What are characteristics of a quality PE program - Answers Organized around content standards
Set of content standards
Defined by a number of competencies
Measurable
Success for all students
Student centered
What are the SHAPE National Standards - Answers Standard 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of
motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and
performance.
Standard 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of
physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5. Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression
and/or social interaction.
What is Psychomotor content - Answers Fundamental Motor Skills
Locomotor
Nonlocomotor
Manipulative
Movement Concepts
Specialized Motor Skills
, Rhythmic Movement
Gymnastics
Games
Sports
What is cognitive content - Answers Understand basic movement vocabulary
Teach youngsters to be self-directed learners
Students evaluate their performance and self-correct skill technique
Understand simple motor learning principles (i.e., how to practice)
What is Health related fitness content - Answers Develop Lifestyle Habits that Foster Wellness
Explain why physical activity is important to health
Make meaningful decisions about personal wellness
Simple principles about
Nutrition
Stress
Substance abuse
What is affective content - Answers Develop and exhibit Quality Social Skills and responsible behavior
Participation
Cooperation
Competition
Tolerance
Citizenship
Fair play
Listening
Empathy
What is the research support for spark - Answers To date, over 45 publications in peer-reviewed journals
have shown that students who participate in SPARK PE improve: