Goal 4

STANDARD FOUR:

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.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. accept personal responsibility to create and maintain a physically/emotionally safe and non-threatening environment.
  2. model appropriate etiquette and exemplary sportsmanship in physical activity settings.
  3. demonstrate timely and effective conflict resolution skills, techniques, and processes in physical activity settings.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. modify equipment so others feel emotionally and physically safe, e.g., assess and modify gymnastics matting
  2. display appreciation and respect for the successful performance of opponents and teammates
  3. solve problems by analyzing causes, potential solutions, and consequences

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

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. acknowledge and respect the intrinsic worth of the various roles inherent to a group setting.
  2. recognize and utilize the potential and strengths of each individual by supporting his/her effort in physical activity settings.
  3. provide leadership by actively fulfilling various roles within group settings.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. advocate the value of each role in a group setting
  2. encourage, support, and trust group members while maneuvering a ropes course
  3. fulfill any role necessary to facilitate group success, e.g., willingly share ideas, actively listen, and

cooperatively implement strategies

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

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. analyze how an individual’s uniqueness can enrich a physical activity setting and/or endeavor.
  2. formulate strategies for maximizing inclusion of all students in physical activity settings.
  3. model and advocate respect for diversity in physical activity settings.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. describe how the experience and perspective of others can enrich a physical activity setting, e.g., a foreign exchange student’s understanding of soccer
  2. create a modified version of a physical activity to enable the full participation of each student
  3. seek opportunities to interact with students of other social groups, cultures, and abilities, e.g., volunteer to mentor others