(a) |
Identify and analyze personal perspectives on how to manage the contemporary opportunities and challenges that influence one's ability to develop as a skillful mover, to live a balanced, active lifestyle, and to develop and maintain safe and respectful relationships.Explore and discuss contemporary opportunities and challenges (e.g., medical advances to repair injuries, performance-enhancing drug use) that can influence personal standards and decisions related to participation in movement activities on a regular basis. |
(b) |
Propose and discuss connections between the types and levels of participation of self and others in movement activities (e.g., professional and amateur sport options; sport participation opportunities for women, minorities, and those with disabilities; physical education, fitness, and training; major national and international sporting competitions). |
(c) |
Express insights on how Canada's success (or lack of) at World level athletic competitions impacts movement activity options at the provincial and local level (e.g., financial support for elite athletes versus financial support for physical activity options for all; emphasis on high performance training versus participation in a variety of movement activities; and emphasis on competition versus cooperative and social interaction). |
(d) |
Express insights in response to questions such as "Has society gone too far in its concern for safety and desire to protect children and youth from injury?" and "Is there a role for government to play in controlling the activity levels of its citizens?" |