Goal 5

STANDARD FIVE:

STANDARD FIVE: Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, and employment.

Indicator 1: Students will evaluate how physical activity serves as a vehicle to provide opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. engage in a multitude of physical activities to determine those most personally satisfying.
  2. participate regularly in physical activities which fulfill personal needs for self-expression and social interaction.
  3. evaluate the psychological benefits derived from routine participation in physical activity.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. participate in various indoor/outdoor activities to distinguish those most stimulating
  2. choose individual or group activities which provide opportunities for uninhibited participation, e.g., creative dance; adventure sports
  3. maintain a journal describing the range of positive feelings resulting from regular physical activity, e.g., improved physical appearance, greater self-esteem, enhanced ability

 Indicator 2: Students will evaluate the unique benefits of perseverance and pursuance of challenging physical activity.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. analyze the role of attitude, motivation, and determination in achieving personal satisfaction from challenging physical activities.
  2. maintain a healthy balance among mental, physical, and social factors related to participation in physical activities.
  3. pursue and embrace new challenges based on past personal success and satisfaction.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. maintain a positive mental attitude when performing a difficult physical activity
  2. evaluate personal lifestyle and make healthy adjustments to neglected factors
  3. strive to achieve a higher level of success following completion of a challenging physical activity

Indicator 3: Students will analyze employment/career options in the physical education/fitness fields.

9-12 Benchmarks:

  1. evaluate various employment options affiliated with physical education/fitness careers and how they impact society.
  2. evaluate personal compatibility with the various elements of an identified physical education/fitness career.
  3. analyze the interrelationships among physical education/fitness careers and other employment fields.
9-12 Level Sample Activities/Tasks:
  1. mentor with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and record various interactions with community and clients
  2. articulate the pros and cons of a personal "best fit" with a physical education/fitness profession
  3. create a concept map reflecting the support that selected physical education/fitness professionals provide other professions