Health/Physical Education Curriculum

Course Purpose and Outcomes

Kindergarten  |  1st Grade  |  2nd Grade 3rd Grade

4th Grade 5th Grade  |  6th Grade  |  7th Grade  |  8th Grade

Kindergarten

Course Purpose:

Students will demonstrate body control and spatial awareness in individual and group activities.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.K.1 Students will demonstrate fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor skills, while modeling responsible behavior and safety.
HPE.K.2 Students will perform object manipulation and striking skills while working in individual and group activities.
HPE.K.3 Students will identify basic parts of the human body and brain, as well as various ways to keep them healthy.
HPE.K.4 Students will create and work toward a realistic PE goal with guidance and support.

1st Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will demonstrate fundamental locomotor movements and model safe, responsible choices.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.1.1 Students will demonstrate fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor movement patterns, while modeling responsible behavior and safety.
HPE.1.2 Students will perform individual sport specific-skills; while applying proper mechanics and positive behavior choices while creating a concept of safety.
HPE.1.3 Students will analyze how positive health choices can reduce risk personally and in the community.
HPE.1.4 Students will create and work toward a realistic, fitness-related goal with some guidance and support.

2nd Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will engage in skill and fitness-related activities to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.2.1 Students will participate in individual competitive situations with moderate to vigorous activity, demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship, while refining locomotor and non-locomotor movement patterns.
HPE.2.2 Students will participate in group competitive situations with moderate to vigorous activity, demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship, while refining locomotor and non-locomotor movement patterns.
HPE.2.3 Students will engage in sustained physical activity that causes increased heart rate, muscle strength and range of movement.
HPE.2.4 Students will investigate sources and causes of personal and environmental health risks, as well as various ways to prevent and reduce risk.

3rd Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will participate in moderate to vigorous individual and group activities using complex movement patterns while demonstrating sportsmanship.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.3.1 Students will engage in moderate to vigorous individual activities, using complex movement patterns, while demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship.
HPE.3.2 Students will engage in moderate to vigorous team or group activities, using complex movement patterns, while demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship.
HPE.3.3 Students will examine the impact of prolonged physical activity and healthy eating habits on life-long wellness.

4th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will use complex movement patterns to better understand offensive and defensive strategies, and determine how outside factors can impact personal health.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.4.1 Students will determine and communicate how environmental factors affect our body systems, including the brain's structure.
HPE.4.2 Students will perform complex movement skills at a moderate to vigorous pace, compare different movement principles, and interpret how movement affects their body.
HPE.4.3 Students will perform complex movement patterns in  group activities, distinguishing between offense and defense, while demonstrating and encouraging sportsmanship and fair play.

5th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will set individual fitness goals, and use positive decision making skills to understand how outside factors can affect their personal health.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.5.1 Students will perform and analyze movement skills and sport-specific concepts in a safe environment with guidance and support.
HPE.5.2 Students will develop one measurable goal focused on a specific component of physical activity and monitor goal progress, with guidance and support.
HPE.5.3 Students will analyze current societal trends to reflect on those that could harm or promote physical, mental, or social health.

6th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will measure and critique individual fitness levels and goals, and analyze how outside factors can improve or hinder individual wellness.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.6.1 Students will analyze and provide constructive feedback on complex patterns within individual and group activities to improve health-related and skill-related fitness.
HPE.6.2 Students will evaluate personal fitness levels to create goals and monitor progress for achievement and preparedness to learn.
HPE.6.3 Students will analyze how positive health practices, routine safety precautions in practical situations, and relevant health care can help reduce health risks.

7th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will measure personal fitness data, and research how nutrition and external factors affect our ability to attain individual goals.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.7.1 Students will use personal fitness data and the principles of FITT training to create goals and monitor progress for achievement and preparedness to learn.
HPE.7.2 Students will justify the importance of a balanced diet, evaluate the impact of harmful substances on the body, and demonstrate appropriate refusal skills
HPE.7.3 Students will determine factors that make us who we are and how these factors influence our interactions with others and develop skills to make choices that positively affect physical, social, and emotional health.
HPE.7.4 Students will perform, analyze, and critique fitness and sport-specific skills, using appropriate language and positive communication.
HPE.7.5 Students will relate the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention in order to enhance health.

8th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will analyze how physical activity and personal health impact lifelong fitness and well-being.

Outcome #

Outcome

HPE.8.1 Students will analyze how human body systems interact to improve and maintain personal health.
HPE.8.2 Students will examine the impact of sexual activity on a teenager’s well-being in order to make healthy decisions.
HPE.8.3 Students will collaborate to create and present a product while using positive communication and demonstrating appropriate learning behaviors.
HPE.8.4 Students will perform and assess personal fitness levels, applying different strategies to improve speed, strength, and flexibility.