Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 8

Other Alabama Physical Education sets

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: _The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns._PE19.8.1

  • A

    1.1 Locomotor: _Dance and rhythms_PE19.8.1.A

    1. 1

      Create a movement sequence to music as an individual or in a group to display command of rhythm and timing.PE19.8.1.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modelingPE19.8.1.1.APE

  • B

    1.2 Manipulative: _Throwing_PE19.8.1.B

    1. 2

      Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity during small-sided game play.PE19.8.1.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.PE19.8.1.2.APE

  • C

    1.3 Manipulative: _Catching_PE19.8.1.C

    1. 3

      Catch using an implement in a dynamic environment or modified game play.PE19.8.1.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).PE19.8.1.3.APE

  • D

    1.4 Manipulative: _Passing and receiving_PE19.8.1.D

    1. 4

      Pass and receive using an implement in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, speed and/or level, with proficiency.PE19.8.1.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.PE19.8.1.4.APE

  • E

    1.5 Manipulative: _Offensive skills_PE19.8.1.E

    1. 5

      Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.PE19.8.1.5

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modelingPE19.8.1.5.APE

  • F

    1.6 Manipulative: _Dribbling and ball control_PE19.8.1.F

    1. 6

      Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in modified game play.PE19.8.1.6

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.PE19.8.1.6.APE

  • G

    1.7 Manipulative: _Shooting on goal_PE19.8.1.G

    1. 7

      Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.PE19.8.1.7

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modelingPE19.8.1.7.APE

  • H

    1.8 Manipulative Skills: _Defensive skills_PE19.8.1.H

    1. 8

      Utilize appropriate defensive strategies during modified game play.PE19.8.1.8

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modelingPE19.8.1.8.APE

  • I

    1.9 Manipulative Skills: _Serving_PE19.8.1.I

    1. 9

      Execute a proper serve for distance and accuracy for net and wall games in modified game play.PE19.8.1.9

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.PE19.8.1.9.APE

  • J

    1.10 Manipulative Skills: _Striking_PE19.8.1.J

    1. 10

      Strike with proper form in modified game play.PE19.8.1.10

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.PE19.8.1.10.APE

  • K

    1.11 Manipulative Skills: _Volley_PE19.8.1.K

    1. 11

      Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long- handled implement during modified game play.PE19.8.1.11

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a balloon or beach ball; and reduce height of net or size of playing court.PE19.8.1.11.APE

Anchor Standard 2: Movement and performance: _The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance._PE19.8.2

  • A

    2.1 Movement Concepts: _Rules_PE19.8.2.A

    1. 1

      Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.PE19.8.2.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.PE19.8.2.1.APE

  • B

    2.2 Movement Concepts: _Sporting behavior_PE19.8.2.B

    1. 2

      Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.PE19.8.2.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.PE19.8.2.2.APE

  • C

    2.3 Movement Concepts: _Safety_PE19.8.2.C

    1. 3

      Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.PE19.8.2.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.PE19.8.2.3.APE

  • D

    2.4 Movement Concepts: _Creating space_PE19.8.2.D

    1. 4

      Open and close space during modified game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.PE19.8.2.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spotsPE19.8.2.4.APE

  • E

    2.5 Movement Concepts: _Transitions_PE19.8.2.E

    1. 5

      Analyze and critique effective transitions and anticipation of opponent's strategy by recovering quickly, communicating with teammates, and capitalizing on an advantage.PE19.8.2.5

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spotsPE19.8.2.5.APE

  • F

    2.6 Movement Concepts: _Offensive strategies_PE19.8.2.F

    1. 6

      Apply the skills or strategies necessary to score in modified game play.PE19.8.2.6

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spotsPE19.8.2.6.APE

  • G

    2.7 Movement Concepts: _Defensive strategies_PE19.8.2.G

    1. 7

      Apply the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring in a game situation.PE19.8.2.7

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spotsPE19.8.2.7.APE

  • H

    2.8 Movement Concepts: _Speed, direction, force_PE19.8.2.H

    1. 8

      Identify and apply Newton's laws of motion to various physical activities.PE19.8.2.8

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spotsPE19.8.2.8.APE

Anchor Standard 3: Physical Activity and Fitness: _The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness._PE19.8.3

  • A

    3.1 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Physical activity knowledge_PE19.8.3.A

