United States 7th/8th Grade Curriculum - Physical Education/Health

7th Grade Physical Education

This curriculum focuses on developing a foundation for lifelong physical activity and health. Key areas include:

• Skill Development: Students refine fundamental movement skills and learn techniques for various sports and recreational activities. Emphasis is placed on rules, etiquette, and strategies.
• Fitness Assessment and Planning: Students learn to assess their personal fitness levels in areas such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. They develop and modify personal fitness plans based on these assessments.
• Health-Related Fitness: Students apply exercise principles to improve their health-related fitness components.
• Variety of Activities: Curricula often include a range of activities such as team sports, individual sports, dance, and fitness activities.

8th Grade Physical Education

Building upon the 7th-grade curriculum, 8th grade further emphasizes skill development, fitness, and healthy lifestyles.

• Advanced Skill Development: Students continue to refine sport-specific skills, focusing on strategy, teamwork, and leadership.
• Fitness Planning and Goal Setting: Students develop more comprehensive personal fitness plans, setting specific goals for improvement and tracking their progress.
• Personal and Social Responsibility: Emphasis is placed on responsible behavior during physical activity, including sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect for others.
• Healthy Lifestyles: Students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition and stress management.