Comprehensive Health Education Standards
(Adopted 4.28.97)
(Performance Objectives Added 8.28.00)

STANDARD 3
Students exhibit a physically active lifestyle.

READINESS (Kindergarten)
Students know and are able to do the following:

• 3PA-R1. Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity

PO 1. Participate regularly in moderate to vigorous physical activity

PO 2. Participate in gross motor activity of a moderate to vigorous nature

• 3PA-R2. Select and participate in activities that require some physical exertion during personal choice times

PO 1. Explain how some physical exertion is good for personal well-being

PO 2. Participate in a wide variety of activities outside of physical education class

• 3PA-R3. Identify likes and dislikes connected with participation in physical activity

PO 1. Explain how exercise is good for one’s health

FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• 3PA-F1. Select and participate regularly in physical activities for the purpose of improving skill and health

PO 1. Participate regularly in physical activity for the purpose of improving skill performance

PO 2. Participate regularly in physical activity for the purpose of developing a healthy lifestyle

• 3PA-F2. Identify the benefits derived from regular physical activity

PO 1. Describe health benefits that result from regular and appropriate participation in physical activity

PO 2. Identify benefits of at least one activity they regularly participate in

• 3PA-F3. Identify several moderate to vigorous physical activities that provide personal pleasure

PO 1. Same as concept

ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• 3PA-E1. Participate regularly in health-enhancing physical activities to accomplish personal health goals

PO 1. Participate regularly in a physical activity that develops a healthy lifestyle

PO 2. Describe health benefits that result from regular and appropriate participation in physical activity

PO 1. Participate in an individualized physical activity program designed with the help of the teacher

PO 2. List long-term physiological, psychological, and cultural benefits that may result from regular participation in physical activity

• 3PA-E2. Participate in a variety of physical activities of personal interest

PO 1. Identify at least one enjoyable activity he/she participates in daily (formal or informal)

PO 2. Identify opportunities for more formal participation in physical activities in the community

PO 3. Design games, gymnastics, and dance sequences based on personal interests

 

PO 1. Participate in activities both in and out of school based on individual interests and capabilities (e.g., aquatics, self-defense, gymnastics, games, sports, dance and outdoor pursuits)

PO 2. Design a program to improve skills in a favorite activity

PROFICIENCY (Grades 9-12)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• 3PA-P1. Participate regularly in health-enhancing and personally rewarding physical activity

PO 1. Complete a program in cardiorespiratory fitness

PO 2. Complete a developmental program in muscular strength and muscular endurance

PO 3. Complete a flexibility program

• 3PA-P2. Select physical activities from a variety of movement forms based on personal interest, meaning and fulfillment

PO 1. Complete a program in cardiorespiratory fitness

PO 2. Complete a developmental program in muscular strength and muscular endurance

PO 3. Complete a flexibility program

• 3PA-P3. Develop a personal physical activity program meeting individual needs

PO 1. Design a program

PO 2. Follow the program

PO 3. Monitor and adjust the program

DISTINCTION (Honors)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• 3PA-D1. Participate regularly in health-enhancing and personally challenging physical activity

PO 1. Complete a semester or season in a chosen extracurricular sport or activity

• 3PA-D2. Participate in aquatics, self-defense, gymnastics, games, sports, dance, outdoor pursuits and other physical activities that contribute to the attainment of personal goals and the maintenance of wellness

PO 1. Same as concept

• 3PA-D3. Explain how activity participation patterns will change throughout life and have some strategies to deal with those changes

PO 1. Develop a plan for lifelong activity