Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Physical activity is an important part of overall health and well-being.
Finding enjoyable recreational activities can motivate people to participate more regularly in physical activity.
Safety and injury prevention practices allow lifelong participation in physical activities.
Content
Learning Standards
Content
Health and well-being
- the role of nutrition and how it can affect health and performance
- potential short- and long-term consequences of health decisions
- benefits of physical activities for health and mental well-being
Safety
- physical activity safety and etiquette
- following rules of games and activities
- demonstrating positive behaviours that show respect for individual abilities, interests, gender, and cultural backgrounds
- demonstrating self-respect and self-confidence
- demonstrating fair play and showing respect for other players/participants
- injury prevention and management
- following personal safety practices during physical activity (e.g., respecting their own and others’ abilities and limits, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, following instructions)
- applying rules and guidelines for participating safely in specific activities (e.g., wearing hockey helmet and pads, checking that the field is clear before shooting an arrow or tossing a discus, using a spotter for gymnastics or rock-climbing)
- modelling safety procedures for others
- applying principles of first aid (e.g., knowing how to access first aid and other emergency assistance, taking first aid training)
- participating in warmup and cool-down activities
Participation
- proper physical movement patterns, including non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills
- ways to monitor and adjust physical exertion levels
- rules and guidelines for different types of sports and activities
- potential barriers to participation
- money
- time
- available facilities and activities in your community
- health issues
- awareness of, for example, proper diet, fitness routines, and sustainable activities
- Key questions:
- Where can I find resources to try the activities I’m interested in?
- What activities are available in my community?
Curricular Competency
Learning Standards
Curricular Competency
Health and well-being
Explain how developing competencies in physical activities can increase confidence and encourage lifelong participation in those activities
Explain the importance of maintaining personal health
Identify and explain motivational factors influencing participation in recreational activities
- Key questions:
- What physical activities am I passionate about?
- Could I do these activities after I finish secondary school?
- Do I prefer doing individual, team, or group-based activities?
Describe the impact of various types of physical activities on health and mental well-being
Safety
Demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
- consistently respecting and following all rules
- competing fairly (e.g., using talent and ability to play their best, following both the spirit and the letter of the rules, demonstrating self-officiating)
- demonstrating respect for their own and others’ individual abilities
- demonstrating emotional self-control (e.g., being a gracious winner or loser)
- volunteering in class
- encouraging others
- leading warmup or cool-down activities
- helping set up or take down equipment
- officiating
- mentoring others
Explain how the use of proper techniques prevents injury
Participation
Develop and demonstrate skills needed to plan, organize, and safely participate in recreational events and other preferred physical activities
Apply methods of monitoring and adjusting exertion levels in physical activity
Plan ways to overcome potential barriers to participation in physical activities