Grade 7 PE South Dakota Standards

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, employment opportunities and social interaction.

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self, others and environment.

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to enhance movement and performance.

The physically literate individual demonstrates proficiency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for a different dance form from among folk, social, creative, line and world dance.

Shoots on goal with correct technique and accuracy in small-sided game play.

Slides in any directions while on defense without crossing feet.

Executes consistently a legal serve to a predetermined target for net/wall games (e.g., badminton, volleyball, pickleball).

Strikes, with a mature overhand pattern, in a dynamic environment for net/wall games (e.g., volleyball, handball, badminton, tennis).

Demonstrates the mature form of forehand and backhand strokes with a long-handled implement in net games (e.g., badminton, tennis).

Transfers weight with correct timing using a low to high striking pattern with a short-handled implement on the forehand side.

Forehand and backhand volleys with a mature form and control using a short-handled implement.

Two-hand-volleys with control in a dynamic environment.

Performs consistently a mature underhand pattern with accuracy and control for one target game (e.g., bowling, bocci, horseshoes).

Strikes, with an implement, a stationary object for accuracy and distance in activities (e.g., croquet, shuffleboard, golf).

Throws with a mature pattern for distance or power appropriate to the activity during small-sided game play.

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement to open space in a variety of practice tasks.

Catches, with a mature pattern, from different trajectories using a variety of objects in small-sided game play.

Demonstrates correct technique for a variety of skills in one self-selected outdoor activity.

Demonstrates correct technique for a variety of skills in one self-selected individual-performance activity.

Demonstrate age-appropriate target zones for each of the health-related fitness components.

Catches with a mature pattern from a variety of trajectories using different objects in small-sided game play.

Passes and receives with feet in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction and speed with competency in small sided invasion games.

Executes at least one of the following designed to create open space during small-sided game play: pivots, fakes, jab steps.

Performs the following offensive skills with defensive pressure: pivot, give and go, and fakes.

Dribbles with dominant and non-dominant hand using a change of speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Foot-dribbles or dribbles with an implement combined with passing in a variety of practice tasks.

Reduces open space by using locomotor movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping and landing, changing size and shape of the body) in combination with movement concepts (e.g., reducing the angle in the space, reducing distance between player and goal).

Uses a variety of shots (e.g., slap and run, bunt, line drive, high arc) to hit to open space.

Selects the correct defensive play based on the situation (e.g., number of outs).

Identifies Newton's laws of motion to various activities.

Demonstrate appropriate skills and use of equipment for a variety of activities.

Determine FITT components achieved during a variety of activities.

Executes various offensive tactics to create open space (e.g., uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes; give and go).

Executes various offensive tactics to create open space (e.g., uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes; give and go).

Reduces open space on defense by staying close to the opponent as he/she nears the goal.

Reduces open space by not allowing the catch (denial) or anticipating the speed of the object or person for the purpose of interception or deflection.

Transitions from offense to defense or defense to offense by recovering quickly and communicating with teammates.

Creates open space in net/wall games with a long-handled implement by varying force, direction and moving opponent from side to side.

Selects offensive shot based on opponent's location (hit where opponent is not).

Varies the speed and/or trajectory of the shot based on location of the object in relation to the target.

Identifies barriers related to maintaining a physically active lifestyle and seeks solutions for eliminating those barriers.

Describes the role of exercise and nutrition in weight management.

Describes the overload principle (FITT formula) for different types of physical activity, the training principles on which the formula is based and how the formula and principles affect fitness.

Designs a warm-up/cool-down regimen for a self-selected physical activity.

Defines how perceived exertion can be used to determine work effort or intensity of exercise.

Describes how muscles pull on bones to create movement in pairs by relaxing and contracting.

Designs and implements a program of remediation for two areas of weakness based on the results of health-related fitness assessment.

Maintains a physical activity and nutrition log for at least two weeks and reflects on activity levels and nutrition as documented in the log.

Develops strategies to balance healthy food, snacks and water intake, along with daily physical activity.

Practices strategies for dealing with stress, such as deep breathing, guided visualization and aerobic exercise.

Chooses to participate in a variety of cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility activities with teacher guidance.

Actively engages in a variety of aerobic and strength activities using technology.

Participates in and analyzes a variety of lifetime recreational individual, dual, and team activities.

Distinguishes between health-related and skill-related fitness.

Adjusts physical activity based on quantity of exercise needed for a minimal health standard and/or optimal functioning based on current fitness level.

Describes and demonstrates the difference between dynamic and static stretches.

Exhibits responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors and supporting classmates.

Demonstrates both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation by selecting opportunities to participate in physical activity outside of class.

Provides corrective feedback to a peer, using teacher-generated guidelines, and incorporating appropriate tone and other communication skills.

Demonstrates cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

Problem-solves with a small group of classmates during adventure activities, small-group initiatives or game play.

