Physical Education
Curriculum Guide

Description

Physical education in the MYP is concerned with more than just participating in sports and games. Its primary aims are to encourage the development of “intelligent performers” and to encourage students to understand the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Throughout the five years of the MYP, students should develop knowledge, critical thinking and reflection skills, and a sense of responsibility, as well as interpersonal and self-motivational skills. This in turn should encourage choices that will contribute to longterm healthy living.

(IB MYP Physical Education Guide 2007)

Physical Education objectives

A Use of knowledge
At the end of the course students should be able to:
• use physical education terminology in context
• demonstrate an understanding of concepts, strategies, techniques and rules related to a variety of physical activities, and apply them in various contexts
• demonstrate an understanding of the various principles that contribute to fitness, and their importance in various contexts
• use their knowledge to analyse situations and solve problems.
The student must be assessed in a non-performance/non-playing situation. 

B Movement composition
At the end of the course students should be able to:
• explore movement possibilities and variations in accordance with the principles of a particular aesthetic activity
• compose aesthetic movements
• link movements in order to compose aesthetic sequences, taking into account the concepts of space, time, level, force and flow.
For assessment of this objective, the student must perform the sequence.

C Performance
At the end of the course students should be able to:
• demonstrate the skills and techniques necessary for active participation in a variety of physical activities
• apply tactics, strategies and rules in both individual and group situations
• perform movement concepts and sequences of movement in a variety of physical contexts.
The student must be assessed in a performance/playing situation.

D Social skills and personal engagement
At the end of the course students should be able to:
• communicate effectively, including verbal and non-verbal forms of communication
• demonstrate attitudes and strategies that enhance their relationships with others
• show respect and sensitivity to their own and different cultures
• take responsibility for their own learning process and demonstrate engagement with the activity
• reflect critically upon their own achievements
• set goals to enhance learning and take action towards achieving them

Physical Education assessment

Periodically during the year, students are awarded a level of achievement for each criterion. For each assessment criterion a number of band descriptors are defined, which indicate the progress of the student. Students and parents will be made aware of all the band descriptors during the year.

Criterion	Level	Band descriptor for the highest level possible
A Use of knowledge	0-8	Level 7-8 Uses a wide range of physical education terminology accurately and appropriately in most situations. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, strategies, techniques and rules related to the physical education topic or activity. Uses this knowledge wisely and effectively to analyse and solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
B Movement composition	0-6	Level 5-6 The student selects, adapts and creates a wide range of aesthetic moves that are appropriate to the requirements of the task. The sequence shows a sophisticated use of space, time, level, force and flow. The composition is coherent, and shows aspects of imagination, creativity and style.
C Performance	0-10	Level 9-10 The student demonstrates competence in basic and many complex moves, skills and techniques in the performance or playing situation. The student applies movement concepts, tactics, strategies and rules appropriately. The student performs with a high degree of precision, synchronization and energy.
D Social skills and personal engagement	0-8	Level 7-8 The student demonstrates attitudes and strategies that improve their communication and relationships with others. The student consistently shows respect and sensitivity to themselves, others and the physical environment. The student takes responsibility for their own learning and usually shows enthusiasm and commitment to physical education. The student reflects critically on their own achievements, sets appropriate goals and takes some action towards achieving them.

Assessment criteria; rubrics

Course outline