Curriculum Report
Curriculum Report
INSTRUCTIONAL
MANAGEMENT IN
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
REPORTER: NORHATA D. AMBA
TOPICS:
Classroom planning for physical
education.
Pedagogy,curriculum, teaching
practices and teachers management
issues.
CLASSROOM
PLANNING FOR
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
EDUCATION IN
PRIMARY
Physical
CURRICULUM
education in primary education focuses
on the development of physical skills, fitness, and overall
health of young children. It aims to provide students with
the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to engage
in regular physical activity and lead a healthy lifestyle
CURRICULUM GOALS
The primary curriculum sets specific goals for
physical education, which may include promoting
physical fitness, developing motor skills, fostering
teamwork and cooperation, enhancing social skills, and
encouraging a lifelong interest in physical activity.
Scope and Sequence
The curriculum outlines the scope and
sequence of physical education content throughout
the primary years. It specifies the skills, concepts,
and knowledge to be taught at each grade level,
progressively building upon previous learning.
FUNDAMENTALS
MOVEMENT SKILLS
Fundamental Movement Skills: The
primary curriculum emphasizes the
development of fundamental movement
skills, including locomotor skills (running,
jumping, hopping), object control skills
(throwing, catching, kicking), and stability
skills (balancing, twisting, turning)
HEALTH AND FITNESS
EDUCATION
Physical education in the primary
curriculum incorporates health and fitness
education. It teaches students about the benefits
of regular physical activity, the importance of a
balanced diet, personal hygiene, and strategies
for maintaining overall health and well-being.
VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
The primary curriculum provides a variety of
activities to engage students in physical education.
These activities may include organized sports,
recreational games, dance, gymnastics, outdoor
activities, and fitness exercises. The curriculum aims
to expose students to different forms of physical
activity and foster their interest in various pursuits.
SAFETY AND INJURY
PREVENTION
The primary curriculum emphasizes the
importance of safety and injury prevention during
physical activities. Students are taught about proper
warm-up exercises, correct technique, and the use of
protective equipment. They learn to recognize
potential risks and take appropriate precautions.
INCLUSION AND
DIFFERENTIATION
The primary curriculum promotes
inclusion and differentiation in physical
education. It encourages teachers to provide
modified activities and accommodations to
meet the diverse needs and abilities of all
students. This ensures that every child can
participate and experience success in physical
education.
ASSESSMENT AND
EVALUATION
The primary curriculum includes
assessment and evaluation strategies to measure
students' progress in physical education.
Teachers may use a combination of
observation, skill demonstrations, written
assessments, and self-assessment to assess
students' learning and development.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN MIDDLE
HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
The physical education curriculum in
middle high school typically builds upon the
foundational skills and concepts introduced in
primary education while incorporating more
advanced activities and knowledge
SPORTS AND GAMES
Middle high school physical education often involves a
wide range of sports and games to enhance students' skill
development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Common activities
may include basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball/softball,
tennis, track and field, and more. State or national athletic
associations often provide guidelines and resources for specific
sports.
INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL
ACTIVITIES
The curriculum may incorporate
individual and dual activities such as
swimming, cycling, martial arts, yoga, and
recreational sports like golf or bowling. These
activities help students develop individual
skills, improve personal fitness, and provide
alternative options for lifelong physical activity.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Some physical education programs include
outdoor education and adventure sports components.
These activities can include camping, hiking, rock
climbing, orienteering, and team-building exercises.
The Outdoors Foundation and organizations like
Project Adventure offer resources for outdoor and
adventure-based education(https://outdoorsfoundation.org/, https://www.pa.org/).
HEALTH EDUCATION
Middle high school physical education
often includes health education topics such as
nutrition, stress management, substance abuse
prevention, personal hygiene, and the
importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.
Educational standards like the National Health
Education Standards provide
(https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm)