PE3.2
Evaluate the role of participation in movement activities in providing opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, increased skill competency, stress reduction, active work life, use of leisure time, contact with nature, and involvement in communities.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Explain how participation in movement activities can help one grow as a creative thinker, a performer, a problem solver, and a person with confidence.

(b)

Evaluate own initiative and commitment to staying involved in movement activities.

(c)

Explain why it is important to set goals (e.g., personal challenges, improved health, improved skill, reduced level of stress) for maintaining and/or increasing level of participation in movement activities.

(d)

Discuss the benefits of participating in a variety of activities (e.g., team sports – social interaction; yoga – stress reduction; educational gymnastics – injury prevention; aerobic exercise – strengthen heart and lungs).

(e)

Express insights to answer questions such as "Can being physically active support us in being a better community member?", "What do we need in order to be physically active?", and "Should we spend more time outside?".

(f)

Distinguish between jobs that often require a high level of physical activity (e.g., hunter/trapper, construction worker, dancer, nurse) and those that do not (e.g., secretary, computer analyst, bus driver).

(g)

Share a story of family members and/or local community members whose work lives keep them physically active.

(h)

Determine what people whose work life does not keep them physically active might have to do in order to be active (e.g., plan a time to exercise each day, join a sports team or club).

(i)

Express insights on personal factors (e.g., interests, personal success, worldviews, previous experiences, activity likes and dislikes, culture, developmental rates, community opportunities) as well as home and community opportunities that influence self-confidence related to participation in movement activities.

(j)

Analyze the `completeness' of a self-created list of movement activities participated in alone, with friends, and with family, for promoting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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