21^st CENTURY

Eighth Grade Physical Education Content Standards and Objectives

CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES FOR WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS (2520.2)

Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist

The goal of the physical education program of study at the fifth grade level is to continue a vigorous program to enhance physical development and foster participation in enjoyable physical activity outside the classroom. The objectives emphasize lifetime wellness, social skills, motor/skill development, movement/rhythmic development, and physical activity. Physical activity is important to the physical, emotional and social maturation of students at this age.

The West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning include the following components: 21^st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.

All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology and objectives.

Note: In accordance with W. Va. Code §18-2-7a, the FITNESSGRAM® shall be administered to all students.

8^th Grade Physical Education

Grade 8		Physical Education
Standard:1		Movement Forms (PE.S.1)
(PE.S.1)		Students will demonstrate movement patterns and motor skills needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Performance Descriptors PE.S.1
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Eighth grade students performing at the distinguished level will model and perform advanced offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports; implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activities and perform a variety of dances.			Eighth grade students performing at the above mastery level will anticipate and perform basic offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports; implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activities and perform a variety of dances.	Eighth grade students performing at the mastery level will utilize basic offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports; implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activities and perform a variety of dances	Eighth grade students performing at the partial mastery level will need guidance to demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports; implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activities and perform a variety of dances.	Eighth grade students performing at the novice level will need teacher and/or peer assistance along with guidance and practice to demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports; implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activities and perform a variety of dances
	Objectives	Students will
	PE.8.1.01	utilize basic offensive and defensive strategy while participating in individual, dual, and team sports (e.g., lead-up games/activities).
	PE.8.1.02	implement basic techniques and safety procedures while participating in non-competitive lifetime physical activity (e.g., use a spotter when lifting weights, shift gears one at a time while climbing a hill on a bicycle).
	PE.8.1.03	perform a variety of dances (e.g., square, line and social).

Grade 8		Physical Education (PE.S.2)
Standard:2		Development of Motor Skills
(PE.S.2)		Students will apply concepts and principles of human movement to the development of motor skills and learning of new skills.
Performance Descriptors PE.S.2
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Eighth grade students performing at the distinguished level will perform, model and critique various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance and identify characteristics of skilled performance.			Eighth grade students performing at the above mastery level will perform and evaluate various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance and identify characteristics of skilled performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the mastery level will demonstrate various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance and identify characteristics of skilled performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the partial mastery level will need guidance and practice to demonstrate various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance and identify characteristics of skilled performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the novice level will need teacher and/or peer assistance along with guidance and practice to demonstrate various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance and identify characteristics of skilled performance.
	Objectives	Students will
	PE.8.2.01	demonstrate various motor skills that increase physical activity participation and performance
	PE.8.2.02	identify characteristics of skilled performance (e.g., rubric, self/peer assessment).

Grade 8		Physical Education
Standard:3		Physical Activity (PE.S.3)
(PE.S.3)		Students will exhibit a physically active lifestyle that provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Performance Descriptors PE.S.3
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Eighth grade students performing at the distinguished level will devise a unique set of strategies to share with peers in developing an activity plan and predict the benefits of physical activity.			Eighth grade students performing at the above mastery level will incorporate the benefits of physical activity, design and implement a personal physical activity plan.	Eighth grade students performing at the mastery level will explain the benefits of physical activity and develop and implement a personal physical activity plan.	Eighth grade students performing at the partial mastery level will need guidance and encouragement to explain the benefits of physical activity and develop and implement a personal physical activity plan.	Eighth grade students performing at the novice level will need: teacher and/or peer assistance in addition to guidance and encouragement to explain the benefits of physical activity and develop and implement a personal physical activity plan.
	Objectives	Students will
	PE.8.3.01	explain the benefits of physical activity (e.g., heart health, weight control).
	PE.8.3.02	develop and implement a personal physical activity plan (e.g., where, when, cost, equipment, procedures).

Grade 8		Physical Education
Standard:4		Physical Fitness (PE.S.4)
(PE.S.4)		Students will apply physical fitness concepts to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Performance Descriptors DE.S.4
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Eighth grade students performing at the distinguished level will model, perform and exemplify gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM, will apply knowledge of progression and overload and assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness.			Eighth grade students performing at the above mastery level will implement and perform the gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM, will apply knowledge of progression and overload and assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness.	Eighth grade students performing at the mastery level will perform at gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM, will apply knowledge of progression and overload and assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness.	Eighth grade students performing at the partial mastery level will need guidance and practice to perform at gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM, will apply knowledge of progression and overload and assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness.	Eighth grade students performing at the novice level will need teacher and/or peer assistance in addition to guidance and practice.e to meet the gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM, will apply knowledge of progression and overload and assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness.
	Objectives	Students will
	PE.8.4.01	perform at gender and age-appropriate health-related fitness standards defined in FITNESSGRAM.
	PE.8.4.02	apply knowledge of progression and overload (e.g., gradual increase in F.I.T.T.) in the development of a personal fitness program.
	PE.8.4.03	assess personal fitness related to the five components of fitness (e.g., cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility) and participate in activities to improve specific fitness components.

	Grade 8	Physical Education
	Standard: 5	Responsible Personal and Social Behavior (PE.S.5)
	(PE.S.5)	Students will identify and apply responsible, personal and social behaviors in physical activity settings.
Performance Descriptors PE.S.5
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Eighth grade students performing at the distinguished level will model and exemplify the appropriate behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety, discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills and recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.			Eighth grade students performing at the above mastery level will initiate and perform appropriate behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety, discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills and recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the mastery level will demonstrate appropriate behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety, discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills and recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the partial mastery level will need guidance and reinforcement to demonstrate appropriate behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety, discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills and recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.	Eighth grade students performing at the novice level will need teacher and/or peer assistance in addition to guidance and reinforcement to demonstrate appropriate behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety, discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills and recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.
	Objectives	Students will
	PE.8.5.01	demonstrate appropriate, responsible behaviors in physical activity settings including proper rules, etiquette and safety (e.g., sportsmanship, fair play, use of safety equipment-goggles, helmets).
	PE.8.5.02	discuss situations that may lead to conflict and practice mediation skills (e.g., compromise, “I” messages).
	PE.8.5.03	recognize the affect peer pressure has on physical activity participation and performance.