Grade 7 PE Tennessee Standards

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

Fitness And Physical Activiy (FPA)

Cognitive Concepts

Motor Skills

Peer Assessment (demonstrates higher level learning, offers feedback to peers)

Evaluates a peer's performance using the critical elements.

Outdoor Pursuits-Movement Concepts

Analyzes and makes adjustments based on variables (e.g., skill, fitness, conditions, equipment).

Peer Assessment (demonstrates higher level learning, offers feedback to peers)

Uses a teacher generated checklist to evaluate a peer's skill performance in a game situation.

Games/Sports- Creating Space

Creates open space by staying spread on offense.

Games/Sports- Reducing Space

Executes the correct defensive position and movement based on the situation.

Games/Sports-Denial

When appropriate, denies the pass or catch to work toward deflection.

Games/Sports-Transition

Successfully transitions quickly from offense/defense and defense/offense while communicating with team mates and maintaining proper spacing.

Games/Sports-Tactics/Shots

Executes appropriate shots to open space based on opponents location.

Games/Sports-Shot Selection

Controls speed and/or trajectory of the shot based on the location of the target or opponent.

Games/Sports-Offensive Strategies

Explains intended location and provides a description of shot selection (lob, high arc, line drive).

Physical Activity Knowledge

Defines the importance of daily physical activity.

Fitness Knowledge

Differentiates between health related (cardiovascular; muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility) and skill related fitness.

Fitness Knowledge

Interprets the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale as it relates to intensity.

Fitness Knowledge

Explains how the FITT principle relates to fitness and physical activity.

Fitness Knowledge

Identifies the major muscles used in selected physical activity.

Assessment & Planning

Designs a plan to improve one health-related component based on the results of fitness log and fitness test data.

Invasion Games/Throwing

Using a mature overhand pattern, throws to a partner at varying distances.

Games/Sports-Serving (Net/Wall)

Performs a serve (underhand/overhand) with a mature pattern to a predetermined target.

Games/Sports-Striking (Net/Wall)

Strikes with an overhand pattern with appropriate distance and force during challenge activities.

Games/Sports-Forehand/Backhand

Using either a short or long handled implement successfully rallies with a partner.

Net/wall Games/Sports-Volley

Executes a forearm volley with accuracy.

Game/Sports-Target ( Striking)

Strikes a stationary object with an implement with accuracy from varying distances.

Games/Sports-Field(Strike)

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement with force and accuracy.

Games/Sports-Field (Fielding)

Catch (field) an object from different directions and force.

Fitness (types of activities)

Participates in a variety of strength and endurance activities (weight training, resistance training, free-weights).

Fitness (intensity)

Participates in moderate to vigorous strengthening activities.

Fitness (flexibility)

Uses correct techniques for dynamic stretching to improve flexibility.

Invasion Games/Catching

Using a mature pattern, catches at different levels and extensions with passive defense.

Rhythms & Dance

Demonstrates proper sequence of a dance with at least 32 counts in 2 or more dances.

Rhythms & Dance

Performs a partner dance to varying tempos.

Educational Gymnastics

Creates and demonstrates an educational gymnastics routine with at least 4 elements.

Aquatics

Demonstrates basic floating technique (front and back) and treading water.

Outdoor Pursuits

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in 2 selected outdoor activities (e.g., Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Hiking, Biking, Ropes Course).

Invasion/Receiving

Passes/receives with hands/feet/implement while passing against a defender (small group).

Invasion Games/Passing and Receiving

Passes and receives utilizing various pathways with a single defender (small group).

Invasion Games/Offensive Skills

With defensive pressure, performs offensive skills (pivots, fakes, change of direction, and give and go) to create open space.

Invasion Games/Sports-Ball Control

Demonstrates dominate and non-dominant side (hand or foot) dribble while changing directions.

Invasion Games/Sports-Ball Control

Dribbles and passes a ball with foot or implement using both inside and outside of foot or implement with a defender.

Invasion Games/Sports-Shooting on Goal

Shoots on goal with appropriate force and accuracy with a defender.

Invasion Games/Sports-Defensive Skills

Performs a defensive slide without crossing feet.

Personal and Social Responsibility

Exhibits responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates.

Rules & Etiquette

Demonstrates knowledge of rules and etiquette during game like activities.

Rules & Etiquette

Recognizes potential conflicts and demonstrate proactive ways to prevent conflict.

Cooperation

Cooperates respectfully with peers in a small group.

Appreciation

Shares how physical activity benefits oneself both physically and emotionally.

Challenge

Uses positive coping strategies in a group setting.