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2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Grades 6-8 Physical Education

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The physically literate individual will demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. 6.1

1
Individual-Performance Activities6.1.1
1. A
  Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one selected individual performance activity.6.1.1.A
2
Outdoor Pursuits6.1.2
1. A
  Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one selected outdoor activity.6.1.2.A
3
Dance and Rhythm6.1.3
1. A
  Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for one of the following activities: dance, including folk, social, creative, line, and world;jump bands; and cardio drumming. 6.1.3.A
4
Throwing6.1.4
1. A
  Demonstrates a mature underhand or overhand motion pattern for accuracy.6.1.4.A
5
Catching6.1.5
1. A
  Demonstrates a mature catching pattern from a variety of trajectories using different objects during practice.6.1.5.A
6
Passing and Receiving 6.1.6
1. A
  Demonstrates passing and receiving with hands, feet, or implement with competency while moving, changing direction, and speed.6.1.6.A
2. B
  Demonstrates a lead pass with competency, while stationary, to a moving receiver. 6.1.6.B
7
Dribbling6.1.7
1. A
  Demonstrates dribbling skills with dominant hand, foot, or implement with control while moving, changing direction, and speed.6.1.7.A
8
Striking6.1.8
1. A
  Demonstrates striking with competency.6.1.8.A
2. B
  Demonstrates striking a stationary or moving object with competency using an implement with force in a variety of practices (such as golf, hockey). 6.1.8.B
9
Forehand and Backhand6.1.9
1. A
  Demonstrates correct forehand and backhand strokes with competency while transferring weight with correct timing.6.1.9.A
10
Shooting6.1.10
1. A
  Demonstrates shooting on goal with competency during a closed environment practice. 6.1.10.A
11
Serving6.1.11
1. A
  Demonstrates a correct underhand or overhand serve with competency, control, and weight transfer.6.1.11.A
12
Volleying6.1.12
1. A
  Demonstrates a controlled forehand volley with mature form.6.1.12.A
13
Offensive Skills 6.1.13
1. A
  Demonstrates movement without the ball or object (such as pivot, give and go, and fakes). 6.1.13.A
2. B
  Demonstrates movement with the ball or object (such as dribbling) without defensive pressure to create open space. 6.1.13.B
14
Defensive Skills6.1.14
1. A
  Demonstrates the ready position in defense by weight on balls of feet, arms extended, and eyes on the midsection of the offensive player. 6.1.14.A

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.6.2

1
Target Games6.2.1
1. A
  Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in grade seven. 6.2.1.A
2
Movement and Rhythm6.2.2
1. A
  Varies the application of force when performing movement activities.6.2.2.A
3
Outdoor Pursuits6.2.3
1. A
  Identifies appropriate decisions to ensure safety of self or others.6.2.3.A
4
Offensive Tactics6.2.4
1. A
  Demonstrates at least one way to create open space (such as moving to open space without a ball or object; using a variety of passes, pivots, and fakes; using the give and go maneuver; using the width and length of the field/court). (invasion games)6.2.4.A
2. B
  Identifies open spaces and attempts to strike objects into the space. (field and strike games)6.2.4.B
5
Defensive Tactics6.2.5
1. A
  Demonstrates at least one way to reduce open space (such as changing body position; by not allowing the catch (denial); allowing the catch, but not the return pass). (invasion games) 6.2.5.A
2. B
  Identifies the correct defensive play based on the situation (such as number of outs). (field and strike games)6.2.5.B
6
Transitions, Invasion Games6.2.6
1. A
  Demonstrates the transitions from offense to defense and defense to offense by recovering quickly. 6.2.6.A
7
Creating Space, Net and Wall Games6.2.7
1. A
  Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in grade seven.6.2.7.A
8
Tactics and Shots, Net and Wall Games6.2.8
1. A
  Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in grade seven.6.2.8.A

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. 6.3

1
Physical Activity Benefits 6.3.1
1. A
  Describes how being physically active leads to a healthy body. 6.3.1.A
2
Engagement in Physical Activity6.3.2
1. A
  Participates in self-selected physical activity outside of physical education class. 6.3.2.A
3
Components of Fitness6.3.3
1. A
  Identifies the skill-related fitness components.6.3.3.A
4
Health-Related Fitness6.3.4
1. A
  Differentiates between aerobic and anaerobic physical activity. 6.3.4.A
2. B
  Demonstrates correct techniques and methods of stretching. 6.3.4.B
3. C
  Uses pacing in cardiorespiratory endurance activities. 6.3.4.C
5
FITT Principle6.3.5
1. A
  Describes each component of the FITT principle (frequency, intensity, time, type) for cardiorespiratory endurance.6.3.5.A
6
Phases of Exercise6.3.6
1. A
  Describes the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity. 6.3.6.A
7
Engagement in Fitness Activities6.3.7
1. A
  Participates in a variety of cardiorespiratory endurance activities. 6.3.7.A
8
Body Systems6.3.8
1. A
  Identifies major muscles used in selected physical activities. 6.3.8.A
9
Nutrition6.3.9
1. A
  Compares and contrasts caloric expenditure for a variety of physical activities.6.3.9.A
10
Goal-Setting 6.3.10
1. A
  Uses a SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) goal to improve or maintain one area of health-related fitness based on a fitness assessment. 6.3.10.A
11
Physical Activity and Nutrition Log6.3.11
1. A
  Maintains and reflects on an activity log to create goals pertaining to a personal physical activity. 6.3.11.A

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.6.4

1
Personal Responsibility6.4.1
1. A
  Exhibits personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for the facilities, and exhibiting safe behaviors. 6.4.1.A
2
Rules and Etiquette6.4.2
1. A
  Identifies rules and etiquette for physical activities, games, dance, and rhythmic activities.6.4.2.A
3
Receiving and Providing Feedback6.4.3
1. A
  Demonstrates responsibility by providing and accepting corrective feedback to improve performance. 6.4.3.A
4
Working with Others6.4.4
1. A
  Cooperates with a small group of classmates during physical activities. 6.4.4.A
5
Safety6.4.5
1. A
  Uses physical activity and fitness equipment appropriately and safely with teacher guidance.6.4.5.A

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self expression, and/or social interaction.6.5

1
Health6.5.1
1. A
  Applies strategies for overcoming individual challenges in a physical activity setting (such as extending effort, asking for help or feedback, or modifying the tasks).6.5.1.A
2
Challenge6.5.2
1. A
  Applies strategies for overcoming individual challenges in a physical activity setting (such as extending effort, asking for help or feedback, or modifying the tasks).6.5.2.A
3
Self-Expression and Enjoyment6.5.3
1. A
  Describes how moving competently in a physical activity setting creates enjoyment. 6.5.3.A
4
Social Interaction6.5.4
1. A
  Demonstrates respect for self and others by following the rules and encouraging others in various physical activities and games.6.5.4.A

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Where can I read the official document?: 2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Grades 6-8 Physical Education

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