of body composition
bulletKnows personal status of cardio-respiratory endurance
bulletMeets health-related standards for appropriate level of physical fitness test (such as… aerobic capacity, body composition, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility)
bulletUnderstands how to maintain an active lifestyle throughout life (such as… participate regularly in physical activities that reflect personal interests)
bulletDesigns a personal fitness program that is based on the basic principles of training and encompasses all components of fitness (such as… cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition)
bulletUnderstands the social and personal responsibility associated with participation in physical activity
bulletUses leadership and follower roles, when appropriate, in accomplishing group goals in physical activities
bulletWorks with others in a sport activity to achieve a common goal (as… winning a team championship)
bulletUnderstands how participation in physical activity fosters awareness of diversity         (as …cultural, ethnic, gender, physical)
bulletIncludes persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities in physical activity
bulletUnderstands the history and purpose of international competitions (as… Olympics, Special Olympics, Pan American Games, World Cup Soccer)
bulletUnderstands the role of sport in a diverse world (as… the influence of professional sport in society, the usefulness of dance as an expression of multiculturalism, the affect of age and gender on sport participation patterns)
bulletUnderstands the concept of "sportsmanship" and the importance of responsible behavior while participating in physical activities

 

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