GRADE 8

Course Outline

STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION - GRADE 8

By the end of eighth grade, each student should be able to demonstrate the following:
• 1.0 Applies the correct skill techniques to a variety of team activities.
• 2.1 Applies previous learning in the learning of a new skill.
• 2.2 Analyzes movement performance using spin and rebound.
• 2.3 Creates a team game.
• 3.0 Sets personal goals and monitors progress in physical activities.
• 4.0 Assesses personal fitness and refines one-week personal fitness plan.
• 5.0 Collaboratively solves problems in physical activity settings.
• 6.1 Analyzes how height and weight alter performance and the selection of activities.
• 6.2 Describes movement activities in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• 7.0 Appreciates someone else's approach to movement activities.

Units:

• Introduction and fitness foundations including Fitness Lab
• Outdoor Education including Hiking, Orienteering and Rock Climbing
• Project Adventure including Team Building Activities
• Invasion Team Sports
• Team Net Sports
• Team Field Sports
• Dance including Square Dance and Partner Dancing
• Fitness Post testing and Closing