Standard 2.5 Motor Skills Development

All students will utilize safe, efficient and effective movement to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Big Idea: Individuals who learn to move safely, effectively and efficiently and feel comfortable and confident in the performance of motor skills are more likely to participate in health-enhancing forms of physical activity throughout life.

2.5 A Movement Skills

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

How does effective and appropriate movement affect wellness?

Performing movement skills in a technically correct manner improves overall performance and increases the likelihood of participation in lifelong physical activity.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 6:

1.     Demonstrate developmentally appropriate form when using movement skills in applied settings.

2.     Demonstrate the use of force and motion to impact the quality of physical movement.

3.     Employ the principles of space, effort, and relationships to modify movement.

4.     Modify movement in response to dynamic, interactive environments.

5.     Use visual and verbal cues to improve performance during a physical activity.

6.     Evaluate the critical elements of a movement skill or skill combination and provide appropriate feedback.

7.     Apply a learned skill to another movement setting.

8.     Perform planned movement sequences based on a theme and using rhythm or music.

2.5 B Movement Concepts

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

Why do I have to understand concepts of movement when I can already perform the movement?

Knowing and understanding concepts of movement will improve performance in a specific skill and provide the foundation for transfer of skills in a variety of sports and activities.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 6:

1.     Analyze movement sequences for the proper use of body mechanics and suggest improvements.

2.     Discuss how the principles of force and motion impact the quality of movement.

3.     Analyze how the use of energy and flow contributes to more effective, efficient, or creative movement.

4.     Describe how to refine and increase control when performing movement skills.

5.     Discuss how to modify movement in response to dynamic, interactive environments.

6.     Analyze how a movement skill can be transferred to another movement setting.

7.     Discuss how practice, regular participation, and appropriate feedback improve performance.

8.     Discuss how movement activities pose opportunities for self-expression, creativity, and teamwork.

2.5 C Strategy

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

To what extent does strategy influence performance in competitive games and activities?

Implementing effective offensive, defensive and cooperative strategies is necessary for all players to be successful in game situations.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 6:

1.     Describe and demonstrate the use of offensive, defensive, and cooperative strategies.

2.5 D Sportsmanship, Rules and Safety

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

Why do I have to show good sportsmanship and follow the rules when others do not?

In order for all participants and spectators to experience the maximum benefit from games and sports, everyone must demonstrate knowledge and commitment to sportsmanship, rules and safety guidelines.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 6:

1.     Compare the roles and responsibilities of participants and observers and recommend strategies to improve behavior, participation, and enjoyment.

2.     Summarize general and specific activity rules, describe how they enhance participation and safety, and follow them during activities.

3.     Select, use, and care for equipment used during physical activity.

2.5 E Sports Psychology

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

How can I become more mentally prepared for competition and sports performance?

Sport psychology techniques prepare athletes to compete at the optimum level.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 6:

1.     Describe and demonstrate the use of mental preparation strategies prior to and during participation in physical activity.