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4th Grade

Planned Instruction

Title of Planned Instruction: Physical Education

Subject Area: Health, Safety, and Physical Education

Grade Level: Fourth

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 4

Grade Level Objectives

Performance Indicators

Assessments

Identify physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and promote health.

Engage in physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and promote health.

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

Know that regular participation in moderate physical activities promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Engage in physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and promote the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

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

Know and recognize changes in body responses during physical activity.

· Heart rate
· Breathing rate
· Fitness assessment

Participate in fitness assessment and other activities that will increase heart and breathing rate.

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

Understand the components and benefits of regular participation in physical activities.

Participate in physical activities to improve skills and fitness promotion.

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

Understand interactions of group members in physical activities.

· Leading
· Following
· Teamwork
· Etiquette
· Adherence to rules

Display interaction skills (leadership, 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 4
Grade level Objectives		Performance Incicators		Assessments
A.	Recognize and use basic movement skills and concepts to perform movement sequences and advanced skills.	Enhance the performance of 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) · Complex 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 and describe the concepts of skill development and transfer between skills.	Perform skills on command.		-- Teacher observation -- Group discussions -- Student demonstration -- Quizzes
C.	Identify that skills and strategies are improved through correct practice.	Enhance the skills and strategies through correct practice.		-- Teacher observation -- Group discussions -- Student demonstration -- Quizzes
D.	Identify 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 used to improve performance and fitness activities.		-- Teacher observation -- Group discussions -- Student demonstration -- Quizzes
E.	Know vocabulary that describes movement.	Use vocabulary that describes movement.		-- Teacher observation -- Group discussions -- Student demonstration -- Quizzes
F.	Know game strategies for basic games and physical activities.	Apply game strategies for basic games and physical activities.		-- Teacher observation -- Group discussions -- Student demonstration -- Quizzes
	----- 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