    1. 1

      Develop a plan to address one possible barrier to maintaining a physically active lifestyle within the family, school, or community.PE19.8.3.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.1.APE

  • B

    3.2 Physical Activity and Fitness: _In classroom setting_PE19.8.3.B

    1. 2

      Analyze the differences between moderate and vigorous activities.PE19.8.3.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.2.APE

  • C

    3.3 Physical Activity and Fitness: _In non-school settings_PE19.8.3.C

    1. 3

      Create a plan for physical activity outside class, based on options available in the community.PE19.8.3.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.3.APE

  • D

    3.4 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Incorporating technology_PE19.8.3.D

    1. 4

      Determine the benefits of using available technology during physical activity.PE19.8.3.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.4.APE

  • E

    3.5 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_PE19.8.3.E

    1. 5

      Analyze the benefits of health-related and skill-related fitness components.PE19.8.3.5

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.5.APE

  • F

    3.6 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_PE19.8.3.F

    1. 6

      Use available technology to evaluate the quantity of individual exercise needed for optimal functioning.PE19.8.3.6

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.6.APE

  • G

    3.7 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Engagement in physical activity_PE19.8.3.G

    1. 7

      Design and apply a warm-up and cool-down routine for physical activity.PE19.8.3.7

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.7.APE

  • H

    3.8 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_PE19.8.3.H

    1. 8

      Use the overload principle in preparing a personal workout.PE19.8.3.8

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.8.APE

  • I

    3.9 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_PE19.8.3.I

    1. 9

      Apply concepts of physical fitness to adjust physical activity intensity.PE19.8.3.9

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.9.APE

  • J

    3.10 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_PE19.8.3.J

    1. 10

      Explain how body systems interact with one another during physical activity.PE19.8.3.10

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.10.APE

  • K

    3.11 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Assessment and program planning_PE19.8.3.K

    1. 11

      Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.PE19.8.3.11

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.PE19.8.3.11.APE

Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: _The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others._PE19.8.4

  • A

    4.1 Personal and Social Behavior: _Personal responsibility_PE19.8.4.A

    1. 1

      Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.PE19.8.4.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.1.APE

  • B

    4.2 Personal and Social Behavior: _Personal responsibility_PE19.8.4.B

    1. 2

      Use effective self-monitoring skills to incorporate opportunities for physical literacy.PE19.8.4.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.2.APE

  • C

    4.3 Personal and Social Behavior: _Accepting feedback_PE19.8.4.C

    1. 3

      Create an encouraging classroom environment by providing constructive feedback to peers without prompting from the teacher.PE19.8.4.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.3.APE

  • D

    4.4 Personal and Social Behavior: _Working with others_PE19.8.4.D

    1. 4

      Respond appropriately to participants' ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.PE19.8.4.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.4.APE

  • E

    4.5 Personal and Social Behavior: _Working with others_PE19.8.4.E

    1. 5

      Collaborate with classmates on problem-solving initiatives during large-group activities and game play.PE19.8.4.5

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.5.APE

  • F

    4.6 Personal and Social Behavior: _Rules and etiquette_PE19.8.4.F

    1. 6

      Apply rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.PE19.8.4.6

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.6.APE

  • G

    4.7 Personal and Social Behavior: _Safety_PE19.8.4.G

    1. 7

      Independently use equipment appropriately and identify specific safety concerns to prevent injuries.PE19.8.4.7

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.8.4.7.APE

Anchor Standard 5: Values Physical Activity: _The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction._PE19.8.5

  • A

    5.1 Values Physical Activity: _Health_PE19.8.5.A

    1. 1

      Analyze the empowering consequences of being physically active.PE19.8.5.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modelingPE19.8.5.1.APE

  • B

    5.2 Values Physical Activity: _Challenge_PE19.8.5.B

    1. 2

      Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.PE19.8.5.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modelingPE19.8.5.2.APE

  • C

    5.3 Values Physical Activity: _Self-expression & enjoyment_PE19.8.5.C

    1. 3

      Participate in an enjoyable activity that prompts individual self-expression.PE19.8.5.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modelingPE19.8.5.3.APE

  • D

    5.4 Values Physical Activity: _Social interaction_PE19.8.5.D

    1. 4

      Exhibit self-respect when asking for help or helping others in various physical activities without prompting.PE19.8.5.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modelingPE19.8.5.4.APE

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Physical Education (2019)

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