Curriculum Documentation

RSU #16 Poland Regional High School

April 2012

Learning Area: Wellness Learning Area Course Standards & 21st Century Learning Expectations Units Standards
G: Movement/Motor Skills and Knowledge H: Physical Fitness and Knowledge I: Personal and Social Skills and Knowledge 21st CLE PRHS - Social/Wellness Rubric: Physical Fitness PRHS - Social/Wellness Rubric: Social Skills PRHS Social/Wellness Rubric: Healthy Living X X X X X X X X X X X X Big Group Activities (Camping Project, Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Snow Shelters, Group Challenges) Individual Activities (Leadership Exploration, Map & Compass, Fire Starting, Survival, First Aid)

Course: Outdoor Leadership

Personal Fitness (Physical Activity Participation Daily Grade)

Common Assessments & Assessment Types

Big Group Activities Individual Activities Personal Fitness

Assessment Types
Performance Assessment Written Assessment Other X X X X X X

Detailed Descriptions of Units

Unit 1: Big Group Activities
Essential Question: How do students challenge themselves (physically, emotionally and mentally) while appropriately and safely participating in outdoor/adventure education activities?

Essential Skills & Knowledge: Standard G - Movement/Motor Skills and Knowledge: Students demonstrate the fundamental and specialized movement skills and apply principles of movement and improved performance. - Various motor skills are important for most outdoor activities and is specific to the selected activity. Standard H- Physical Fitness Activities and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and apply fitness concepts. -Regularly participate in Big Group Activities to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Standard I- Personal and Social Skills and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and explain responsible personal behavior and responsible social behavior in physical activity settings. -Apply rules, strategies, procedures, and etiquette. -Recognize and resolve conflicts during physical activity. -Demonstrate and promote positive sportsmanship during activities

Instructional Resources:

Moving Into the Future, National Physical Education Standards Project Adventures Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education (HS)

Suggested Activities:

Camping Project, Climbing Wall, Ropes Course, Group Challenges, Snow Shelters

Assessments:

Students Self-Assessment of Skills, Knowledge, Strategies, and Personal Interactions

Common Assessments:

N/A

Unit 2: Individual Activities

Essential Question: How do students demonstrate appropriate health enhancing behaviors while participating in individual outdoor/adventure activities?

Essential Skills & Knowledge: Standard G - Movement/Motor Skills and Knowledge: Students demonstrate the fundamental and specialized movement skills and apply principles of movement and improved performance. - Various motor skills are important for most outdoor activities and is specific to the selected activity. Standard H- Physical Fitness Activities and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and apply fitness concepts. -Regularly participate in Activities to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Standard I- Personal and Social Skills and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and explain responsible personal behavior and responsible social behavior in physical activity settings. -Apply rules, strategies, procedures, and etiquette. -Recognize and resolve conflicts during physical activity.

Instructional Resources:

Moving Into the Future, National Physical Education Standards Project Adventures Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education (HS)

Suggested Activities:

Leadership Exploration, Fire Starting, Map & Compass, Survival, First Aid

Assessments:

Students Self-Assessment of Skills, Knowledge, Strategies, and Personal Interactions Leadership Portfolio

Common Assessments:

N/A

Unit 3: Personal Fitness

Essential Question: How do individuals improve their personal fitness and apply that information while participating in outdoor/adventure activities?

Essential Skills & Knowledge Standard H- Physical Fitness Activities and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and apply fitness concepts. -Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. -Understand the concept of wellness and strive to reach the optimal levels of health. Standard I- Personal and Social Skills and Knowledge: Students demonstrate and explain responsible personal behavior and responsible social behavior in physical activity settings. -Apply rules, procedures, and etiquette. -Recognize and resolve conflicts during physical activity.

Instructional Resources:

Moving Into the Future, National Physical Education Standards Project Adventures Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education (HS)

Suggested Activities:

Leadership Project, Fire Starting, Map & Compass, Survival, First Aid, Climbing Wall, Ropes Course, Group Challenges, Snow Shelters

Assessments:

Students Self-Assessment of Daily Participation

Common Assessments:

N/A