Module 4 Teaching the Dimensions Ever Active Schools

Module 4 Teaching the Dimensions Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Focus of this Module: Activity • Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) • Developmentally Appropriate Skills • Teaching the Dimensions • Teaching Games for Understanding (TGf. U) Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Teaching the Dimensions • The aim of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 Physical Education program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. • This is achieved through teaching all five dimensions of the Physical Education curriculum. Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Why is Variety Important? • Participating in a variety of activities can: § Create lifelong engagement § Create positive life skills § Help children develop an appreciation for multiple sets of norms § Foster healthy identity Cote, J et al. (2009). Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Five Dimensions of Activity • Alberta curriculum has identified 5 dimensions of activity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Alternative Environments Dance Types of Gymnastics Games Individual activities Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Alternative Environments • Students participate in a variety of land or water based activities in alternative environments • The selection of activities will depend on the climate, resources and facilities available Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Individual Activities • Students participate in running, jumping, and throwing activities; individual manipulatives; combatives, or self defence activities, and target activities Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Dance • Students participate in a wide variety of dance experiences to enhance development of creative, expressive and rhythmical movements Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Types of Gymnastics • Students participate in movement challenges that enable them to develop § § § § Poise Grace Rhythm Coordination Balance Strength Flexibility Effective body mechanics Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Games • Students participate in a variety of games to • develop individual and manipulative skills, techniques, strategies and spatial awareness Inherent in playing all games is § § Cooperation Respect for others Fair play Etiquette Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Let’s PLAY • Dance Dimension Highlighted: • Cupid Shuffle/Hot Hot • Poker Face Jigsaw • That’s Not My Name Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy

Conclusion/Game Debrief • Quality physical education means developing skills from multiple activity settings • Teaching a variety of activities has been shown to have benefits such as creating positive life skills • There are many ways to be creative about teaching activities like dance and gymnastics Ever Active Schools: Physical Literacy