Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 8

Other New York Physical Education sets

Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.1

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    Sports Skills and Games

    1. 1

      Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in a variety of games and sports.1.1.8

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    Dance, Movement, and Rhythmic Activities

    1. 2

      Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in dance, movement, and rhythmic activities.1.2.8

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    Fitness Activities

    1. 3

      Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in a variety of fitness activities.1.3.8

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    Lifetime Activities

    1. 4

      Demonstrates mature forms of specialized skills in lifetime activities. 1.4.8

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.2

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    Movement Concepts

    1. 1

      Applies movement concepts, locomotor, and/or manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.2.1.8

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    Strategies and Tactics

    1. 2

      Applies maturing forms of strategies, tactics, and communication independently in small-sided game play and other physical activities.2.2.8

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.3

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    Fitness Planning

    1. 1

      Applies the FITT principle to more than one health-related component of fitness.3.1.8

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    Additional Health-Enhancing Behaviors

    1. 2

      Evaluates the application of personal habits and strategies related to healthenhancing behaviors. 3.2.8

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.4

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    Self-awareness and management

    1. 1

      Applies rules and etiquette while accepting responsibility for individual improvement in physical activity settings.4.1.8

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    Social awareness and relationship skills

    1. 2

      Demonstrates citizenship by respecting for diversity and including others in physical activity settings.  4.2.8

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    Responsible decision making

    1. 3

      Evaluates problem-solving skills and conflict resolution tactics in physical activity settings.4.3.8

Recognizes the value of physical activity for overall wellness, enjoyment, challenge, and/or self-expression.5

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    Overall Wellness

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      Explains the connections between fitness and overall wellness.5.1.8

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      Evaluates strategies and solutions to a group physical activity challenge. 5.2.8

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    Self-Expression/Enjoyment

    1. 3

      Describes how enjoyment could be increased in self-selected physical activities.5.3.8

Recognizes career opportunities and manages personal and community resources related to physical activity and fitness to achieve and maintain overall wellness.6

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    Personal and Community Resources

    1. 1

      Designs a physical activity outing that includes personal and community resources, supports, and overcomes barriers.6.1.8

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    Careers

    1. 2

      Evaluates personal attributes as they relate to career options, physical activity, and fitness. 6.2.8

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Grade 8

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