Physical Education
Appendix A: Learning Outcomes

Active Living

It is expected that students will:

Grades K to 1

participate regularly in short periods of vigorous activity with frequent rest intervals
demonstrate behaviours that indicate interest and enjoyment in physical activity
identify the importance of physical activity
identify the parts of the human body
identify the changes that take place in the body during physical activity
identify good nutritional habits
move safely and sensitively through all environments

Grades 2 to 3

participate regularly in vigorous physical activities
demonstrate behaviours that indicate interest and enjoyment in physical activity
describe the benefits of physical activity
identify changes in personal growth and development
describe the changes that take place in the body during physical activity
participate in warm-up and cool-down activities
identify good nutritional habits
participate in physical activity performed in a natural setting

Grade 4

participate regularly in physical activity
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a variety of activities from all movement categories
identify components of physical fitness and motor abilities
describe and record changes in personal growth and development
describe the importance of exercise and its effect on the body
participate in warm-up and cool-down activities
identify the nutritional needs related to physical activity
identify and describe positive benefits gained from physical activity in a natural setting
demonstrate and describe ways to achieve a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 5

participate regularly in physical activity to develop components of fitness and motor abilities
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a variety of activities from all movement categories
describe how activity affects physical fitness
identify safe activities that promote personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle
set goals to develop personal fitness and motor abilities
identify factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
participate in and describe the benefits of warm-up and cool-down activities
explain the relationship between good nutritional habits and physical activity
identify and describe positive benefits gained from physical activity in a natural setting
demonstrate and describe ways to achieve a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 6

participate regularly in physical activities to develop components of fitness and motor abilities
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a variety of activities from all movement categories
describe how activity affects body systems and levels of physical fitness
select simple, safe activities that promote personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle
set and modify goals to develop personal fitness and motor abilities
identify factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
participate in and describe the benefits of warm-up and cool-down activities
explain the relationship between good nutritional habits and personal well-being
identify factors to consider when planning outdoor activities and the impact of physical activities on the environment
demonstrate a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 7

participate regularly in physical activity to develop components of fitness and motor abilities
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a variety of activities from all movement categories
identify and explain the effects of exercise on the body systems before, during, and after exercise
select safe activities that promote personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle
set and modify goals to develop personal fitness and motor abilities
explain fitness components and principles of training
identify factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
explain the benefits of and demonstrate warm-up and cool-down activities
record and analyse personal nutrition habits
describe the relationships between physical activity, stress management, and relaxation
identify the factors to consider when planning outdoor activities and the impact of physical activities on the environment
demonstrate a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 8

identify the benefits of active living
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities from all movement categories
identify and explain the effects of exercise on the body systems before, during, and after exercise
explain fitness components and principles of training
set and modify goals to develop personal fitness and motor abilities and to maintain a healthy lifestyle
identify and describe factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
explain the benefits of and demonstrate warm-up and cool-down activities
design and analyse a personal nutrition plan
describe and perform appropriate activities for personal stress management and relaxation
identify environmental factors when planning and participating in physical activities in an outdoor setting
describe how changes in body growth affect movement skills and concepts
demonstrate a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 9

identify and describe the benefits of active living
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities from all movement categories
set and evaluate goals to develop personal fitness abilities and maintain a healthy lifestyle
plan and participate in personal fitness and activity programs, using the principles of training
plan and lead appropriate warm-up and cool-down activities
analyse and explain the effects that nutrition, fitness, and physical activity have on body systems before, during, and after exercise
identify and describe factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
design, analyse, and modify nutrition programs for self and others
select and perform appropriate activities for personal stress management and relaxation
identify outdoor living skills and a code of responsible behaviour in the outdoors
explain how changes in body growth affect movement skills and concepts
demonstrate a personal functional level of physical fitness

Grade 10

demonstrate a commitment to active living as an important part of lifestyle
demonstrate a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities from all movement categories
plan, assess, and maintain personal fitness and activity programs, using the principles of training
identify and describe factors that affect choices of physical activity for life
analyse and explain the effects that nutrition, fitness, and physical activity have on body systems before, during, and after exercise
plan and lead appropriate warm-up and cool-down activities
design, analyse, and modify nutrition programs for self and others
select appropriate activities and design a plan for personal stress management and relaxation
define and apply the principles of first aid
identify outdoor living skills and a code of responsible behaviour in the outdoors
identify recreational and community programs that promote a healthy lifestyle

Revised: January 27, 1999