Grade 7 PE Maryland Standards

Self-Expression and Enjoyment

Challenge

Health

Rules and Etiquette

Working with Others

Accepting Feedback

Personal Responsibility

Fitness Knowledge

Engages in Physical Activity

Physical Activity Knowledge

Movement Concepts

Reducing Space

Offensive Strategies

Shot Selection

Using Tactics & Shots

Creating Space - Through Variation

Transitions

Reducing Space - Using Denial

Reducing Space - Changing Size and Shape

Creating Space - Offensive Tactics

Creating Space - Movement

Individual Performance Activities

Outdoor Pursuits

Catching with a Short or Long-Handled Implement

Striking with a Long-Handled Implement

Target Games/Propel an Object

Two-hand volley

Volley

Weight Transfer

Forehand & Backhand

Striking

Serving

Defensive Skills

Shooting on a Goal

Dribbling/Ball Control

Offensive Skill

Passing & Receiving

Catching

Throwing

Dance & Rhythms

Motor Skills and Movement Patterns

Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for one dance form.

Strikes with a mature overhand pattern in a dynamic environment for net or wall games.

Demonstrates the mature form of forehand and backhand strokes with a long-handled implement in net games.

Transfers weight with correct timing using low-to-high striking pattern with a short-handled implement on the forehand side.

Forehand and backhand volleys with a mature pattern and control using a short handled implement.

Two-hand volleys with control in a dynamic environment.

Consistently propels an object for target games.

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement to open space in a variety of practice tasks.

Catches, with a mature pattern, from different trajectories, using a variety of objects in small-sided game play while using an implement.

Demonstrates correct technique for a variety of skills in one self-selected outdoor activity.

Demonstrates correct technique for a variety of skills in one self-selected individual performance activity.

Throws with a mature pattern for distance or power appropriate to the activity in a dynamic environment.

Catches a variety of objects from different trajectories with a mature pattern in small-sided game play.

Passes and receives with feet while changing direction and speed with competency.

Throws, while moving, a leading pass to a moving receiver.

Executes at least one of the following designed to create open space during small-sided game play: pivots, fakes, jab steps.

Performs the following offensive skills with defensive pressure: pivot, give and go, and fakes.

Dribbles with dominant and non-dominant hands using a change of speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Foot-dribbles or dribbles with an implement combined with passing in a variety of practice tasks.

Shoots on goal with power and accuracy in small-sided game play.

Slides in all directions while on defense without crossing feet.

Consistently executes an underhand serve with a mature pattern to a predetermined target for net and wall games.

Concepts and Strategies

Reduces open space in combination with movement concepts.

Selects the correct defensive play based on the situation.

Identifies and applies Newton's Laws of Motion to various dance or movement activities.

Analyzes an activity and makes adjustments to ensure the safety of self and others.

Executes at least two of the following offensive tactics to create open space: uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes; give and go.

Reduces open space on defense by staying close to the opponent as they near the goal.

Reduces open space by not allowing the catch (denial) or anticipating the speed of the object and person for the purpose of interception or deflection.

Transitions from offense to defense or defense to offense by recovering quickly and communicating with teammates.

Creates open space in net or wall games with a long-handled implement by varying force and direction and by moving opponent from side to side.

Selects offensive shot based on opponent’s location.

Varies the speed and/or trajectory of the shot based on location of the object in relation to the target.

Uses a variety of shots to hit to open space.

Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and Fitness

Identifies barriers related to maintaining a physically active lifestyle and seeks solutions for eliminating those barriers.

Participates in a variety of moderate to vigorous strength and endurance fitness activities (Pilates, resistance training, body weight training, free weight training, dual and individual sports, martial arts, or aquatic activities).

Distinguishes between health-related and skill-related fitness components.

Adjusts physical activity based on quantity of exercise needed for a minimal health standard and/or optimal functioning based on current fitness level.

Describes and demonstrates the difference between dynamic and static stretches.

Responsible Personal and Social Behavior

Exhibits personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for facilities, and exhibiting safe behaviors.

Identifies and uses appropriate strategies to self-reinforce positive fitness behaviors.

Demonstrates self-responsibility by implementing specific corrective feedback to improve performance.

Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and skill level by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Cooperates with a small group of classmates.

Identifies the rules and etiquette for activities.

Recognizes the Value of Physical Activity

Identifies different types of physical activities and describes how each exerts a positive effect on health.

Identifies positive mental and emotional aspects of participating in a variety of physical activities.

Generates positive strategies such as offering suggestions or assistance, leading or following others, and providing possible solutions when faced with a group challenge.

Shows that skills will develop over time with appropriate practice.

Identifies why self-selected physical activities create enjoyment.

Explains the relationship between self-expression and lifelong enjoyment through physical activity.