Relating to Objects Catherine Smrekar
More predictable, less dynamic Enhances student’s awareness and ability to function effectively in relation to objects Standard 2-“Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.” Sample benchmark-“…identifies and uses a variety of relationships with objects.”
Concepts On/off Along Through Over/under Around/surrounding Progression: Precontrol Control Utilization Individual objects multiple objects people as objects
Importance outside of P.E. Not just when approaching objects Need to avoid collision Reactions to objects
Dance & Gymnastics
Other examples of objects
Jump rope hurdle with cones Newspaper/milk jug hurdle Low boxes/benches Obstacle course