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 8:

1.    Demonstrate mechanically correct form and control when using and combining movement skills in applied settings.

2.    Demonstrate how equilibrium, rotation, and range of motion impact performance

3.    Apply the impact of various applications of force and motion during physical activity.

4.    Perform and assess the quality of movement flow in response to dynamic, interactive environments.

5.    Compare and contrast the use of movement skills across various forms of physical activity and transfer a movement skill from one activity to another.

6.    Detect and correct errors in personal movement performance and modify it in response to internal and external feedback.

7.    Create and perform movement activities that combine movement skills into smooth flowing sequences (e.g., gymnastic routine, interpretative dance, tai chi)

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 8:

1.     Describe how equilibrium, rotation, and range of motion impact performance.

2.     Analyze the application of balance and counterbalance when performing or observing movement skills.

3.     Compare and contrast the use of space and flow in physical activities.

4.     Summarize how movement can be made more interesting, creative, or effective.

5.     Discuss the stages of movement skill development and the importance of practice.

6.     Describe the influence of history and culture on games, sports, and dance.

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 8:

1.   Compare and contrast offensive, defensive, and cooperative strategies and use them effectively in applied settings.

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 8:

1.    Analyze participant and observer behaviors for evidence of good sportsmanship.

2.    Employ general- and activity-specific rules and analyze their impact on participation.

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 8:

1.     Use specific strategies, including visualization and positive self-talk, to prepare for physical activity and assess their effectiveness.