Course Objectives - MYP Physical Education - Level One
A. Use of Knowledge
At the end of the first year, students should be able to:
•Demonstrate some knowledge of physical education terminology in
context
•Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts, strategies, techniques and rules related to a variety of physical activities, and apply them in simplified contexts
•Describe and explain basic principles that contribute to fitness, and their importance in various contexts
•Use their knowledge to identify and assess the impact of factors that influence situations, and solve simple problems in familiar situations.
B. Movement Composition
At the end of the first year, students should be able to:
•Explore simple movement possibilities and variations according to the basic principles of a particular aesthetic activity, with guidance from the teacher
•Compose basic aesthetic movements
•Link movements in order to compose simple aesthetic sequences, taking into account the concepts of space, time, level, force and flow, with guidance from the teacher.
C. Performance
At the end of the first year, students should be able to:
•Demonstrate the basic skills and techniques necessary for active participation in modified performance situations in a variety of physical activities
•Apply basic tactics, strategies and rules in modified performance environments in both individual and group situations
•Perform simple interpretations of movement concepts and basic movement sequences in a variety of physical contexts.
D. Social Skills and Personal Engagement
At the end of the first year, students should be able to:
•Express themselves effectively, including basic verbal and nonverbal forms of communication
•Demonstrate a positive attitude by supporting and encouraging others
•Show respect and sensitivity to their own and different cultures
•Show enthusiasm and commitment when taking part in the activity
•Reflect upon their own achievements in terms of strengths and
weaknesses.
•Set simple goals to enhance learning and devise a basic plan for
achieving them.
Course Objectives - MYP Physical Education - Level Three
A. Use of Knowledge
At the end of the third year, students should be able to:
•Use some physical education terminology in context
•Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts, strategies, techniques and rules related to a variety of physical activities, and apply them in context
•Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles that contribute to fitness, and their importance in various contexts
•Use their knowledge to identify and analyze factors that influence situations, and solve problems in simple unfamiliar situations.
B. Movement Composition
At the end of the third year, students should be able to:
•Explore movement possibilities and variations in accordance with the basic principles of a particular aesthetic activity
•Compose basic aesthetic movements
•Link movements in order to compose simple aesthetic sequences, taking into account the concepts of space, time, level, force and flow, with limited guidance from the teacher.
C. Performance
At the end of the third year, students should be able to:
•Demonstrate the skills and techniques necessary for active participation in some more complex performance situations in a variety of physical activities
•Apply tactics, strategies and rules in some more complex performance environments in both individual and group situations
•Perform movement concepts and sequences of movement in a variety of physical contexts.
D. Social Skills and Personal Engagement
At the end of the third year, students should be able to:
•Express themselves effectively, including basic verbal and nonverbal forms of communication
•Demonstrate a positive attitude by supporting and encouraging others
•Show respect and sensitivity to their own and different cultures
•Show enthusiasm and commitment when taking part in the activity
•Reflect upon their own achievements in terms of strengths and
weaknesses.
•Set simple goals to enhance learning and devise a basic plan for
achieving them.
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