Physical Education (Grades K–12) Subtest 1
Subarea II. Movement Activities
0005
Apply knowledge of techniques, skills, cues, activities, strategies, tactics, and safety practices for individual, dual, and team sports.
- applying knowledge of techniques, skill progressions, strategies, tactics, rules, etiquette, safety practices, equipment, and types of lead-up games for individual and dual sports
- applying knowledge of techniques, skill progressions, strategies, tactics, rules, etiquette, safety practices, equipment, and types of lead-up games for team sports
- recognizing critical elements, instructional cues, and proper form for executing a variety of fundamental and complex sports skills (e.g., grip and serve in tennis, dribble and chest pass in basketball)
- identifying appropriate individual, dual, and team sports and activities for various developmental levels and instructional purposes
- recognizing strategies for promoting participation in sports and the benefits of participation in individual, dual, and team sports (e.g., increases understanding of group dynamics, promotes mutual respect and support, fosters leadership and teamwork skills)
0006
Apply knowledge of techniques, skills, cues, strategies, and safety practices for aquatics, lifetime fitness and leisure activities, and cooperative games.
- recognizing techniques, skill progressions, cues, organizational strategies, and safety practices for aquatics activities
- applying knowledge of techniques, skill progressions, cues, organizational strategies, safety practices, and proper use of equipment for lifetime fitness and leisure activities (e.g., hiking, cycling, skating, skiing, orienteering)
- applying knowledge of principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, and safety practices for cooperative games and challenges
- recognizing the benefits of participation in aquatics, lifetime fitness and leisure activities, and cooperative games (e.g., health-related benefits, appreciation of nature, camaraderie) and strategies for promoting participation in lifelong physical activity
0007
Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, skills, activities, strategies, and safety practices for rhythmic movement, dance, and gymnastics.
- recognizing the elements and nature of rhythm, activities involving rhythmical patterns and movements (e.g., singing and clapping games, creating simple rhythms with Lummi sticks), and strategies for promoting rhythmic movement skills
- identifying basic characteristics and elements of various styles of dance (e.g., creative, contemporary, modern, ethnic, square, social, aerobic)
- applying knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, sequences, activities, organizational strategies, safety practices, and types of music for promoting development of dance skills
- applying knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, skills, activities, organizational strategies, safety practices, and equipment for promoting development of gymnastics skills
- recognizing the benefits of participation in rhythmic movement, dance, and gymnastics activities (e.g., provides opportunities for personal expression, promotes the ability to interpret music through movement, develops aesthetic appreciation)
0008
Demonstrate knowledge of the role of movement activities in promoting responsible personal and social behaviors and values.
- analyzing the relationship between physical activity and the development of mental and emotional well-being and self-management skills
- recognizing ways in which sports, games, and fitness activities promote positive personal behaviors and values (e.g., courtesy, accepting and taking responsibility for mistakes, confidence, honesty)
- recognizing ways in which sports, games, and fitness activities promote positive social behaviors and values (e.g., leadership, collaboration, teamwork, cooperation, loyalty, fairness)
- applying knowledge of the role of sports, games, and other physical activities in promoting conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
- demonstrating knowledge of the role of physical activity in promoting respect, acceptance, and inclusion of other individuals
- determining ways in which physical activity supports and encourages individual expression through movement
- recognizing the personal, social, and cultural values associated with participation in movement activities (e.g., challenge, competition, diversity, satisfaction in cooperating with others to achieve a common goal)