Physical Education
A Curriculum Guide for the
Middle Level
June 1995
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Physical Education Program
Aim
Goals
Rationale for a Conceptual Approach to Teaching Physical Education
The Three Perspectives of Physical Education
Overview of Course
The Foundational Perspective
The Activity Perspective
Activity Areas
Time Allotments for Activity Areas
Teaching in the Activity Areas
The Personal-Cultural Perspective
Components and Initiatives of Core Curriculum
Common Essential Learnings
Incorporating C.E.L.s into Lesson and Unit Planning
Suggested Foundational Objectives for the C.E.L.s
The Adaptive Dimension
Practical Considerations for Physical Education - Teachers
Gender Equity
Indian and Métis Curriculum Perspectives
Working with Indian and Métis Students in Saskatchewan Schools
Resource-based Learning and Library Resource Centres
Instructional Approaches
Direct Instruction Strategies
Indirect Instruction Strategies
Interactive Instruction Strategies
Independent Study Instruction Strategies
Experiential Instruction Strategies
Student Assessment and Evaluation
Definition of Terms
Relating Assessment and Evaluation to the Goals of Physical Education
Templates for Student Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment in the Affective Domain
Student Self-Assessment for Preparing and Conducting an
Interview
Assessing Group Presentations or Games
Cooperative Group Skills Checklist
Rating Scale for Cooperative Group Learning
My Group Skills or Performance
Anecdotal Records in Reflective Discussion/Discussion/Circle of Knowledge
Report Assessment
Rating Scale for Investigating Movement Patterns
Student Interest Inventory
Motor Skill Development
Basic Movement Patterns and Performance Cues
Performance Cues That Appear Most Frequently
Explanation of Performance Cues
Guidelines for Planning
Planning the Year
Foundational Objectives and Learning Objectives for the Activity Areas
Aquatics
Developmental Games and Sports
Educational Gymnastics
Fitness
Outdoor Pursuits
Rhythmics/Dance
Sample Lesson Plans
Aquatics
Developmental Games and Sports
Educational Gymnastics
Fitness
Designing a Circuit
Stretching with Towels or Ropes
Passive Stretching
Outdoor Pursuits
Rhythmics
Teacher Resources
Information to Caregivers about Middle Level Physical Education
Safety and Liability
References