Physical Education Learning Standards

Alternate Assessment Standard 2, A Safe and Healthy Environment

Students will: will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Key Idea: Students will

1. demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication.
2. be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

Performance Indicators--Students:

• contribute to a safe and healthy environment by observing safe conditions for games, recreation, and outdoor activities
• learn and practice appropriate participation and spectator behaviors to produce a safe and positive environment
• work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of tasks
• demonstrate how injuries from physical activity can be prevented
• demonstrate care, consideration, and respect of self and others during physical activity