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STANDARD 2.6 (FITNESS) ALL STUDENTS WILL APPLY HEALTH-RELATED AND SKILL-RELATED FITNESS CONCEPTS AND SKILLS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
Descriptive Statement: This standard enables students to understand the components of health-related fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance) and skill-related fitness (speed, agility, reaction time, coordination, and power). Students learn how each component is developed and measured and how to design and implement a personal fitness plan that supports a healthy, active lifestyle.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:
A. Fitness and Physical Activity 1. Discuss the physical, social, and emotional benefits of regular physical activity. 3. Describe how body systems respond to vigorous exercise. 4. Discuss factors such as heredity, training, and diet that influence fitness. 5. Describe how technology has improved fitness activities.
B. Training 1. Discuss the importance of regular physical activity. 3. Explain that using performance-enhancing substances, including anabolic steroids and supplements, may be unsafe and illegal.
C. Achieving and Assessing Fitness1. Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity that develops all components of fitness. 2. Maintain continuous aerobic activity for a specified time period. 3. Monitor physiological responses before, during, and after exercise. 4. Develop a health-related fitness goal and use technology to track fitness status. 5. Demonstrate age and gender-specific progress towards improving each component of fitness. 6. Demonstrate safe and appropriate techniques while engaging in fitness activities.
Link to Standard 2.6 Grade K-2
Link to Standard 2.6 Grade 5-6
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