COMPREHENSIVE PE GRADE 8

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

None

Requirements

  1. Stopwatch
  2. Measuring tape
  3. Masking tape or chalk
  4. Whistle
  5. Any coin
  6. Tennis ball

Course Summary

This middle school course promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle choices. Engaging in activities and sports builds strength, coordination, and confidence. Ideal for developing lifelong fitness habits.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

  1. Fitness Activity Selection
  2. Benefits of Physical Activity
  3. Fitness Safety
  4. Monitoring the Heart
  5. Analyzing Fitness Results
  6. Target Heart Rate Zone
  7. Principles of Fitness
  8. Body Composition
  9. Nutrition
  10. Health and Skill Related Fitness
  11. Cardiovascular Fitness
  12. Muscular and Skeletal Fitness
  13. Flexibility
  14. Rules of Sports
  15. Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits
  16. Alternative and Extreme Sports
  17. Team Sports
  18. Winning Strategies
  19. Peer Pressure and Choices
  20. Sportsmanship
  21. Diversity in Sports
  22. Culture and Sports
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