ELEMENTARY • contribute to a safe and healthy environment by observing safe conditions for games, recreation, and outdoor activities | INTERMEDIATE • 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 | COMMENCEMENT • know the potential safety hazards associated with a wide variety of games and activities and are able to prevent and respond to accidents |
| • come to know and practice appropriate participant and spectator behaviors to produce a safe and positive environment | • develop skills of cooperation and collaboration, as well as fairness, sportsmanship, and respect for others | • demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activities |
| • work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of goals and tasks | • work constructively with others to accomplish a goal in a group activity, demonstrating consideration for others involved | • 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 |
| • know how injuries from physical activity can be prevented or treated | • understand the physical and environmental dangers associated with particular activities and demonstrate proper procedures for safe participation in games, sports, and recreational pursuits | • create a positive climate for group activities by assuming a variety of roles |
| • demonstrate care, consideration, and respect of self and others during physical activity | • 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 | • understand the physical, social, and emotional benefits of physical activity and can demonstrate leadership and problem solving through participation in organized games or activities |
