Grade 8 PE Alabama Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: _The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns._

Create a movement sequence to music as an individual or in a group to display command of rhythm and timing.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

Strike with proper form in modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long- handled implement during modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a balloon or beach ball; and reduce height of net or size of playing court.

Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the activity during small-sided game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.

Catch using an implement in a dynamic environment or modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).

Pass and receive using an implement in combination with locomotor patterns, change of direction, speed and/or level, with proficiency.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

Execute a variety of offensive skills during modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.

Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

Utilize appropriate defensive strategies during modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

Execute a proper serve for distance and accuracy for net and wall games in modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.

1.1 Locomotor: _Dance and rhythms_

1.2 Manipulative: _Throwing_

1.3 Manipulative: _Catching_

1.4 Manipulative: _Passing and receiving_

1.5 Manipulative: _Offensive skills_

1.6 Manipulative: _Dribbling and ball control_

1.7 Manipulative: _Shooting on goal_

1.8 Manipulative Skills: _Defensive skills_

1.9 Manipulative Skills: _Serving_

1.10 Manipulative Skills: _Striking_

1.11 Manipulative Skills: _Volley_

Anchor Standard 2: Movement and performance: _The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance._

Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

Open and close space during modified game play by combining locomotor movements with movement concepts.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Analyze and critique effective transitions and anticipation of opponent's strategy by recovering quickly, communicating with teammates, and capitalizing on an advantage.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Apply the skills or strategies necessary to score in modified game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Apply the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring in a game situation.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

Identify and apply Newton's laws of motion to various physical activities.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

2.1 Movement Concepts: _Rules_

2.2 Movement Concepts: _Sporting behavior_

2.3 Movement Concepts: _Safety_

2.4 Movement Concepts: _Creating space_

2.5 Movement Concepts: _Transitions_

2.6 Movement Concepts: _Offensive strategies_

2.7 Movement Concepts: _Defensive strategies_

2.8 Movement Concepts: _Speed, direction, force_

Anchor Standard 3: Physical Activity and Fitness: _The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness._

Develop a plan to address one possible barrier to maintaining a physically active lifestyle within the family, school, or community.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Explain how body systems interact with one another during physical activity.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Analyze the differences between moderate and vigorous activities.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Create a plan for physical activity outside class, based on options available in the community.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Determine the benefits of using available technology during physical activity.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Analyze the benefits of health-related and skill-related fitness components.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Use available technology to evaluate the quantity of individual exercise needed for optimal functioning.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Design and apply a warm-up and cool-down routine for physical activity.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Use the overload principle in preparing a personal workout.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

Apply concepts of physical fitness to adjust physical activity intensity.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide information in alternate formats (words or pictures); provide instruction that allows for different learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic); use visual aids, prompts, and cues.

3.1 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Physical activity knowledge_

3.2 Physical Activity and Fitness: _In classroom setting_

3.3 Physical Activity and Fitness: _In non-school settings_

3.4 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Incorporating technology_

3.5 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_

3.6 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_

3.7 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Engagement in physical activity_

3.8 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_

3.9 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_

3.10 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Fitness knowledge_

3.11 Physical Activity and Fitness: _Assessment and program planning_

Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: _The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others._

Demonstrate appropriate methods of conflict resolution and respond in personally and socially responsible ways.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Use effective self-monitoring skills to incorporate opportunities for physical literacy.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Create an encouraging classroom environment by providing constructive feedback to peers without prompting from the teacher.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Respond appropriately to participants' ethical and unethical behavior during physical activity by using rules and guidelines for resolving conflicts.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Collaborate with classmates on problem-solving initiatives during large-group activities and game play.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Apply rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Independently use equipment appropriately and identify specific safety concerns to prevent injuries.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

4.1 Personal and Social Behavior: _Personal responsibility_

4.2 Personal and Social Behavior: _Personal responsibility_

4.3 Personal and Social Behavior: _Accepting feedback_

4.4 Personal and Social Behavior: _Working with others_

4.5 Personal and Social Behavior: _Working with others_

4.6 Personal and Social Behavior: _Rules and etiquette_

4.7 Personal and Social Behavior: _Safety_

Anchor Standard 5: Values Physical Activity: _The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction._

Analyze the empowering consequences of being physically active.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modeling

Apply recently learned strategies to develop a plan of action and make appropriate decisions based on those concepts when faced with an individual challenge.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modeling

Participate in an enjoyable activity that prompts individual self-expression.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modeling

Exhibit self-respect when asking for help or helping others in various physical activities without prompting.

___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Peer assistance and modeling

5.1 Values Physical Activity: _Health_

5.2 Values Physical Activity: _Challenge_

5.3 Values Physical Activity: _Self-expression & enjoyment_

5.4 Values Physical Activity: _Social interaction_