All human beings have an ability and a desire to move and be active throughout their lives in order to live a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, a program of physical education should provide students with developmentally appropriate activities and use a variety of teaching methods based on each student's individual needs.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS:

MOVEMENT SKILLS AND MOVEMENT KNOWLEDGE

Standard 1: The student will be competent in many movement activities.

Standard 2: The student will understand how and why one moves in a variety of situations and will use this information to enhance his or her skills.

Standard 3: The student will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness.

SELF-IMAGE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Standard 4: The student will exhibit a physically active life-style and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression.

Standard 5: The student will demonstrate responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Standard 6: The student will demonstrate responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student will understand the importance of respect for all others.

Standard 7: The student will understand the interrelationship between history and culture and games, sports, play, and dance.

Challenge Standards for Student Success: Physical Education was developed by the California Department of Education. ISBN 0-8011-1435-7

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