Goal 4

STANDARD FOUR: Students will develop responsible and respectful personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

Indicator 1: Students will model and encourage appropriate personal and social conduct in physical activities.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. accept personal responsibility for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.
  2. demonstrate and encourage proper etiquette and sportsmanship in physical activity settings.
  3. implement effective conflict resolution processes and techniques in physical activity settings.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. check archery equipment for defects, making shooting safe for everyone
  2. model appropriate behavior when faced with a controversial decision during physical activity
  3. solve conflicts in an appropriate manner, e.g., determine facts and make an honest call when self-officiating an

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 Indicator 2: Students will value and maximize the contributions and potential of each individual in group activities.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. acknowledge and appreciate the worth of the various roles inherent to a group setting.
  2. determine and incorporate strengths of each individual in physical activity settings.
  3. distribute leadership responsibilities by fulfilling various roles in group settings.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. explain the importance/limitations of each role in a team activity, e.g., digger vs. a setter in volleyball
  2. utilize each group member’s size, strength, skills, ideas, and experiences, e.g., building a human pyramid
  3. participate cooperatively in whatever role is necessary for group success, e. g., rotating offensive positions in flag football

 Indicator 3: Students will evaluate the positive impact of contributions provided through human diversity.

6-8 Benchmarks:

  1. determine how an individual’s uniqueness enhances physical activity settings and/or endeavors.
  2. apply strategies for maintaining inclusion of all students in physical activity settings.
  3. model respect for diversity in physical activity settings.
6-8 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. express how a visually impaired child’s accomplishments motivate others in a physical activity setting
  2. modify the rules or equipment of floor hockey to include a student with a broken leg
  3. participate willingly with students of other social groups, cultures, and abilities during physical activity