To pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity...
- Learn the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities
- Know the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities
- Participate regularly in physical activity
- Be physically fit
- Value physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle
| Instructional Unit |
Skills & Concepts |
| Playground Games |
Wall ball, four square, tetherball, kickball, hopscotch, spud, spikeball
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Locomotor Skills &
Movement Concepts
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Locomotor skills: walk, run, hop, jump, gallop, slide, skip, leap
Movement concepts: spatial awareness (personal space, general space, boundaries), pathways (straight, curved, zig zag), shapes, levels (low, middle, high), relationships (over/under, behind/in front of, up/down, forward/backward/sideways, around/through), speed (slow, moderate, fast), direction (left, right, forward, backward), force (light, strong), chasing, fleeing
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| Throwing & Catching |
Rolling, underhand throwing, overhand throwing, catching
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| Soccer Skills |
Ball control, foot dribbling, passing/receiving, shooting; kicking, punting
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| Gymnastics, Rhythm, & Dance |
Gymnastics: balancing, jumping, rolling, vaulting, sequencing
Rhythm: beat, tempo, intensity
Dance: teacher-led, freestyle
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| Volleyball Skills |
Serve, bump, set, spike; volleying
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| Basketball Skills |
Ball control, hand dribbling, passing/receiving, shooting |
| Kids Heart Challenge (Jump Rope) |
Single rope, partner rope, long rope |
| Health & Fitness |
Health: resting heart rate, pulse, heart rate, breathing rate
Fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition (health-related fitness); balance, coordination, agility, speed, power, reaction time (skill-related fitness); warm-up, cool down
Physical Activity: 60 minutes per day, muscle strengthening vs. bone strengthening
Nutrition: carbohydrates, protein, fats, hydration, vitamins, minerals; healthy vs. unhealthy foods
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| Track & Field |
Sprinting, distance, long jump, discus, shot put, turbojav
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| Striking |
Short-handled implements: rackets, paddles
Long-handled implements: baseball bats, floor hockey sticks, field hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, golf clubs
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| Cooperative Games |
Cooperation, teamwork, communication, leadership, sportsmanship
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