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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 Integrated Resource Package 1995 Province of British Columbia Ministry of Education Curriculum Branch IRP 013 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE Preface . III INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 Introduction . 1 Rationale for Physical Education . 1 Characteristics of a Quality Physical Education Program . 1 Organization of the Curriculum . 3 Planning a Physical Education Program . 6 Considerations for Instruction in Physical Education . 9 Assessment and Evaluation . 12 Learning Resources . 13 THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 CURRICULUM Grade 8 . 16 Grade 9 . 30 Grade 10 . 44 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 APPENDICES Appendix A: Learning Outcomes . 62 Appendix B: Learning Resources . 85 Appendix C: Cross-Curricular Outlines . 109 Appendix D: Assessment and Evaluation . 123 Appendix E: Acknowledgements. 151 Appendix F: Glossary . 155 I II PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE mplementation of Physical Education statements of what students are expected to 8 to 10 will begin in October 1995. This know and do in each grade. Learning out- I Integrated Resource Package (IRP) comes are clearly stated and expressed in provides some of the basic information that measurable terms. All learning outcomes teachers will require to implement the complete this stem: “It is expected that program. students will . “ Outcome statements have been written to enable teachers to use THE INTRODUCTION their experience and professional judgment when planning and evaluating. The out- The Introduction provides general informa- comes are benchmarks that will permit the tion about Physical Education 8 to 10, includ- use of criterion-referenced performance ing special features and requirements. It also standards. It is expected that actual student provides a rationale for the subject—why performance will vary. Evaluation, reporting, physical education is taught in B.C. and student placement with respect to these schools—and an explanation of the curricu- outcomes depends on the professional lum organizers. judgment of teachers, guided by provincial policy. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 CURRICULUM Suggested Instructional Strategies The provincially prescribed curriculum for Instruction involves the selection of tech- Physical Education 8 to 10 is structured in niques, activities, and methods that can be terms of curriculum organizers. The main used to meet diverse student needs and to body of this IRP consists of four columns of deliver the prescribed curriculum. Teachers information for each organizer. These col- are free to adapt the suggested instructional umns describe: strategies or substitute others that they think • provincially prescribed learning outcome will enable their students to achieve the statements for Physical Education 8 to 10 prescribed learning outcomes. These strate- • suggested instructional strategies for gies have been developed by specialist and achieving the outcomes generalist teachers to assist their colleagues; • suggested assessment strategies for deter- they are suggestions only. mining how well students are achieving the outcomes Suggested Assessment Strategies • provincially recommended learning The assessment strategies suggest a variety resources of ways to gather information about student performance and are based on prescribed Learning Outcomes learning outcomes. Some assessment strate- Learning outcome statements are content gies relate to specific activities; others are standards for the provincial education general. These strategies have been devel- system. Learning outcomes set out the oped by specialist and generalist teachers to knowledge, enduring ideas, issues, concepts, assist their colleagues; they are suggestions skills, and attitudes for each subject. They are only. III PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE Provincially Recommended Learning as equity, access, and the inclusion of Resources specific topics are addressed by all compo- nents of the IRP. Provincially recommended learning re- sources are materials that have been re- • Appendix D contains assistance for teach- viewed and evaluated by British Columbia ers related to provincial evaluation and teachers in collaboration with the Ministry of reporting policy. Curriculum outcomes Education using a stringent set of criteria. have been used as the source for examples They are typically materials suitable for of criterion-referenced evaluations. student use, but they may also include • Appendix E acknowledges the many information primarily intended for teachers. people and organizations that have been Teachers and school districts are encouraged involved in the development of this IRP. to select those resources that they find most relevant and useful for their students, and to • Appendix F contains a glossary of terms supplement these with locally approved specific to the physical education curricu- materials and resources (such as locally lum. available guest speakers or exhibits). The recommended resources listed in the main body of this IRP are those that have a com- prehensive coverage of significant portions of the curriculum, or those that provide a unique support to a specific segment of the curriculum. Appendix B contains a complete listing of provincially recommended learning resources to support this curriculum. THE APPENDICES A series of appendices provides additional information about the curriculum, and further support for the teacher. • Appendix A contains a listing of the pre- scribed learning outcomes for the curricu- lum arranged by curriculum organizer and by grade. • Appendix B contains a comprehensive listing of the provincially recommended learning resources for this curriculum. As new resources are evaluated, this appen- dix will be updated. • Appendix C outlines the cross-curricular screens used to ensure that concerns such IV PREFACE: USING THIS INTEGRATED RESOURCE PACKAGE SUBJECT AREA • (Curriculum Organizer) PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Suggested Instructional Strategies The Suggested Instructional Strategies column of this IRP suggest a variety of instructional approaches that include group work, use of manipulatives, problem solving in a real Prescribed Learning world context, and the use Outcomes of technology. Teachers should consider these as The Prescribed Learning examples that they might Outcomes column of this modify to suit the devel- IRP lists the specific opmental levels of their outcomes for each students. curriculum organizer or sub-organizer. These aid the teacher in day-to-day SUBJECT AREA • (Curriculum Organizer) planning. SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES Recommended Learning Resources The Recommended Learning Resources component of this IRP is a the compilation of provincially recommended resources Suggested Assessment that support the Prescribed Strategies Learning Outcomes. A complete list including a The Suggested short description of the Assessment Strategies resource, its media type, make use of a wide range and distributor are of different assessment included in Appendix B of approaches useful in eval- this IRP. uating the Prescribed Learning Outcomes. Teachers should consider these as examples they might modify to suit their own needs and the in- structional goals. V INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 TO 10 he new physical education program ment activities, dance, games, gymnastics, emphasizes active living through and individual or dual activities. Outdoor T participation in a balanced variety of activities in a natural setting are encouraged. movement experiences. Physical education is The unique learning opportunities in physi- a requirement for all Kindergarten to Grade cal education allow all students from Kinder- 10 students, and schools are expected to garten to Grade 12 to acquire the knowledge, allocate 10% of instructional time to the skills, and attitudes that enable them to subject. However, facilities, equipment, and enhance their quality of life through active time allocation vary widely. Therefore, the living—a way of life that values physical suggested instructional and assessment activity as an essential component. Active strategies in this Integrated Resource Pack- living is characterized by the integration of age must be moulded to meet the needs and physical activity into daily routines and circumstances of particular school and leisure pursuits. community programs. Physical education is also an integral part of Principles of Learning the total education process. Students who participate in regular physical education A physical education program should be classes enjoy enhanced memory and learn- guided by the principles of learning. These ing, better concentration, and increased are: problem-solving abilities. They are willing to • Learning requires the active participation take appropriate risks, and have a more of the student. positive attitude toward self and others. • People learn in a variety of ways and at Positive personal and social behaviours different rates. improve school climate, resulting in better • Learning is both an individual and a attendance and reduced violence and van- group process. dalism. The physically educated person has the RATIONALE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to incorporate physical activity into regular The AIM of physical education is routines, leisure pursuits, and career require- to enable all students to enhance their ments throughout life. Striving for an active, quality