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

STANDARD 5
Students develop self-initiated behaviors that promote effective personal and social interactions in physical activity settings.

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

• 5PA-R1. Apply, with teacher reinforcement, classroom rules and procedures and safe practices

PO 1. Follow identified rules and procedures

PO 2. Work in a group setting without interfering with others

PO 3. Handle and care for equipment safely and responsibly

• 5PA-R2. Share space and equipment with others

PO 1. Take turns using a piece of equipment

PO 2. Participate in physical activity, respecting others’ personal space

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

• 5PA-F1. Follow, with few reminders, activity-specific rules, procedures and etiquette

PO 1. Respond positively to an occasional reminder about a rule/infraction

PO 2. Use expected behaviors in physical activity settings

• 5PA-F2. Utilize safety principles in activity situations

PO 1. Stop activity immediately at the signal to do so

PO 2. Demonstrate and use equipment safely and responsibly

PO 3. Use the rules of physical education on the playground

• 5PA-F3. Work cooperatively and productively with a partner or small group

PO 1. Use respect during all physical activity

PO 2. Work cooperatively with another to complete an assigned task

• 5PA-F4. Work independently and on-task for short periods of time

PO 1. Demonstrate specific teacher-directed skills until a signal is given to end task

PO 2. Demonstrate the ability to share equipment with other students before repeating a turn

• 5PA-F5. Interact with peers while participating in group activities

PO 1. Treat others with respect during physical activity

PO 2. Resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways

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

• 5PA-E1. Explain the influence of peer pressure in physical activity settings

PO 1. Explain the difference between acts of courage and reckless acts

PO 2. Demonstrate responsibility when teaching or learning an activity with a partner or small group

PO 1. Identify positive and negative peer influence

PO 2. List positive ways to exert independence

• 5PA-E2. Identify potential consequences when confronted with a behavior choice

PO 1. Act in a safe manner during physical activity

PO 1. Remain on task without close teacher monitoring

PO 2. Solve problems by analyzing causes and potential solutions

• 5PA-E3. Cooperate with a group to achieve group goals in competitive as well as cooperative settings

PO 1. Work independently and on task for partner, small or large group activities

PO 2. Participate in establishing rules and procedures that are safe and effective for specific activities

(Grades 6-8)

PO 1. Participate in establishing rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations

PO 2. Resolve interpersonal conflicts with a sensitivity to rights and feelings of others

• 5PA-E4. Identify the social benefits of participation in physical activity

PO 1. Explain the difference between compliance and noncompliance of game rules and demonstrate compliance

PO 2. Identify one’s own performance problems without blaming others

PO 1. Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship

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

• 5PA-P1. Apply safe practices, rules, procedures and etiquette in all physical activity settings

PO 1. Follow safety rules

PO 2. Behave appropriately

PO 3. Show respect and consideration for oneself and others

• 5PA-P2. Act independently of peer pressure

PO 1. Same as concept

• 5PA-P3. Resolve conflict in appropriate ways

PO 1. Identify and discuss conflict in physical education and sports

PO 2. Construct a conflict resolution plan

PO 3. Demonstrate conflict resolution skills

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

• 5PA-D1. Initiate independent and responsible personal behavior in physical activity settings

PO 1. Demonstrate exemplary standards of behavior

• 5PA-D2. Take a leadership role and follow through, as appropriate, in order to accomplish group goals

PO 1. Demonstrate leadership skills

PO 2. Apply leadership skills

• 5PA-D3. Explain a safe environment for self and others in physical activity settings

PO 1. Identify and recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors

• 5PA-D4. Identify potentially dangerous outcomes and consequences of participation in physical activities

PO 1. Discuss the level of risk in various sports and activities