Grade 5 PE New Mexico Standards

Exhibit appropriate protocol during dance, fine arts or other physical activity events.

Identify and describe personal feelings resulting from participation in physical activity (i.e., journals, activity calendars, peer mentoring, class discussions, etc.); and

Demonstrate aesthetic appreciation of skilled movement of the body (i.e., create body silhouettes, etc.);

Identify and use a variety of physical activities and movements to communicate ideas and feelings (i.e., dance, sports, gymnastics, intensity levels, etc.);

Practice and demonstrate physical activity as a vehicle for self expression:

Sharing feelings of satisfaction felt as a result of physical activity (i.e., improved individual self-esteem, good feelings gained from being part of a team, activity journals, class discussions, etc.).

Appreciate the challenging aspects of competition with self and others (i.e., praise opponents, accept teammates' and opponents' contributions, enjoy physical activity for its own sake, etc.); and

Identify basic ideals of fair play, acceptance of rules and group communication (i.e., give appropriate feedback to partners and teammates, etc.);

Identify the social benefits of participation in physical activity; grades 5-8 performance standards:

Actively choose and join in on new activities in and out of the school environment (i.e., recess, self-selection times, after-school clubs, family recreation time, etc.).

Identify opportunities in school and community that encourage/allow for regular participation in physical activity (i.e., community bulletin boards, online searches, class discussions, etc); and

Participate in new and challenging physical activities:

Show a desire to improve one's own physical ability, fitness level and performance (i.e., fitness journals, activity calendars, fitness level assessments, etc).

Identify benefits of participating in physical activities throughout one's lifetime (i.e., discussion, lists, outline, role playing, etc.); and

Choose to participate consistently in games, sports, dance and outdoor activities, both in and out of school, based on individual interests and capabilities (i.e., at school during self-selection times, after-school free time, teams, lessons, family recreation, etc.);

Identify a variety of physical activities that will provide satisfaction and lead to continued participation;

Participate in physical activity:

Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. Students will:

Produce a media advertisement that promotes the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Describe differences between healthy bodies and media-generated bodies; and

Explain/describe how media influences our consumer choices and personal/physical self-concept;

Initiate discussion of media influences on behavior choices (i.e., print, radio, TV, etc.);

Analyze how the media, particularly advertising, influences the perception of ideal body types:

Describe the social dynamics that occur when peers participate with partners in cooperative activities.

Participate in games/activities in which handicapping conditions are simulated (i.e., wheelchair basketball, etc.); and

Recognize the diverse attributes of age, race, ethnicity, gender and ability level and acknowledge how these differences can enhance group activities;

Understand the need for game modifications to allow persons with special needs to participate;

Acknowledge all people of different gender, culture, ethnicity and disability and seek to learn more about both similarities and differences:

Research and present an unfamiliar game or dance from another country.

Distinguish the differences between varying cultures and their "native" sports/activities.

Identify/explain the role of games, sports and dance in getting to know and understand various cultures; and

Identify the contribution that physical activity plays in multicultural/ethnic awareness and in the acceptance of all peers:

Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. Students will:

Analyze cause and effect during physical activities.

Explain what it means to be a good team player; and

Demonstrate importance of positive attitudes (i.e., communication, body language and listening skills, etc.);

Explain different styles of leadership skills;

Apply listening skills;

Participate positively in team building/cooperative activities;

Explain aspects of cooperative activities;

Work cooperatively with a group to achieve group goals:

Demonstrate ability to apply concepts of good sportsmanship (i.e., as participant, as spectator, as referee, as coach, etc.).

Identify and list components of sportsmanship (i.e., differentiate between positive and negative sportsmanship, fair play, respect referee's decision, understand importance of following rules, adhere to good sportsmanship concepts/ideas, etc.); and

When in conflict, use appropriate problem-solving techniques (i.e., conflict mediation, cooperative discipline techniques, small group discussion/processing, etc.);

List coping skills for dealing with negative behaviors (i.e., bully proofing, sexual harassment awareness, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.);

Recognize and ignore poor behavior choices of peers (i.e., identify bullying behaviors, identify sexual harassment behaviors, etc.);

Identify/make positive choices in a variety of physical education settings (i.e., no teasing, name calling - use positive language, follow physical safety rules, follow all game/activity rules, etc.);

Recognize the influence of peer pressure and make appropriate decisions using problem-solving techniques to resolve conflict:

Accept responsibility for own actions and modify behaviors accordingly (i.e., take self out of negative situation, go to a safe adult in an unsafe situation, etc.).

