The Skill Theme Approach to Physical Education Chapter 9

Movement Analysis Framework Focus –Skill acquisition –Movement control principles Major components –Body awareness –Space awareness –Effort –Relationships

Skill Theme Approach Rich in movement experiences Skills in many contexts Solving movement challenges Evolves to game application

Teaching by Skill Themes Developmental levels Selection of skills Combining skills and concepts Concepts –Understanding –Mastery –Application

Curricular Approach Skills are action verbs Concept are descriptors –Where –How –Alone or with others –With or without equipment

Introduction of Skills Concepts and skills as single lessons Introduction and practice Upon mastery, add concepts Four-phase approach

It is the combination of skills and movement concepts with experiences in a variety of movement contexts that makes this a skill theme approach to curriculum for physical education.

Student Learning Definable and measurable Not synonymous with activity Defined by national content standards Physically educated individual

Emphasis of Standards within Skill Theme Approach 1.Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Major 2.Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Major 3.Participates regularly in physical activity.Minor 4.Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Minor 5.Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. Minor 6.Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction. Minor Reference: Moving into the Future: National Standards for Physical Education, 2nd ed. (2004), p. 11

Planning the Theme Select skill –Task analysis –Brainstorm ideas Progression –Essential to skill Planning for teaching –Exit goals

Big Picture Yearly curriculum plan –Establishes skills for the year Guides planning questions Identify standards to address Individual skill theme plan