Demonstrates knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating modified physical activities/games or following parameters to create or modify a dance.

Exhibits the fundamentals of good sportsmanship.

Independently uses physical activity and exercise equipment appropriately and safely.

Identifies different types of physical activities and describes how each exerts a positive impact on overall physical and mental health.

Identifies positive mental and emotional aspects of participating in a variety of physical activities.

Generates positive strategies (e.g., offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others) and providing possible solutions when faced with a group challenge.

Identifies why self-selected physical activities create enjoyment.

Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment through physical activity.

Demonstrates the importance of social interaction by helping and encouraging others, avoiding trash talk and providing support to classmates.

determine the connections among physical education/fitness careers and other employment fields.

determine the requirements of and the personal qualifications needed for various physical education/fitness careers.

analyze employment options affiliated with physical education/fitness careers and how they impact society.

Students will analyze employment/career options in the physical education/fitness fields.

seek personally challenging physical activities in pursuance of personal success and satisfaction.

analyze the mental, physical, and social factors necessary for maintaining a healthy balance in relation to physical activities.

describe the role of motivation and attitude in achieving personal satisfaction from physical activity.

Students will evaluate the unique benefits of perseverance and pursuance of challenging physical activity.

explain the psychological benefits gained from participation in physical activity.

describe the social benefits of participating in physical activities.

participate in various physical activities to experience personal satisfaction.

Students will evaluate how physical activity serves as a vehicle to provide opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.

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

model respect for diversity in physical activity settings.

apply strategies for maintaining inclusion of all students in physical activity settings.

determine how an individual's uniqueness enhances physical activity settings and/or endeavors.

Students will evaluate the positive impact of contributions provided through human diversity.

distribute leadership responsibilities by fulfilling various roles in group settings.

determine and incorporate strengths of each individual in physical activity settings.

acknowledge and appreciate the worth of the various roles inherent to a group setting.

Students will value and maximize the contributions and potential of each individual in group activities.

implement effective conflict resolution processes and techniques in physical activity settings.

demonstrate and encourage proper etiquette and sportsmanship in physical activity settings.

accept personal responsibility for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.

Students will model and encourage appropriate personal and social conduct in physical activities.

Students will develop responsible and respectful personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

model and share the results of a commitment to on-going physical activity.

analyze and adapt personal fitness activities to meet changing needs.

analyze available options of school/community health-related facilities and human resources.

Students will participate regularly in physical activities that contribute to attainment of personal health-related fitness.

choose safe, beneficial techniques and apply related theory to improve health-related fitness.

correlate the practice of a specific physical activity with the resulting benefit to health-related fitness.

interpret and share the results of on-going physical activity

Students will evaluate the health-related/fitness benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activity.

adjust frequency, intensity, time, and type of physical activity based on personal need.

maintain personal fitness log to monitor changes in health-related fitness.

compare personal data with scientifically based data to determine health-related fitness level.

Students will monitor personal fitness level and alter activity to enhance health-related fitness.

Students will participate in physical activity to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.

compare the effectiveness of selected performance strategies.

apply complex performance strategies in specific situations.

Performance strategies appropriate for specific situations.

Students will evaluate various strategies leading to successful performance.

select appropriate practice/training procedures based on evaluative feedback of skill acquisition and performance.

describe training and conditioning principles and practices that impact skill acquisition and performance.

investigate the interrelationships among the physical, emotional, cognitive, and scientific factors affecting performance.

Students will evaluate the influence of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on improving performance.

assess the results of using specific scientific concepts and principles within a performance.

apply pertinent scientific concepts and principles to achieve a desired outcome.

correlate pertinent scientific concepts and principles to a specific movement.

Students will apply scientific concepts and principles to analyze performance of self and others.

Students will analyze scientific concepts and and principles to understand, evaluate, and enhance movement skill acquisition and performance.

analyze the effectiveness of kinesthetic adjustments made during intermediate non locomotor/stability movement patterns.

maintain body equilibrium in intermediate movement patterns in modified physical activities and/or games.

react to various forces to maintain static or dynamic balance while performing intermediate skills.

Students will exhibit a mature kinesthetic sense in nonlocomotor/stability movement patterns in specialized activities.

analyze the effectiveness of transferring complex manipulative movement patterns into specific activities and/or games.

adapt manipulative movement patterns to the demands of an unpredictable situation within activities and/or games.

maintain mature form in complex manipulative movement patterns.

Students will apply correct technique when performing complex manipulative movement patterns in specialized activities.

analyze the effectiveness of transferring complex locomotor movement patterns into specific activities and/or games.

adapt locomotor movement patterns to the demands of an unpredictable situation within activities and/or games.

maintain mature form in complex locomotor movement patterns.

Students will model complex locomotor movement patterns in specialized activities.

Students will develop competency in all fundamental movement skills and proficiency in some movement forms.