Grade 6 Physical Education

Course Description

Grade 6 Physical Education focuses on enhancing students’ fitness, skill development, and understanding of movement concepts. Through a variety of individual, partner, and team activities, students refine their techniques, apply game strategies, and demonstrate responsibility, respect, and leadership. Emphasis is placed on developing lifelong fitness habits, improving performance through practice and feedback, and recognizing the importance of teamwork and effort in achieving personal and group success.

Course Big Ideas

Regular physical activity strengthens the body and supports overall health and well-being.
Practicing skills and using proper technique lead to improved performance and confidence.
Teamwork, communication, and respect help groups work together successfully in physical activities.
Exploring a variety of physical activities helps identify personal interests and encourages lifelong participation.
Applying strategies and understanding game concepts improves both individual and team performance.
Fitness and skill development take time, effort, and a positive attitude.

Course Essential Questions

How do practice, feedback, and effort help me improve my skills and reach my fitness goals?
How can communication and cooperation make teams more successful in activities and games?
Why is it important to understand and monitor how my body responds to physical activity?
How can mastering movement and fitness skills help me stay active and healthy throughout life?
What strategies can I use to challenge myself, stay motivated, and improve my performance?

Course Competencies

Demonstrate improved performance and efficiency in a variety of movement and sport-related skills.
Apply strategies, teamwork, and communication to achieve success in cooperative and competitive settings.
Use feedback and self-assessment to refine technique and enhance performance.
Participate safely and responsibly by following rules, demonstrating respect, and encouraging others.
Develop personal fitness goals and apply the FITT principle to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Course Assessments

Teacher observation/student demonstration

Course Units

Unit: Physical Fitness

Standards

PA Health, Safety, and Physical Education

10.4.6. A. Identify and engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities that contribute to physical fitness and health.
10.4.6. B. Explain the effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities on the body systems.
10.4.6.C. Identify and apply ways to monitor and assess the body’s response to moderate to vigorous physical activity. (Heart rate monitoring, Checking blood pressure, Fitness assessment)
10.5.6.D. Describe and apply the principles of exercise to the components of health- related and skill-related fitness. (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition)

Know

Understand how to measure and monitor heart rate before, during, and after physical activity to assess exercise intensity.
Know how to locate your pulse at the wrist or neck, calculate beats per minute, and recognize that heart rate rises with moderate to vigorous activity.
Identify the five health-related fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Explain how health-related fitness supports overall well-being, enabling daily tasks, maintaining health, and reducing the risk of chronic illness.
Apply the F.I.T.T. principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of exercise) to design or modify a balanced fitness program that improves multiple aspects of fitness.

Understanding/Key Learning

Physical fitness is essential for overall health and can be enhanced through consistent, purposeful exercise.
Engaging in a variety of activities develops distinct fitness skills, including endurance, muscular strength, and coordination.
Regular physical activity can be enjoyable, social, and sustainable, fostering habits that support lifelong health and well-being.

Do

Engage consistently in moderate to vigorous physical activities to enhance body system function, increase endurance, and improve overall health and fitness.
Accurately locate your pulse at the wrist or neck, measure beats over 15–30 seconds, and calculate your heart rate before, during, and after exercise.
Conduct a basic fitness assessment to evaluate how your body responds, such as observing heart rate recovery or measuring the duration of sustained moderate-to-vigorous activity, and systematically record the results.
Apply the F.I.T.T. principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) to design or describe a comprehensive fitness plan targeting multiple components of health-related fitness.

Unit Essential Questions

Lesson Essential Questions

How can monitoring my heart rate help me evaluate the effects of physical activity on my body systems and overall fitness?
How can I apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design a comprehensive fitness program that improves multiple components of health-related fitness?
How can analyzing changes in my heart rate help me understand the intensity of my activity and the effort my body is exerting?

