High School PE Montana Standards

Recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, selfexpression, and/or social interaction.

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a healthenhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.

Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Refining activity-specific movement skills in one or more lifetime activities;

Exhibiting competency in two or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities; and

Choreographing or participating in a form of dance.

Identifying and discussing the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance, including those of traditional and contemporary American Indian cultures;

Comparing similarities and differences in various dance forms, including those of traditional and contemporary American Indian cultures and practices;

Using spatial concepts of locomotor and nonlocomotor movements in outdoor pursuits; and

Identifying the stages of learning a motor skill.

Creating a healthy snack plan for before, during, and after exercise that addresses nutrition needs for each phase;

Investigating the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition;

Analyzing and applying technology and social media as tools to support a healthy, active lifestyle;

Analyzing the impact of life choices, economics, motivation, and accessibility on maintaining physical activity in college or career settings;

Creating a plan, training for and participating in a community event with a focus on physical activity, including those of American Indian cultural traditions;

Designing and implementing a strength and conditioning program;

Evaluating the importance of stretching and flexibility in lifetime activities;

Identifying the structure of skeletal muscle and fiber types as they relate to muscle development; and

Identifying the different energy systems used in physical activities.

Accepting differences between personal characteristics and the idealized body images and elite performance levels portrayed in various media;

Advocating for responsible behavior of self and others in a variety of physical activities;

Analyzing the benefits of a variety of feedback techniques;

Examining moral and ethical conduct in specific competitive situations;

Assuming a leadership role in a physical activity setting such as coach, referee, or group leader;

Advocating for acceptance of other's ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects; and

Applying best practices for participating safely in physical activity, exercise, and dance.

Analyzing the health benefits of a self-selected physical activity;

Choosing an appropriate level of challenge to experience success while participating in a self-selected physical activity; and

Evaluating social interactions and supports in a variety of physical activities.