8th Grade Standards/Benchmarks Map 2010 Dates Standard Benchmark Indicators Taught/Lessons/Units 1.Design and demonstrate a routine that includes a variety of movement MatBall, Kickball, Relay patterns individually and with a partner or small group (e.g., dance Games, Fleeing/Chasing 1. Demonstrates competency in A:Demonstrate gymnastics). Games motor skills and movement movement skills and 2.Demonstrate the critical elements of specialized locomotor and non- patterns needed to perform a patterns in a variety of locomotor skills in a variety of physical activities (e.g., fitness, track and variety of physical activities. physical activities field, martial arts) in a controlled setting. 3.Perform basic folk/square/line-dance sequences to music. 1.Send, receive, dribble and shoot using appropriate critical elements in Soccer, Tennis Baseball, practice and small-sided invasion games. Volleyball, Golf, Croquet, 2.Strike an object (with hand or implement) using appropriate critical Bocce Ball, B: Demonstrate critical elements in controlled practice and singles/small-sided net/wall games. Cornhole/Horse Shoes, elements of specialized 3.Strike and field an object (with foot, hand or implement) using Basketball, Scooter manipulative skills in a appropriate critical elements in controlled practice and small-sided Hockey, Lacrosse, Field variety of settings. striking/fielding games. Hockey 4.Send an object to a target in controlled practice and individual/small- sided games. 2. Demonstrates understanding 1.Demonstrate developing understanding of tactics related to decision- Basketball, Soccer, of movement concepts, A: Apply tactical making (e.g., shoot, pass, dribble hierarchy) in game and sport activities. Volleyball, Lacrosse, principles, strategies and concepts and performance 2.Demonstrate developing understanding of tactics related to creating Pinball, Scooter Hockey, tactics as they apply to the principles in physical space (e.g., moving opponents and/or the ball) in game and sport Field Hockey learning and performance of activities. activities. physical activities. 1.Demonstrate understanding of movement principles through knowledge Serving, Shooting, of critical elements (key points) of combined (locomotor, non-locomotor Badminton, Tennis, and manipulative) skills and movements. Racquet Sports, Pin Ball, 2. Describe and explain critical elements required for the application of Elimination, EndBall, B:Demonstrate specific sport and movement skills in a dynamic environment (e.g., MatBall knowledge of critical games). elements and 3. Detect and correct errors in personal performance based on knowledge biomechanical principles of results (e.g., analysis of contact and release point in sport skill for specialized skills. execution). 4. Detect and correct errors based on knowledge of results and biomechanical principles (e.g., analysis of contact and release point in sport skill execution). A: Engage in regular 1. Participate in a variety of moderate or vigorous physical activities to Fitness Stations, Fitness physical activity inside meet national recommendations for physical activity. Testing, Students Choice 3. Participates regularly in and outside of school to 2. Spend a portion of each day participating in physical activity inside or Days physical activity. meet national outside of school. recommendations for 3. Develop and refine physical activity choices inside and outside of daily physical activity. school. 8th Grade Standards/Benchmarks Map 2010 4. Select areas of interest from school and community resources that can fulfill physical activity needs. 1. Set realistic goals utilizing assessment tools (e.g., log, pedometer, heart Fitness Stations, Fitness rate monitor). Testing, B: Create and monitor a 2. Develop a time-management schedule that emphasizes physical activity personal plan for physical and active recreational activities. activity 3. Monitor progress toward physical activity goals and plan for continued physical activity. A: Meet or exceed 1. Perform fitness activities using appropriate principles and practices. Fitness Stations, Relay 4. Achieves and maintains a criterion-referenced 2. Meet criterion-referenced standards for the components of health- Games, Fleeing/Chase health-enhancing level of health-related physical related fitness. Games physical fitness. fitness standards. 1. Evaluate results of fitness test and develop a comprehensive program to Fitness Stations, Relay improve fitness. Games, Fleeing/Chase 2. Apply health-related fitness activities designed to improve or maintain Games B: Understand the body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular principles, components endurance, muscular strength both inside and outside of school. and practices of health- 3. Apply principles of training (e.g., specificity, overload, progression) to related physical fitness. maintain or improve health-related fitness. 4. Apply FITT principle when participating in a physical activity. 5. Apply principles of target heart rate to physical activity 5. Exhibits responsible personal A: Develop and apply 1. Work cooperatively with peers of differing skill to promote a safe All Group behavior and social behavior rules, safe practices and school environment. Games/Activities Involved that respects self and others procedures in physical 2. Recognize causes and demonstrate possible solutions to issues related to With Teammates in physical activity settings. activity settings. a safe school environment and physical activity setting. 1. Provide support or positive suggestions to facilitate group progress or All Group B: Communicate success. Games/Activities Involved effectively with others to 2. Demonstrate and encourage respect for individual similarities and With Teammates promote respect and differences through positive interaction. conflict resolution in 3. Resolve conflict with sensitivity to the rights and feelings of others. physical activity settings. 4. Accept and respect decisions made by the designated official. 1. Assess personal ability and practice to become a more skilled Various Games/Activities performer. During Class, Fitness 6. Values physical activity for A: Engage in challenging 2. Determine appropriate level of challenge for own ability and select Stations, Students Choice health, enjoyment, challenge, experiences that develop tasks to maximize performance. Days self-expression and/or social confidence and 3. Participate regularly in physical activities of personal interest and interaction. independence. enjoyment. 4. Encourage others to participate in physical activities that one finds enjoyable. B: Select physical 1. Describe how engaging in physical activity promotes awareness of self Various Games/Activities activities that promote and others. During Class, Fitness self-expression and 2. Identify and describe personal feelings resulting from participating in Stations, Self provide opportunities for physical activity (e.g., journals, class discussions, activity calendars). Check/Reflection social and group 3. Engage in cooperative and competitive physical activities voluntarily 8th Grade Standards/Benchmarks Map 2010 interaction. and regularly. 4. Assume a variety of roles as a team member (e.g., leader, record keeper, equipment manager). 5. Invite peers to become group members in physical activities.