Identify a sexual harassment situation and respond appropriately (i.e., refer to specific district regulations/policies, go to a safe adult when in an unsafe situation, demonstrate use of appropriate language and personal contact during physical activities, etc.); and

Identify a bullying situation and respond appropriately (i.e., refer to specific district "bully proofing" programs/parameters, go to a safe adult when in an unsafe situation, etc.);

Exhibit appropriate personal and group conduct while engaging in physical activity:

Follow established emergency procedures (i.e., first aid, fire drills, etc.); wear appropriate activity attire properly (i.e., shoes and socks, clothing specific to activity, clothing specific to school and district rules, no potentially harmful accessories, etc.).

Follow general classroom and specific activity rules (i.e., treat each other with respect, honor specific boundaries, use appropriate personal contact, positive response to teachers' instruction/comments, distinguish between compliance and non-compliance with rules and regulations and apply agreed-upon consequences when officiating, etc.); and

Use equipment appropriately (i.e., use specific equipment for intended purposes, proper care and management of equipment, etc.);

Select and utilize safety principles in physical activity settings; grades 5-8 performance standards:

Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. Students will:

Identify the components of a fitness program and apply them to personal fitness plans (i.e., include more aerobic activities, adjust sets and reps in strength programs, etc.).

Evaluate the effectiveness of exercise and other factors to obtain personal fitness goals:

Choose appropriate physical activities to maintain and or improve strengths and weaknesses.

Comprehend personal fitness data and recognize individual strengths and weaknesses; and

Interpret the results of physical fitness assessments and use this information to develop individualized physical fitness goals with guidance from the teacher:

Comprehend personal fitness data and recognize individual strengths and weaknesses.

Assess personal fitness status within each health-related physical fitness component:

Explain the benefits of a healthy body composition.

Comprehend the benefits of flexibility; and

Select appropriate fitness activities that require muscular strength and muscular endurance;

Engage in appropriate physical activity that results in the development of cardiovascular endurance;

Participate in physical activities that address each health-related physical fitness component:

Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Students will:

Recognize the difference between anaerobic and aerobic fitness activities.

Comprehend the benefits of physical activity (i.e., list and describe the health risks associated with an inactive lifestyle, list and describe the benefits of active lifestyles, etc.); and

Determine long-term benefits that may result from regular participation in physical activity:

Choose physical activities with the intent to improve and or maintain each of the following health-related fitness components: muscular strength (i.e., push-ups, thera-bands, weights, pull-ups, tumbling, etc.); endurance (i.e., running, aerobic activities, etc.); flexibility (i.e., stretching/warmup, cool-down activities, tumbling, etc.); cardiovascular (i.e., running and aerobic activities, etc.); body composition (i.e., toning activities, aerobic/anaerobic activities, weight training, etc.).

Maintain heart rate within the target heart rate zone (i.e., demonstrate proper technique of taking heart rate, explain target heart rate zone, etc.); and

List and describe the benefits of setting personal fitness goals;

Be able to set personal physical activity goals and participate in individualized programs of physical activity and exercise:

Exhibits knowledge and ability to participate in a physically active lifestyle. Students will:

Demonstrate ability to analyze a movement pattern by using knowledge of its critical elements (i.e., self-analysis and peer observation, etc.).

Apply knowledge of results to correct and improve future performance; and

Demonstrate competency in the use of critical elements of fundamental and specialized movement skills:

Use increasingly complex skills and movements to achieve the desired level of motor skill and performances (i.e., progress from dribbling without opposition to dribbling with opposition to dribbling in a game situation, etc.).

Demonstrate competency in the use of motor skills, motor behaviors and motor learning concepts in increasingly complex movement situations:

Describe how changing effort affects the outcome of a sport skill (i.e., tennis: smash versus lob; basketball: lay up versus three-point shot; track: long distance run versus sprint, etc.).

Demonstrate competency in the use of the concepts of body, effort, space and relationships in movement:

Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. Students will:

For dual sports, during practice and game situations, students will reproduce sequences of basic techniques and skills consisting of: foot work, court position, offensive and defensive strokes, placement of projectile and court position in relation to partner.

For team sports, in a practice situation, defensive players will show and maintain proper position and techniques while offensive players use practiced plays and deception to attempt to move to open space; and

Demonstrate proficiency using basic offensive and defensive strategies while playing a modified version of a learned team and individual sport:

Using basic individual activity skills, students will reproduce sequences of combined skills in practice situations and modified activities (i.e., table tennis: stance, grip, serve, return-forehand/backhand; aerobic: in rhythm high step, squat step, boxes, grapevine, low march; roller blades: stand up, "V" push, turn, stop, etc.).

Using basic team sport skills, students will reproduce sequences of combined skills in practice situations and modified games (i.e., basketball: pivot and shoot; receive a pass and dribble; soccer: receive and control; dribble and shoot; baseball/softball: run and slide; catch and throw, etc.); and

Demonstrate proficiency in combining basic skills for participating in a variety of physical fitness activities: aquatics, dance, outdoor pursuits, individual activities/sports and team activities/sports:

Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. Students will: