The
physical education program emphasizes three major goals
for the physical education curriculum. Supporting and
reinforcing each of these goals are underlying
disciplines. The goals and disciplines are listed below:
Goal:
Movement Skills and Movement Knowledge
Disciplines
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Motor
Learning
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Biomechanics
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Exercise Physiology and Health Related Physical
Fitness
Goal:
Self Image and Personal Development
Students
develop and maintain a positive self-image and strive to
become the best they can be through planned physical
activities.
Disciplines:
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Human
Growth and Development
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Psychology
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Aesthetics
Goal:
Social Development
Students
develop appropriate social behaviors by working
independently and with others during planned physical
activities.
Disciplines:
Sociology
Historical Perspective
Grade
Level Emphasis:
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Kindergarten: How I Move in My Environment
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Grade
One: Moving Through Time
and Space
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Grade
Two: My Partner and I- How
We Move in Space
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Grade
Three: Continuity and Change in
Movement
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Grade
Four: Manipulating Objects with
In and Through Space
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Grade
Five: Manipulating Objects
with Accuracy and Speed
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Grade
Six: Working
Cooperatively to Achieve a Common Goal
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Grade
Seven: Meeting Challenges and Making
Decisions
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Grade
Eight: Working as a Team to Solve
Problems
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