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

STANDARD 4
Students achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

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

• 4PA-R1. Sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity for short periods of time

PO 1. Same as concept

• 4PA-R2. Identify the physiological signs (e.g., fast heart rate, increased breathing) of moderate physical activity

PO 1. Recognize that moderate physical activity increases heart rate and breathing rate

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

• 4PA-F1. Accomplish the health-related fitness standards as defined by Fitnessgram

PO 1. Identify the components of health-related physical fitness, (i.e., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition)

PO 2. Identify and demonstrate several activities related to each component of physical fitness

• 4PA-F2. Participate regularly in physical activity for the purpose of improving physical fitness (goal setting)

PO 1. Engage in appropriate physical activity that results in the improvement of health- related physical fitness

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

• 4PA-E1. Accomplish the health-related fitness standards as defined by Fitnessgram

PO1. Engage in appropriate activities that result in the development of muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, appropriate body composition, and aerobic endurance

PO 1. Correctly demonstrate activities designed to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory functioning, and proper body composition

• 4PA-E2. Apply basic principles of training to improve or maintain health-related physical fitness

PO 1. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities at least four days per week

PO 2. Accumulate 30-60 minutes of moderate activity per day at least four days per week

PO 3. Maintain continuous aerobic activity for a specified time and activity (e.g., 10 minutes or more)

PO 4. Demonstrate how to balance food intake with physical activity

PO 1. Demonstrate proper warm-up and cool-down techniques and the reasons for using them

PO 2. Engage in physical activity at the target heart rate for a minimum of 10 minutes

PO 3. Calculate heart rate before, during and after vigorous physical activity

PO 4. Examine the impact of such factors as nutrition, relaxation, stress and substance abuse on the body

PO 5. Incorporate the FITT principle into a regular activity program to improve or maintain fitness

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

• 4PA-P1. Accomplish the health-related physical fitness standards as designed by Fitnessgram

PO 1. Identify a personal level of fitness on:

(a) cardiorespiratory performance
(b) muscular strength
(c) muscular endurance
(d) flexibility
(e) body composition

• 4PA-P2. Use principles of training for the purpose of modifying levels of health fitness

PO 1. Identify the results of the Fitnessgram

PO 2. Apply the information to develop personal fitness goals/plans

• 4PA-P3. Design a personal health-related fitness program based on an accurately assessed fitness profile

PO 1. Design and participate in a personal fitness program incorporating the FITT principle

• 4PA-P4. Identify safe and risky exercises and demonstrate safe exercise alternatives

PO 1. Describe unsafe practices and the appropriate safe alternative

PO 2. Devise a plan to reduce risk and possible injury

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

• 4PA-D1. Accomplish the health-related fitness standards as designed by Fitnessgram

PO 1. Explain the results of the Fitnessgram

PO 2. Apply the information to develop personal fitness goals/plans

PO 3. Monitor Fitnessgram results and adjust the personal fitness plan as necessary for continuous improvement

• 4PA-D2. Demonstrate the skill, knowledge and desire to monitor and adjust levels of fitness to meet personal goals

PO 1. Same as concept

• 4PA-D3. Design a personal health-related fitness program based on an accurately assessed fitness profile

PO 1. Design a personal fitness program

PO 2. Participate regularly in a personal fitness program

PO 3. Complete a personal fitness program and re-evaluate using the Fitnessgram