9201 East Hampton Drive
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Physical Education
Phone No.
Fax No.
301-808-2849
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Curricula Aligned To: SHAPE America Physical Education Standards
About the Program
Physical education is an academic subject and serves as the foundation of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan (CSPAP) and, as such, demands the same education rigor as other core subjects. Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.
Prince George’s County Physical Education will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to become physically literate individuals. This will ensure the growth of the child holistically by providing them with the awareness and the appreciation for sustaining a healthy lifestyle through effective and relevant pedagogy.
Elementary School Physical Education
Elementary physical education skill themes are based on the SHAPE America Standards and Grade level outcomes below:
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT (Pre-K to 5th) |
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Locomotor Skills |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Hopping, Galloping, Jogging, Sliding, Jumping & Landing, Dance, Skipping, Running, Jogging vs. Sprinting, Leaping, Sprinting vs. Running, Running for distance, Pacing, Combining traveling & manipulative skills for purpose of scoring |
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Movement Concepts |
The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. |
Space, Pathways, Shapes, Levels, Speed, Direction, Force, Combining movement concepts into sequences, Strategies in Chasing/Fleeing Activities, Types of kicks for sport/game situations, Offensive and Defensive Strategies in Invasion and Net/Wall Games, Actions needed for games/sports situations |
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Fitness Knowledge |
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Heart Health, Developing Strength, Fitness Activities, Health Balance, Health-Related Fitness Components, Warm-up/Cool-down, Importance of Physical Activity, Fitness Assessments, Area of Need, Health Related vs. Skill Related Fitness, Fitness Plan, Analyzing Fitness results |
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Non-Locomotor |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns |
Balance variety, Body Positions, Weight transfers on different bases of support, Rolling in different directions, Overhand Throw, Catching with hands, Dribbling/Ball Control with Hands, Balance & Muscular Tension/Extension, Intermediate balances, Combining for a gymnastics sequence |
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Manipulative |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns |
Jumping Rope, Underhand Throw, Catching, Dribbling/Ball Control with Hands, Dribbling/Ball Control with Feet, Kicking, Striking, Underhand Volley, Control with Feet at different speeds, Passing & Receiving with Feet, Striking with Short & Long Handled Implement, Throwing to target & Moving Partner, Catching at different levels, Jump Rope Routine with Partner, Throwing & Catching while in motion |
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Working with Others |
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. |
Sharing, Working Cooperatively, Encouraging Others, Accepting all skill levels, Accepts, recognizes, involves others of high and low skill abilities |
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Nutrition |
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Energy, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Foods, Identifying Foods for Before/After Physical Activity, Hydration, Food choice impact |
Middle School Physical Education
Middle School physical education skill themes are based on the SHAPE America Standards and Grade level outcomes below:
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT (Grades 6-8) |
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Dance & Rhythms |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Folk, Social, Creative, Line, or World, Aerobic fitness/dance |
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Games & Sports Invasion Games Net/Wall Games Target Games |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. |
Invasion Games: Passing & Receiving, Offensive Skills, Dribbling/Ball Control, Shooting on Goal, Creating Space with Movement, Creating space with offensive tactics, Reducing space by changing size and shape, Reducing space by using denial Net/Wall Games: Two hand volley, Serving, Offensive strategies, Using tactics and shots, Striking/Forehand and Backhand, Volley, Creating Space, Using Tactics and Shots Target Games: Underhand throw, Striking, Shot selection, Throwing, Catching, Striking, Offensive Strategies |
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Fitness Knowledge |
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Fitness Testing, Health Related Vs. Skill Related Fitness, Dynamic Vs. Static Stretching, FITT, Nutrition, Body Systems, Assessment & Program Planning |
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Working with Others |
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. |
Sharing, Respect, Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, |
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Social Awareness and Personal Responsibility |
The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. |
Appreciation for personal wellness, Appreciation for all individuals regardless of ability levels |
High School School Physical Education
High School physical education skill themes are based on the SHAPE America Standards and Grade level outcomes below:
Personal Fitness
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT |
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Goal Setting |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Fitness Profile, fitness assessments, S.M.A.R.T Goals. |
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Cardio Fitness |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Cardiorespiratory endurance, aerobics, anaerobics, heart rate, and pulse. |
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Muscle Fitness |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Muscular strength, muscular endurance, circuit training, principle of progression, principle of overload, principle of specificity, principle of rest and recovery. |
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Flexibility |
The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. |
FITT Principle, PNF, Ballistic, Static Stretching. and dynamic, yoga. |
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Stress Management |
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. |
Identifying types of stress, distress, eustress and coping strategies. |
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Body Composition |
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. |
Body composition, BMI, and lean body mass. |
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Nutrition |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Macronutrients, micronutrients, calories, energy expenditure, MyPlate. |
Lifetime Sports
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT |
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Fitness |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Cardio/Wellness/Mindfulness, Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, Obstacle Course, Speed & Agility/Race |
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Striking/Fielding |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Golf, Kickball, Matball |
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Net/Wall |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Badminton, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Tennis |
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Lawn & Leisure |
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Rolling/Sliding, Underhand Toss |
Team Sports
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT |
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Invasion Games |
Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance. |
Soccer, Lacrosse, Ultimate Games, Football, Handball, Basketball |
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Striking/Fielding |
Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. |
Softball, Floor Hockey |
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Net/Wall Games |
Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance. |
Volleyball |
Physical Training
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THEME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTENT |
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Goal Setting |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Safety Foundations, Fitness Assessment, Body Mechanics |
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Weight Training |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Muscle Groups/Anatomy, Training Methods, Muscle Techniques, Free weights vs machine, FITT principle, Hydration & Nutrition, Body Composition, Modification/Injury Prevention, Training Principles, Fitness Components |
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Circuit Training |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Muscular Strength & Endurance, Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Low Intensity vs High Intensity, Upper body, Lower body core, Cardio |
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Final Project |
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve a health- enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. |
Creating a training plan |