Grade 8 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.

Exhibits consistent effective use of rhythm and timing by creating a movement sequence to music as an individual or in a group.

Shoots on goal with a long-handled implement with controlled technique and accuracy in modified invasion games such as hockey (floor, field, ice) or lacrosse.

Drop-steps in the direction of the pass during player-to-player defense.

Executes consistently a legal serve for distance and accuracy for net/wall games (e.g., badminton, volleyball, pickleball).

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

Demonstrates the mature form of forehand and backhand strokes with a short- or long-handled implement with power and accuracy in net games (e.g., pickleball, tennis, badminton, paddle ball).

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

Forehand and backhand volleys with a mature form and control using a short-handled implement during modified game play.

Two-hand-volleys with control in a small-sided game.

Applies consistently a mature underhand pattern with accuracy and control in more than one target game (e.g., bowling, bocci, horseshoes).

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

Throws with a mature pattern strategically appropriate to the activity.

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement for power to open space in a variety of small-sided games.

Catches, using an implement, from different trajectories and speeds in a dynamic environment or modified game play.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in at least two self-selected outdoor activities.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in at least two self-selected individual-performance activities.

Demonstrate age-appropriate threshold zones for one and target zone for the remaining four health-related fitness components.

Catches using an implement in a dynamic environment or modified game play.

Passes and receives with an implement in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction, speed and/or level with competency in small sided invasion games.

Executes at least two of the following to create open space during modified game play: pivots, fakes, jab steps, screens.

Executes the following offensive skills during small-sided game play: pivot, give and go, and fakes.

Dribbles with dominant and non-dominant hand using a change of speed and direction in small-sided game play.

Foot-dribbles or dribbles with an implement with control, changing speed and direction during small-sided game play.

Opens and closes space during small-sided game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.

Identifies sacrifice situations and attempt to advance a teammate.

Reduces open spaces in the field by working with teammates to maximize coverage.

Apply and incorporate Newton's laws of motion to various activities.

Implements safe protocols in a variety of activities.

Analyze and establish personal FITT Principles goals.

Executes several of the following offensive tactics to create open space: moves to create open space on and off the ball; uses a variety of passes, fakes and pathways; give and go.

Creates offense tactics in dynamic activities (e.g., cutting and passing quickly, and using fakes off the ball).

Reduces open space on defense by staying on the goal side of the offensive player and reducing the distance to him/her (third-party perspective).

Reduces open space by not allowing the catch (denial) and 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, communicating with teammates and capitalizing on an advantage.

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

Varies placement, force and timing of return to prevent anticipation by opponent.

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

Identifies the five components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, body composition) and explains the connections between fitness and overall physical and mental health.

Describe the importance of proper movement and movement patterns for the prevention of injury.

Uses the overload principle (FITT formula) in preparing a personal workout.

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

Defines how perceived exertion can be used to adjust workout intensity during physical activity.

Explains how body systems interact with one another (e.g., blood transports nutrients from the digestive system, oxygen from the respiratory system) during physical activity.

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

Designs and implements a program to improve levels of health-related fitness and nutrition.

Describes the relationship between poor nutrition and health risk factors.

Demonstrates basic movements used in other stress-reducing activities such as yoga and Tai Chi.

Participates in a variety of self-selected cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility activities.

Actively participates in and analyzes a variety of self chosen aerobic and strength activities using technology.

Participates in a variety of self-selected lifetime recreational individual, dual, and team activities.

Compares and contrasts health-related fitness components.

Uses available technology to self-monitor quantity of exercise needed for a minimal health standard and/or optimal functioning based on current fitness level.

Employs a variety of appropriate static and dynamic stretching techniques for all major muscle groups.

Accepts responsibility for improving one's own levels of physical activity and fitness while supporting the efforts of others.

Uses effective self-monitoring skills to incorporate opportunities for physical activity in and outside of school.

Provides encouragement and appropriate feedback to peers without prompting from the teacher.

Responds appropriately to participants' ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

Cooperates and distributes leadership responsibilities with multiple classmates on problem-solving initiatives including adventure activities, large-group initiatives and game play.

Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games and/or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

Exhibits the fundamentals of good sportsmanship.

Independently uses physical activity and fitness equipment appropriately, and identifies specific safety concerns associated with the activity.

Identifies the five components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and body composition) and explains the connections between fitness and overall physical and mental health.

Analyzes the empowering benefits of being physically active.

Develops a plan of action and makes appropriate decisions based on that plan when faced with an individual challenge.

Discusses how enjoyment could be increased in self-selected physical activities.

Identifies and participates in an enjoyable activity that prompts individual self-expression.

Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities.

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.