High School PE Kentucky Standards

Demonstrate value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.

Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that exhibits respect for self and others.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness

Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to movement and performance

Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Demonstrate the mastery of skills and tactics needed to participate in two or more lifetime activities

Demonstrate competency in movements and manipulative skills needed in game-like situations.

Use movement concepts and principles to analyze and improve performance of self and/or others.

Describe the mechanical principles, including but not limited to force, rotation extension or leverage, that apply to movement skills in physical activities, and analyze their contribution in improving movement performance.

Analyze the relationship between and among effort, persistence, practice and improvement as they relate to skill development.

Explain how each component of fitness impacts lifetime physical wellness

Analyze and explain the relationships between caloric intake and caloric expenditure in relation to body composition, nutrition and physical activity.

Analyze and discuss the benefits of a physically active lifestyle as it relates to college or career productivity

Identify various strength and stretching exercises for personal fitness development.

Monitor rates of exertion while participating in physical activity

Calculate target heart rate and use this information to create and/or maintain a personal fitness plan.

Explain how to adjust pacing to keep heart rate in the target zone.

Apply goal-setting and decision-making skills in developing, maintaining, implementing and evaluating a personal wellness plan

Design a personal lifetime leisure/recreational plan that includes the components of health-related fitness.

Analyze the impact of life choices, economics, motivation and accessibility to physical activity in college or career settings.

Interact positively in social and group interactions through the use of communication skills, critical thinking, accountability and leadership in a physical activity setting

Demonstrate respect for others’ diversity while participating in sports and/or physical activities.

Apply conflict resolution/mediation skills when participating in sports and/or recreational activities.

Explain how ethical behavior and positive social interaction impact effective participation in sports and physical activities

Apply rules of behavior and fair play in a variety of physical activities, sports and games as a competitor and/or spectator.

Analyze the value of rules, fair play, cooperation, sportsmanship, teamwork and conflict resolution in a variety of physical activities, sports and games.

Examine moral and ethical conduct in specific competitive situations, including but not limited to intentional fouls, performance-enhancing substances, gambling or current events in sport.

Explain how physical, intellectual and emotional behaviors impact physical performance.

Analyze the physical, emotional/mental and social benefits of regular participation in physical activities.

Evaluate the personal benefits derived from regular participation in physical activities as they relate to quality of life.

Explain how physical activities provide opportunities for self-expression and social interactions.

Collaborate with others to advocate for a healthy community.