MCSD K-5 Physical Education Curriculum

1st Grade

Planned Instruction

Title of Planned Instruction: Physical Education

Subject Area: Health, Safety, and Physical Education

Grade Level: First

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This course is designed with both the psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective development of the children in mind. It focuses on the development of motor skills, strength, cardio-vascular fitness, aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and flexibility while the student is involved in activities that develop creative thinking, problem solving, and appropriate social behavior. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and fitness that will empower them to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Required Time: One Year

Course Credit: n/a

Major Text(s) and Resources: --

  
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
         Raymond L. Dillon
Mark P. Ferster
Dorthy L. Fisher
Kay E. Myers
     Carol W. Runk
Jared L. Wagner
Lewis E. Wagner
          

Date of Board Approval: March 27, 2003


Strand: Physical Activity
Standard:
10.4
Grade/course
: Physical Education 1

Grade Level Objectives

Performance Indicators

Assessments

A.  Recognize physical activities that promote health. Engage in physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and promote health. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
B.  Know that regular participation in moderate physical activities is healthy. Experience the positive effects of regular participation in moderate physical activities. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
C. Know and recognize changes in body responses during moderate physical activity.

· Heart rate

· Breathing rate

Participate in vigorous activities that will increase heart and breathing rate. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
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E. Understand that regular participation in physical activities improves health and fitness. Participate in physical activities to improve health and fitness. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
F. Experience cooperation skills. Display interaction skills (sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others). -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes

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Strand: 10.5 Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement 
Grade/Course:
Physical Education 1
Grade level Objectives Performance Incicators Assessments
A.  Recall the basic movement skills and concepts.

Engage in the basic movement skills and concepts:

· Locomotor movements (e.g., run, leap, hop)

· Non-locomotor movements (e.g., bend, stretch, twist)

· Manipulative movements (e.g., throw, catch, kick)

· Relationships (e.g., over, under, beside)

· Combination movements (e.g., locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative)

· Space awareness (e.g., self-space, levels, pathways, directions)

· Effort (e.g., speed, force)

-- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
B. Recognize the concepts of motor skill development using appropriate vocabulary. Perform motor skills on command with cues. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
C. Discover that practice means to improve individual skills and strategies. Refine skills and strategies through practice. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
D. Begin to use the principles of physical activity to improve performance and fitness activities. Demonstrate the knowledge of the principles (frequency, intensity, time, and type) of physical activity to improve performance and fitness activities. -- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes
E.

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F. Understand rules of play. Display knowledge of the rules of play.

-- Teacher observation
-- Group discussions
-- Student demonstration
-- Quizzes

 

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District Recommended Instructional Approach For the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

 
  • Small squads
  • Partner activities
  • Teams
  • Whole group
  • Drills
  • Lecture
  • Worksheets
  • Study guides
  • Game play
  • One-on-one instruction

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