Active Living Grade Level: 4 to 6
Prescribed Learning Outcomes in Physical Education and Daily Physical Activity
The Healthy Living Performance Standards represent selected PLO’s at these grade levels. A complete list of PLO’s can be found at Physical Education and Daily Physical Activity
Printable Version of the 4 to 6 Active Living PLO (PDF, 87KB | Word 25KB)
Grade Four
Active Living
Knowledge
- A1 describe physical and emotional health benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., building strong bones and muscles, improved flexibility, improved self-image, opportunities for making friends)
- A2 identify the major muscles of the body that are involved in physical activity
- A3 demonstrate various ways to monitor exertion during physical activity (e.g., heart rate monitoring by checking pulse, monitoring ability to talk during activity)
- A5 identify opportunities for physical activity in a variety of settings Participation A6 participate daily (e.g., five times a week) in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities
Grade Five
Active Living
Knowledge
- A1 describe the personal physical and emotional health benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., increased confidence, increased overall energy, a fun way to meet new friends)
- A2 define the components of fitness as being muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility
- A4 set a personal goal for physical activity Participation
- A5 participate daily (e.g., five times a week) in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities that develop muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and/or flexibility
Grade Six
Active Living
Knowledge
- A1 relate personal physical and emotional health benefits to regular participation in physical activity (e.g., energy, endurance, stress management, fresh air and sunshine when activities are done outside)
- A2 relate the development of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility to participation in specific physical activities
- A4 monitor own exertion while participating in physical activity (e.g., manual or electronic heart rate monitoring)
- A5 set personal goals for attaining and maintaining a physically active lifestyle Participation A6 participate daily (e.g., five times a week) in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities that develop muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and/or flexibility
Prescribed Learning Outcomes in Daily Physical Activity (DPA)
- participate in physical activities for a minimum of 30 minutes during each school day
- participate in a range of endurance activities
- participate in a range of strength activities
- participate in a range of flexibility activities
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