10.4.6. E. Identify factors that have an impact on the relationship between regular participation in physical activity and the degree of motor skill improvement. (success-oriented activities, school-community resources, variety of activities, time on task).
10.5.6. B. Identify and apply the concepts of motor skill development to a variety of basic skills. (transfer between skills, selecting relevant cues, types of feedback, movement efficiency, product).
10.5.6. C. Describe the relationship between practice and skill development.
10.5.6. E. Identify and use scientific principles that affect basic movement and skills using appropriate vocabulary.

Know

Fundamental motor skills, including locomotor skills (running, hopping, skipping) and non-locomotor skills (balancing, twisting, bending).
Manipulative skills (throwing, catching, kicking, striking) and their applications in sports and games.
Core sports techniques, such as passing, dribbling, striking, and catching, and how they enhance performance.
How deliberate practice and repetition refine coordination, control, and overall skill execution.

Understanding/Key Learning

Do

Follow instructions carefully to stay safe and learn efficiently.
Practice fundamental skills (ex. throwing, catching, striking, and dribbling).
Concentrate on developing your skills during every practice session.
Use mistakes as learning opportunities and keep trying when a skill is difficult.
Maintain a positive attitude while practicing new skills with various equipment.
Recognize and celebrate the progress of yourself and others.

Balance
Coordination
Agility
Speed
Power
Reaction Time
Accuracy
Control
Accuracy
Coordination
Balance
Focus
Run
Jump
Hop
Skip
Gallop
Slide
Throw
Catch
Toss
Roll
Dribble
Strike
Kick
Volley
Throw
Catch
Kick
Strike
Dribble
Toss
Roll
Space Awareness
Personal Space
Pathway
Level
Target
Endurance
Flexibility
Strength
Control
Space Awareness

10.4.6. F. Identify and describe positive and negative interactions of group members in physical activities.
10.4.6. D. Describe factors that affect childhood physical activity preferences. (enjoyment, personal interest, social experience, opportunities to learn new activities, parental preference, environment).
10.5.6. A. Explain and apply the basic movement skills and concepts to create and perform movement sequences and advanced skills.
10.5.6. F. Identify and apply game strategies to basic games and physical activities.

Know

Understanding/Key Learning

Effective teamwork, clear communication, and cooperation are crucial for success in team sports.
Participating safely and fairly in each activity demonstrates an understanding of the rules and strategies.
Exhibiting good sportsmanship and respect creates a positive and enjoyable environment for everyone.
A variety of sport and fitness skills can be used during cooperative activities.

Do

Unit Essential Questions

How do our behaviors and attitudes influence how well a team works together?
What are examples of sportsmanship qualities demonstrated during team games?
What does effective communication look like and sound like?
How can we handle disagreements or poor sportsmanship among teammates effectively?
How does teamwork contribute to success in physical activities as much as individual skill does?

Lesson Essential Questions

In what ways does strong communication help a team succeed in physical activities?
How can exploring new activities help you find what you enjoy and excel at?
Why is maintaining proper form important when learning new skills?
How does regular practice lead to better movement and skill performance over time?
How can balancing offense and defense improve overall team success?
How can knowing the rules of a game help you make smarter strategic choices?

10.4.6. A. Identify and engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities that contribute to physical fitness and health.
10.4.6. F. Identify and describe positive and negative interactions of group members in physical activities. (leading, following, teamwork, etiquette, adherence to rules)
10.5.6. A. Explain and apply the basic movement skills and concepts to create and perform movement sequences and advanced skills.
10.5.6. B. Identify and apply the concepts of motor skill development to a variety of basic skills.

Know

The basic rules and safety guidelines for track and field events.
The differences between running, jumping, and throwing events and how each develops specific fitness skills.
How proper technique improves performance in sprints, distance runs, long jump, and throwing events.
How participation in track and field activities supports health-related and skill-related fitness.
How to set personal goals and track progress in speed, endurance, strength, and coordination.

How can I apply the principles of exercise to improve my running speed and technique?
How can I describe and apply exercise principles to build endurance in longer runs?
How can I apply the principles of exercise to jump farther or higher?
How can I describe and apply proper techniques to throw farther and with control?
How can I apply the principles of exercise to develop all components of health- and skill-related fitness?
Why is giving my best effort more important than always winning?