Goal 3

STANDARD THREE:

STANDARD THREE: Students will participate in physical activity to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.

Indicator 1: Students will monitor personal fitness level and alter activity to enhance health-related fitness.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. analyze scientifically based data to determine the level of personal health-related fitness.
  2. develop a plan which improves personal health-related fitness.
  3. analyze and modify frequency, intensity, time, and type of physical activity based on personal need.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. assess personal health-related fitness to determine areas of strength and weakness
  2. integrate cardiovascular and muscular training with a nutrition plan to improve body composition
  3. evaluate personal health-related fitness level and develop an individualized exercise prescription

 Indicator 2: Students will evaluate the health-related/fitness benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activity.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. analyze and share the results of on-going physical activity.
  2. justify the practice of a specific physical activity to achieve a desired fitness benefit.
  3. evaluate the benefits of specific techniques and related theory to improve health-related fitness.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. log detailed data of in-school and out-of-school physical activities and compare seasonal results
  2. describe physiological and psychological benefits derived from routine endurance running
  3. perform maximal repetitions through a full range of motion for optimal muscular endurance development

 Indicator 3: Students will participate regularly in physical activities that contribute to attainment of personal health-related fitness.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. evaluate available options and quality of school/community health-related facilities and human resources.
  2. evaluate and modify personal fitness plans to meet specific and/or changing needs.
  3. advocate the participation of others in a variety of health-related fitness activities.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. assess community facilities, programs, and personnel to determine those which best meet personal fitness needs
  2. monitor health-related fitness needs and adjust personal goals/activities accordingly
  3. encourage friends and family members to regularly participate in formal and informal physical fitness activities