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Physical Education & Health
Aims
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The aims of physical education
are to enable the student to:
- appreciate
and understand the value of physical education
and its relationship to a healthy, active
lifestyle
- work
to their optimal level of physical fitness
- become
aware of movement as a creative medium connected
to communication, expression and aesthetic
appreciation
- develop
the motor skills necessary to participate
successfully in a variety of physical activities
- experience
enjoyment and satisfaction through physical
activity
- develop
social skills that demonstrate the importance of
teamwork and cooperation in group activities
- demonstrate
a high level of interest and personal engagement
showing initiative, enthusiasm and commitment
- show
knowledge and understanding in a variety of
physical activities and evaluate their own and
others’ performances
- demonstrate
the ability to critically reflect upon physical
activity in both a local and intercultural
context
- demonstrate
the ability and enthusiasm to pass on to others
in the community the knowledge, skills and
techniques that have been learned.
Objectives
The
objectives of any MYP subject and of the personal project
state the specific targets set for learning in the
subject. They define what the learner will be able to do,
or do better, as a result of studying the subject.
The
objectives of MYP physical education are split into five
sub-groups that correlate with the final assessment
criteria also found in this guide.
A.
Knowledge and Understanding
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate
an understanding of the principles and concepts
related to a variety of physical activities
- understand
the importance of physical activity to a healthy
lifestyle
- recall
and understand the various components that
contribute to health-related fitness.
B.
Movement Composition
At
the end of the course students should be able to compose
and communicate meaning and ideas through movement.
C.
Performance and Application
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- display
acquired motor skills necessary to perform a
variety of physical activities
- apply
tactics, strategies and rules in both individual
and group situations
- use
movement concepts appropriately in relation to
themselves, others and their physical environment
- apply
health and fitness principles effectively through
a variety of physical activities.
D.
Social Skills
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- work
cooperatively
- respect
themselves and their social and physical
environment
- support
and encourage others (towards a positive working
environment)
- develop
attitudes and strategies that enhance their
relationship with others
- show
sensitivity to their own and different cultures.
E.
Personal Engagement
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- show
initiative, creativity and a willingness to
improve themselves
- take
responsibility for their own learning process and
demonstrate engagement with the activity, showing
enthusiasm and commitment
- show
self-motivation, organization and responsible
behaviour
- recognize,
analyse and evaluate the effects of a variety of
physical activities on themselves and others
- reflect
upon and evaluate their own performance in order
to set goals for future development.
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