When being involved in structured, or organized, physical activities, such as recreational games, indoor/outdoor adventure activities, educational dance, and sports, there is a need for a a level of knowledge to understand the basic rules and etiquette involved in each of these activities. Knowledge of organized physical activities has a significant impact on the development of social interaction and increased likelihood of participation in physical activity.

My objective of this fourth and final goal is to establish learning outcomes for the actual knowledge of organized physical activities. While not addressed in specific state or national standards I feel that it is essential that a child learn how to enjoy physical activity based on the knowledge associated with various types of physical activity.

Knowledge learning goal and outcomes relates to the national standard NASPE content standards for a physically educated person:

NASPE 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Program Learning Outcomes for Knowledge 4.0

4.1 · challenge

The student will be able to demonstrate how they can achieve their "personal best", and doing their "best" in a variety of physical activities, and the impact it has on their learning, development, and enjoyment of physical skills.

4.2 · offense and defense / tactics

The student will be able to identify basic key offensive and defensive positions (on the field) and tactics related to organized activities.

Unit Themes: soccer, basketball, cricket

4.3 · court etiquette for "net" games

The student will be able to identify the basic rules of conduct while being involved in a "net" game.

Unit Themes: volleyball

4.4 · the culture of physical activity

The student will have a basic understanding of the evolution and history of basic recreation and sport games, and their significance in the culture.

Unit Themes: soccer, basketball, volleyball, traverse rock wall, tumbling, dance, and cricket

4.0: Knowledge											NASPE 6
4.1 Challenge											X
4.2 Offense and Defense / Tactics											X
4.3 Court Etiquette for Net Games											X
4.4 The Culture of Physical Activity											X