Standard 2 - A Safe and Healthy Environment

Physical Education Learning Standards

Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Key Idea: Students will:

demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication.
be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.

contribute to a safe and healthy environment by observing safe conditions for games, recreation, and outdoor activities
come to know and practice appropriate participant and spectator behaviors to produce a safe and positive environment
work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of goals and tasks
know how injuries from physical activity can be prevented or treated
demonstrate care, consideration, and respect of self and others during physical activity

understand the risks of injury if physical activity is per-formed incorrectly or performed in extreme environmental conditions, and recognize the importance of safe physical conditions (equipment, facilities) as well as the emotional conditions essential for safety
develop skills of cooperation and collaboration, as well as fairness, sportsmanship, and respect for others
work constructively with others to accomplish a goal in a group activity, demonstrating consideration for others involved
understand the physical and environmental dangers associated with particular activities and demonstrate proper procedures for safe participation in games, sports, and recreational pursuits
understand the role of physical activity, sport, and games as a balance between cooperative and competitive behaviors and as a possible arena in which to develop and sharpen leadership and problem solving skills, and understand the physical, emotional, and social benefits of participation in physical activities

know the potential safety hazards associated with a wide variety of games and activities and are able to prevent and respond to accidents
demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activities
accept physical activity as an important part of life. Self-renewal, productivity as a worker, energy for family activities, fitness, weight control, stress management, and reduction in health-care costs are understood as benefits of physical activity
create a positive climate for group activities by assuming a variety of roles
understand the physical, social, and emotional benefits of physical activity and can demonstrate leadership and problem solving through participation in organized games or activities