Physical Education

Welcome to the Riverview Middle School Physical Education (P.E.) Department. Below you will find P.E. course descriptions for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6 (008560) 

This course provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally  appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned  with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools. In  sixth grade, the content standards emphasize working cooperatively to achieve a  common goal. The focus of this course is the development of movement skill  combinations and movement skill knowledge; the assessment and maintenance of  physical fitness to improve health and application of psychological and sociological  concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics,  in the learning and performance of physical activity.  

Units of activity include: physical fitness, cooperative activities, throwing and catching  skills, volleying skills, racket skills, dribbling skills, and a variety of rhythm and mat  activities. In addition, students will gain an awareness of various careers within the  physical fitness industry.  

Purpose: To develop interest and proficiency in movement skills that are essential to  lifelong participation in physical activity. Students will develop and maintain the  highest possible level of physical fitness and wellness to meet the demands of physical  performance during work, play and emergency situations. Teachers will work with  students surrounding the fundamentals of movement through sequential motor skills  development. 

● Students will develop appropriate social behavior by working independently as  well as with others during planned activities. They will continue to develop a positive self image and to strive toward self realization through planned physical  activities. 

● Students will achieve the highest level of physical performance through setting  realistic personal goals and applying all available knowledge, movement  experiences and personal resources. 

● Activities/Units might include: basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball,  track and field, dance, movement exploration, physical fitness, aerobic exercise to  music, hockey, lacrosse, shuffle board, tennis and paddle tennis, and wrestling. 

● Students will participate in weekly cardiovascular tests and will complete state  mandated physical fitness testing by the end of the second semester.  

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7 (008570) 

This course provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally  appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned  with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools.  The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge to  individual and group physical activities; the assessment and maintenance of physical  fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and  sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and  group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity.  Units of activity can include, but are not limited to: physical fitness testing, cooperative  activities and games, mature pattern throwing and catching skills applied during small  sided games (team handball/Ultimate Frisbee/softball); track and field skills (including  long jump, shot put, high jump, sprints, and relays); golf; volley ball; racket games  (paddle tennis/pickle ball/tennis); basketball; multicultural dance; and introductory  self-defense. In addition, students will explore various careers within the physical  fitness industry.  

Purpose: 

Develop interest and proficiency in movement skills that are essential to lifelong  participation in physical activity; develop and maintain the highest possible level of  physical fitness and wellness to meet the demands of physical performance during work,  play and emergency situations. Students will continue to understand the fundamentals  of movement through sequential motor skills development. Teacher will work on  assisting students in developing a positive self image and to strive towards self  realization through planned physical activities; students will develop appropriate social  behavior by working independently as well as with others during planned activities. 

Achieve the highest level of physical performance through setting realistic personal goals  and applying all available knowledge, movement experience and personal resources. Activities/Units could include: basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball, track and  field, dance, movement exploration, physical fitness, aerobic exercise to music, hockey,  lacrosse shuffle board, tennis and paddle tennis, and wrestling. 

● Students will participate in weekly cardiovascular tests and will complete state  mandated physical fitness testing by the end of the second semester. 

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 (008580) 

This course provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally  appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned  with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools. In  the eighth grade, the content standards emphasize working as a team to solve problems.  The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge (including  defensive and offensive strategies) to team physical activities, tumbling, and square  dance; the assessment and physical fitness to improve health and performance the  requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve  health and performance; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts,  including self-responsibility, positive interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning  and performance of physical activity.  

Units of activity include, physical fitness (activities, assessment, concepts, development  and maintenance); cooperative activities; movement skills and strategies applied in  modified games of: flag football; soccer; lacrosse; volleyball, basketball, or floor hockey;  softball, team handball/ultimate frisbee; square dance; wrestling, rugby, track and field,  and racket sports. Students will explore various careers within the physical fitness  industry.  

Purpose: 

Develop interest and proficiency in movement skills that are essential to lifelong  participation in physical activity; develop and maintain the highest possible level of  physical performance during work, play and emergency situations; understand the  fundamentals of movement through sequential motor skills development; develop  appropriate social behavior by working independently as well as with others during  planned activities; develop a positive self image and to strive toward self realization  through planned physical activities. 

● Achieve the highest level of physical performance through setting realistic  personal goals and applying all available knowledge, movement experiences and  personal resources. 

● Activities/Units could include: basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball,  track and field, square dance, movement exploration, physical fitness, aerobic  exercise to music, tumbling, golf, shuffle board, tennis and paddle tennis, and  wrestling.

● Students will participate in weekly cardiovascular tests and will complete state  mandated physical fitness testing by the end of the second semester.