High School Physical Education II (Grade 10)

Academic Standards for Health, Safety, and Physical Education

• 10.4.12.B Analyze the effects of regular participation in a self-selected program of moderate to vigorous physical activities. (social, physiological, psychological).
• 10.4.12 E Analyze the interrelationships among regular participation in physical activity, motor skill improvement and the selection and engagement in lifetime physical activities.
• 10.4.12.F Assess and use strategies for enhancing adult group interaction in physical activities. (shared responsibility, open communication, goal setting).
• 10.5.12.A Apply knowledge of movement skills, skill-related fitness and movement concepts to identify and evaluate physical activities that promote personal lifelong participation.
• 10.5.12. F Analyze the application of game strategies for different categories of physical activities. (team, lifetime, outdoor).

• Identify how consistent involvement in physical activities improves motor skills, which in turn encourages ongoing participation in a variety of lifetime fitness pursuits.
• Evaluate strategies such as shared responsibility, open communication, and goal setting to support collaboration and positive interactions in adult group activities.
• Examine how skill-related fitness, movement concepts, and the application of strategies allow individuals to select and engage in team, lifetime, and outdoor activities that promote lifelong physical activity.
   

• Participation in self-selected moderate to vigorous activities influences social interactions, physiological health, and psychological well-being, contribute to a holistic sense of fitness and quality of life.
• Recognize how choosing and doing regular moderate to vigorous activities benefits social, physical, and mental health.
• Understand how practicing physical activities improves skills and encourages lifelong participation.
• Learn strategies like teamwork, communication, and goal setting to improve group activity experiences.
• Apply movement skills and strategies to participate in team, lifetime, and outdoor activities for lifelong fitness.
   

• Explore how regular physical activity can strengthen relationships, improve cardiovascular and muscular health, increase energy levels, reduce stress, and enhance mood, creating a balanced approach to overall wellness.
• Analyze how practicing skills like balance, coordination, agility, and strength development helps individuals perform daily tasks more effectively and motivates continued engagement in lifelong recreational and fitness activities.
• Examine how setting common goals, clearly communicating expectations, and distributing responsibilities fosters teamwork, reduces conflicts, and enhances enjoyment in group-based physical activities.
• Describe how applying knowledge of speed, agility, strength, endurance, and tactical strategies enables participants to choose appropriate activities, adapt to different environments, and maintain consistent engagement in physical fitness throughout life.
   

• How do regular moderate to vigorous physical activities impact social, physical, and mental health?
• In what ways does practicing physical activities help improve skills and support lifelong fitness participation?
• What strategies can individuals use to enhance teamwork, communication, and goal-setting in group physical activities?
• How can knowledge of movement skills and game strategies help people participate successfully in team, lifetime, and outdoor activities?

• How does participating in self-selected moderate to vigorous activities influence your social interactions, physical health, and mental well-being, and why is this important for overall fitness and quality of life?
• In what ways does regular practice of physical activities improve motor skills such as balance, coordination, and strength, and how can these improvements encourage continued engagement in lifetime fitness activities?
• How do strategies like shared responsibility, open communication, and goal setting contribute to effective collaboration and positive experiences in adult group physical activities, and what challenges might arise without these strategies?
• How can understanding skill-related fitness, movement concepts, and game strategies help individuals select and participate in team, lifetime, and outdoor activities, and how does this knowledge support lifelong physical activity?
   

• Physical Education Equipment
• Basketball        
• Volleyball
• Soccer            
• Floor Hockey
• Wiffleball        
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Hula Hut KD        
• Dodgeball Games
• Kickball/Matball    
• Tchoukball
• Handball        
• Speedball
• Flag Football        
• Ultimate Football
• Swatball
   

• Physical Activity
• Moderate Intensity
• Vigorous Intensity
• Physiological effects
• Psychological effects
• Social effects
• Motor skills
• Skill-related fitness
• Lifetime physical activities
• Open communication
• Possession
• Transition
• Offense
• Defense
• Spatial Awareness
• Movement concepts
• Body awareness
• Teamwork
• Sportsmanship

• Formative assessment
• Summative assessment
• Teacher observations
   

PA Academic Standards for Health, Safety, & Physical Education

• 10.5.12.B Incorporate and synthesize knowledge of motor skill development concepts to improve the quality of motor skills (open and closed skills, aspects of good performance).
• 10.5.12.C Evaluate the impact of practice strategies on skill development and improvement.
• 10.5.12.F Analyze the application of game strategies for different categories of physical activities (individual).

• Understanding how motor skill development concepts, including open and closed skills, help improve the quality and consistency of movement performance.
• Identify how different types of practice strategies—such as repetition, feedback, and skill progression—support skill improvement over time.
• Understand how applying appropriate game strategies enhances performance in various individual physical activities.
• Understand how to combine skill development, knowledge, and strategic thinking to perform individual activities more efficiently and confidently.

• Motor skill development improves performance by helping individuals understand movement concepts such as open and closed skills and how they affect accuracy, coordination, and consistency.
• Effective practice strategies support long-term skill improvement, as repetition, feedback, and progressive challenges allow individuals to refine skills and build confidence.
• Strategic thinking enhances individual physical activity performance by applying game strategies and movement knowledge to participate more efficiently and successfully in a variety of lifelong activities.

• Explore how motor skill development concepts, such as recognizing the differences between open and closed skills and focusing on key aspects of strong performance, help improve the quality, accuracy, and consistency of movement during physical activities.
• Analyze how using a variety of practice strategies—such as repeated practice, constructive feedback, goal-setting, and gradual skill progression—supports continuous improvement of motor skills and increases confidence and ability over time.
• Describe how selecting and applying appropriate game strategies in individual physical activities can improve decision-making, enhance performance, and help participants successfully adapt to different environments or challenges.
• Explore how combining knowledge of motor skill development with effective strategic thinking allows individuals to perform individual physical activities more efficiently, confidently, and independently, supporting lifelong participation and personal success.

• How do open and closed motor skills help improve the quality and consistency of movement in physical activities?
• What types of practice strategies help people improve their motor skills over time, and why are they effective?
• How can using game strategies in individual activities improve performance and decision-making?
• How does combining motor skill knowledge with strategy help people perform physical activities more confidently and efficiently?
   

• How do understanding open versus closed motor skills and recognizing key elements of strong performance (such as balance, coordination, and control) help individuals improve the accuracy, quality, and consistency of their movements during physical activities?
• In what ways do practice strategies like repetition, constructive feedback, incremental skill progression, and setting personal goals contribute to long-term improvement in motor skills and increased confidence in physical performance?
• How can applying effective game strategies in individual physical activities improve decision-making, help participants adjust to changing environments or opponents, and enhance overall performance?
• How does combining knowledge of motor skill development with strategic thinking allow individuals to perform independently and efficiently, and how does this support lifelong participation in physical activities?
   

• Badminton        
• Tennis
• Pickleball
• Four square
• Golf
• Ping Pong
• Fitness Stations
• Fitness Center
• Mile-Run
• Yard Games
• Fitness Walks
• Natatorium
   

• Open Skill
• Closed Skill
• Good Performance

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment
• Teacher Observations