Grade 7 - Physical Education

Physical Education in 7th Grade

Students will continue to develop movement skill combinations and movement skill knowledge, and apply it to individual and team activities.  Middle School students are introduced to advanced sports concepts such as rules, positions, and strategies for various sports and physical activities. Additionally, Westerly Middle Schoolers will also learn the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. 

• Demonstrate proper techniques for the following movement patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying
• Identify and describe key elements in the correct performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand throwing; catching; kicking/punting; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying
• Analyze movement patterns and correct errors
• Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller parts
• Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and dual physical activities
• Describe the role of physical activity and nutrition in achieving physical fitness
• Accept responsibility for individual improvement
• Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as they affect participation in physical activity
• Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity
• Sustain continuous movement while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activities