| Mathematics
Connection
Number (N)
- Using number concepts and operations in fitness assessment
and nutrition activities
Shape and Space (S)
- Measuring distances and time in physical challenges (e.g.,
fitness runs, running long jump)
- Moving in different directions
and pathways in space (e.g., Orienteering, creative
movement)
Patterns and Relations (PR)
- Reading and interpreting graphs
(e.g., fitness charts, physical activity patterns,
health statistics)
- Recognizing patterns in movement
(e.g., movement sequences, exercise routines)
Statistics and Probability (SP)
- Data analysis of health statistics
- Chance and uncertainty (e.g.,
games of chance, probability of getting an ailment)
**Mathematical Processes (problem-solving,
communicating, estimating, and using mental math,
making connections, reasoning, using technology,
visualizing) |
Physical Education - Health
Education Connection
- Movement
- Basic Movement
- Movement Development
- Activity-Specific Movement
- Acquisition/Application of
Movement Skills
- Fitness Management
- Fitness Components
- Fitness Benefits
- Fitness Development
- Acquisition/Application of
Fitness Management Skills
- Safety
- Physical Activity Risk Management
- Safety of Self and Others
- Acquisition/Application of
Safety Skills
- Personal and Social Management
- Personal Development
- Social Development
- Mental-Emotional Development
- Acquisition/Application of
Personal and Social Management Skills
- Healthy Lifestyle Practices
- Personal Health Practices
- Active Living
- Nutrition
- Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
- Human Sexuality
- Application of Decision-Making/Problem-Solving
Skills
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English
Language Arts Connection
- Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
- Discuss/write entries for a discussion group or journal
activity related to physical activity or social
experiences; Reinforce goal-setting process
for personal growth
- Comprehend and respond personally and critically to
oral, literary, and media texts
- Respond to texts and information related to active healthy
lifestyles
- Manage ideas and information
- Develop a personal fitness plan to include goal-setting
and decision-making/problem-solving process
- Enhance the clarity and artistry of communication
- Present and share reports, projects, routines related
to topics such as exercise routines, fitness
benefits, healthy eating, case studies
- Celebrate and build community
- Apply personal and social management skills for working
cooperatively and collaboratively with others
in physical activities and classroom discussion
on health issues; show and appreciation of diversity
through different games/dances/physical activities
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| Science
Connection
Life Science:
- body systems and common diseases/disorders connects with
fitness management, growth and development,
and healthy lifestyle practices
- food and nutrition connects
with fitness management and healthy lifestyle
practices
Physical Science:
- laws of force/motion connect with mechanical principles
of movement
- helpful and harmful products
as well as safety symbols connects with safety
of self and others, and substance use and abuse
prevention
Earth and Space Science:
- air, water, soil, and noise pollution; environmental
safety issues; weather, natural disasters; sustainable
development connects with safety, healthy lifestyle
practices, and outdoor physical activities
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The Arts Connection
Music:
- Learning rhythms and moving to music are reinforced in
activities such as rhythmics, exercises to music,
gymnastic-type activities
Visual Arts:
- Creating poster/collages of foods to promote healthy
eating connects with nutrition and healthy lifestyle
practices
Drama and Dance:
- Movement concepts (e.g., body awareness, space awareness)
used in dance and drama are reinforced in a
variety of games and rhythmic/gymnastic activities
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Social
Studies Connection
Building Community:
- The Family theme connects with personal, social-emotional,
and mental-emotional development; decision-making/problem-solving
process
- Relationships connect with
developing interpersonal skills for fair play
and active, healthy lifestyles
- Social Responsibility connects
with conflict resolution and safety of self
and others
- Citizenship connects with the
development of personal and social management
skills, healthy living, violence prevention
- Sustainable Development connects
with fitness management, healthy lifestyle practices
as they relates to the environment, economy,
and human health and well-being
Cultural Diversity:
- Traditions and Heritage connects with multicultural games
and physical activities; nutritional habits
and customs
- Common Values connects with
the decision-making/problem-solving process
for making health-enhancing decisions
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