By the end of 8th grade, your child will be able to:

Apply Movement Skills, Physical Fitness, Nutrition

• Demonstrate competence in modified versions of a variety of movement forms using the skill themes of throwing/catching, striking with body parts, striking with objects, body transport, body management, physical fitness, and dance.
• Participate in the health related physical fitness test and evaluate personal outcomes.
• Understand and apply the basic elements of dietary guidelines for a healthy lifestyle (i.e., proper nutrition, food pyramid).

Think Analytically, Logically, Creatively

• Identify physiological indicators of exercise during and after physical activity (i.e., heart rate, fatigue).
  

Understand, Demonstrate, Communicate

• Participate cooperatively and safely, in activity specific rules, in competitive as well as cooperative settings.
• Recognize the role of sportsmanship and etiquette in games and dance.

Acquire and Use Concepts of Equity and Diversity

• Identify behaviors that are supportive and inclusive in a diverse physical activity setting (i.e., sportsmanship, attitude, respect and dignity).

Incorporate Innovative Technologies

• Use a variety of technologies as it applies to personal physical management (i.e., video, pulse rate monitor, Futrex 5000, computer).

Apply Physical Education Concepts

• Participate and explore a variety of health-enhancing physical activities, both in and out of the physical education class.
• Establish personal physical activity goals (i.e., heart rate, body weight).