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The six main goals forming the core of the
physical education curriculum are listed below.
- Physical activity: For the child to derive pleasure from
participation in physical activity and spark interest in further
opportunities to acquire, improve and utilize skills which are
essential for lifelong participation in physical activity.
- For the child to learn group games, dances and stunts which they
can play on their own.
- For the child to acquire a degree of success when performing
physical activities.
Physical fitness and wellness: For the child to develop and
maintain the highest possible level of physical fitness and wellness
necessary to perform optimally during work, play and emergency
situations.
and appropriate activities to engage in to acquire physical fitness.
- Improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and
endurance and flexibility.
- Acquiring and maintaining ideal body composition
- Using a warm-up routine prior to engaging in activity and a cool
down afterwards.
- Understanding the relationship between nutrition and exercise.
- Understanding the value of adequate and regular sleep.
- Observing sound practice relating to bodily health and cleanliness.
Movement skill and knowledge: For the child to acquire
increasingly effective motor skills and to understand the fundamentals
of movement by practicing and analyzing purposeful movement.
- Improved agility and speed.
- Improved kinesthetic, spatial and lateral awareness.
- Developing eye-hand and eye-foot coordination as well as gross motor coordination.
- Acquiring and improving locomotor and non-locomotor skills.
- Acquiring and improving manipulative skills.
- Developing a sense of rhythmic ability.
- Transferring learned movement skills and concepts from one activity to another.
- Identifying body parts using the correct terminology.
- Learning levels, directions and pathways in space.
- Moving safely in a group setting.
Social development and interaction: For the child to develop
appropriate social behaviors by working independently and with others
during planned physical activity.
- Cooperating and assisting in group activities.
- Developing a sense of fair play.
- Understanding the purpose of rules and following them.
- Exhibiting concern for others.
- Gathering equipment and putting it away.
- Choosing partners and sides.
Self-image and self-realization: For the child to develop a
positive self-image and achieve self-realization through planned
physical activities.
- Developing confidence and self control.
- Discovering and expressing one's thoughts and feelings.
- Experiencing success through exploration and discovery.
Individual excellence: For the child to achieve the highest
level of physical performance through setting realistic personal goals.
- Basing concepts of success on prior personal experience and
consequent achievement rather than through comparison to others
- Developing perseverance and concentration at achieving goals.
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