1. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Content Standards Framework of a program Determine the focus and direction of instruction Specify what students should know and be able to perform Quality programs are driven by standards that move children toward high-level achievement

2. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 1 Refine Motor Skills and Movement Competence Movement Concepts Skills Fundamental Motor Skills Locomotor Nonlocomotor Manipulative Specialized Motor Skill Body Management Rhythmic Movement Gymnastic Game Sport

3. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 2 Monitor and Maintain Physical Fitness Participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity Process of participating in daily activity Devote a portion of class time to fitness Understand the basic facts of fitness Learn how to personally evaluate fitness levels

4. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 3 Understand Human Movement Principles Understand basic vocabulary Teach youngsters to be self-directed learners Students evaluate their performance and self-correct skill technique Understand simple motor learning principles

5. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 4 Develop Lifestyle Habits that Foster Wellness Explain why physical activity is important to health Make meaningful decisions about personal wellness Simple principles about Nutrition Stress Substance abuse Moderation is key

6. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 5 Enjoy a Lifetime of Physical Activity Active children become active adults Show a willingness to try activities Lifetime activity Factors that influence activity Psychological Social Physical Environmental Biological

7. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 6 Develop Quality Social Skills Participation Cooperation Competition Tolerance Citizenship Fair play Listening Empathy

8. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Standard 7 Exhibit Responsible Behavior Behave in a manner that doesn’t negatively impact others Follow rules and procedures Behave in a caring manner toward all peers Accept consequences for behavior Hierarchy = irresponsible to caring Cooperation precedes competition

9. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Essential Components Organized around content standards Set of content standards Defined by a number of competencies Measurable Student-centered Developmental appropriate program Success for all students Positive reinforcement

10. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Essential Components Physical activity and motor skill development are core of program Unique in total school curriculum Focus on physical development Teach management skills Evaluation on class behavior Management brings credibility Students learn self-discipline

11. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Essential Components Inclusion of all students Instruction for those who need it the most Instruction designed to meet needs of lower 70% of class Focus on process of learning Performing skill correctly is more important than the outcome Learn proper techniques first

12. Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon Essential Components Teaches lifetime activities Prepares youngsters for adult activity Walking is most popular Teach cooperation and responsibility Cooperation precedes competition Physical education is effective laboratory for learning responsibility because it is observable