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Physical Education and Health

Health Level 1

Unit Title	Wellness Triangle	Goal Setting	Physical Wellness- Nutrition	Social Wellness- Safety and Injury Prevention	Mental and Emotional Wellness- Stress Management, Coping Skills
Unit Length (weeks)	1 Week	1 Week	1 Week	1 Week	1 Week
Key Concept	Development	Development	Change	Development	Relationships
Related Concept(s)	System Balance	Refinement Adaptation	Function Systems	Choice Interaction	Environment
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Health and Wellbeing	Fairness and Development Imagining a hopeful future	Identities and Relationships Physical	Identities and Relationships Motivations	Identities and Relationships Happiness
Statement of Inquiry	Balancing various systems contributes to the development of health and wellbeing.	Development, Refinement and adaptation of goals leads to the imagining of a hopeful future.	The physical Relationships between the functions and system s of the body lead to change.	Identities, relationships, and motivations are developed through choice and interactions.	Environments are related to happiness.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A i. Outline physical and health education related factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge Criteria D iii. Describe and Summarize performance	Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance ii. Construct and outline a plan for improving physical wellness	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health terminology to communicate understanding Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance Criteria C i. Recall and Apply a range of strategies and movement concepts.	Criteria A ii. identify physical and health education knowledge to describe issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations Criteria D i. Identify and demonstrate strategies to enhance interpersonal skills.	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria C i. recall and apply a range of skills and techniques effectively
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Thinking Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations	Self-management Set goals that are challenging and realistic	Research Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and make informed decisions Self-management Practice analyzing and attributing causes for failure	Thinking Recognize unstated assumptions and bias Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions Communication Use a variety of media to communicate with a range of audiences	Self-Management Practice strategies to reduce stress and anxiety Practice being aware of mind body connections
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Wellness Triangle (Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional) Self Analysis (Wellness CER)	SMART Goals- Worksheet Health Related Fitness Imaginary friend fitness plan	Nutrition (Identifying healthy choices) Food groups Calories Essential Nutrient Metaphor Nutrition Label	Decision-Making Role Play Identifying influences	Coping Skills Stress Survey

Health Level 2

Unit title	Wellness Triangle	Physical Wellness: Illness and Disease Prevention	Physical/Social Wellness: Decision making and Influences	Social: Healthy Relationships	Mental and Emotional Wellness: Anxiety and Depression
Unit Length (weeks)	1 Week	1 week	1 week	1 week	1 week
Key Concept	Development	Change	Relationships	Communication	Development
Related Concept(s)	Refinement Balance	Interaction Systems Choice	Choice	Perspectives Interactions	Refinement Balance
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Physical, psychological and social development, transitions, health and well-being, lifestyle choices	Scientific and Technological Innovation Opportunity, risk, consequences and responsibility	Identities and Relationships Attitudes, motivations, independence	Personal and Cultural Expression Philosophies and ways of life	Identities and Relationships Happiness
Statement of Inquiry	Balancing and refinement contributes to the development of health and wellbeing.	Risk and consequences of actions are responsible for changes in systems and interactions.	Attitudes, motivations and independence are related directly to choices.	Communication happens through understanding of perspectives and interactions between different philosophies and ways of life.	Development of happiness requires balance and refinement.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria D iii. Describe and Summarize performance	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria B ii. design and explain a plan for improving physical performance and health	Criteria A ii. identify physical and health education knowledge to describe issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations Criteria C i. demonstrate and apply a range of skills and techniques	Criteria D i. identify and demonstrate strategies to enhance interpersonal skills performance	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria C i. recall and apply a range of skills and techniques effectively
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Thinking Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations Identify obstacles and challenges Reflection Skills Consider Content	Research Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and make informed decisions Social Take responsibility for one’s own actions Thinking Set goals that are challenging and realistic	Thinking Recognize unstated assumptions and bias Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions Reflection Skills Consider Content	Self- Management Practise strategies to prevent and eliminate bullying Social Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas Practice empathy Advocate for one’s own rights and needs	Self-Management Practice strategies to reduce stress and anxiety Practice being aware of mind body connections Research Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on their appropriateness to specific tasks
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Wellness Triangle (Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional) Self Analysis (Wellness CER)	Risk Factors(Risk assessment cards) Communicable and noncommunicable Respiratory system Circulatory system Create a flier for awareness of respiratory or circulatory health Preventing Illnesses (immune system, hand washing, healthy eating)	Pros/Cons decision chart What are influences? Influence sticky notes Decide method worksheet Looking at validity of websites read through pdf Advertising influences	Communication Barriers Artifact Consent Refusal Skills What kind of friend am i? Appreciation email to friend	Mental Health Myth Self Management Skills Anxiety and Depression Mental Health Tool Kit Suicide Prevention PSA for Mental Wellness I-matter.org

Health Level 3

Unit title	Wellness Triangle	Social Wellness: Violence Prevention, Decision making and Influences	Social/Drugs: Decision making and influences, Drugs and Alcohol	Mental and Emotional Wellness: Stress Management, Causes	Goal Setting
Unit Length (weeks)	1 Week	1 Week	1 week	1 Week	1 Week
Key Concept	Change	Communication	Development	Relationships	Development
Related Concept(s)	Refinement Balance	Interaction Perspectives	Choice	Environment	Refinement Adaptation
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Physical, psychological and social development, transitions, health and well-being, lifestyle choices	Identities and Relationships Identity formation, self esteem, status, roles and role models	Identities and Relationships Personal efficacy and agency	Identities and Relationships Happiness	Fairness and Development Imagining a hopeful future
Statement of Inquiry	Balance and refinement contributes to the development of health and wellbeing.	Communication between different perspectives and roles leads to identity formation.	Personal efficacy and agency guides development of choices .	Relationships and environments contribute to happiness.	Refinement and adaptation of goals leads to the development and imagining of a hopeful future.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria D iii. Describe and Summarize performance	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria D i. identify and demonstrate strategies to enhance interpersonal skills performance	Criteria A ii. identify physical and health education knowledge to describe issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations Criteria C i. demonstrate and apply a range of skills and techniques	Criteria A iii. Apply PE and Health Knowledge to communicate understanding Criteria C i. recall and apply a range of skills and techniques effectively	Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Thinking Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations Identify obstacles and challenges Reflection Skills Consider Content	Communication Collaborate with peers and experts using a variety of digital environments and media Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas	Thinking Recognize unstated assumptions and bias Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions	Self-Management Practise strategies to reduce stress and anxiety	Self-management Set goals that are challenging and realistic
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Wellness Triangle (Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional) Self Analysis (Wellness CER)	Why is this important? Upstander, bystander, ally story Influences (6th grade influences stories) Wonder Worksheet Social Media Influence Modules	ATOD- Addiction, Addiction risk factors Mouse Party Worksheet ATOD Scavenger Hunt What are Refusal skills? Refusal skills role play Rules and Regulations: School policy scavenger hunt Quitting ATOD letter- influences	Mindfulness Walk Reflection Pieces	SMART Goals- Worksheet Setting goals related to each aspect of wellness triangle

Physical Education Level 1

Unit Title	Cooperative Games	Fitness	Spirit of the Game	Human Ladders
Unit Length (weeks)	3	3 (15 days through semester)	8	8
Key Concept	Communication	Change	Development	Relationships
Related Concept(s)	Perspectives Interaction	Systems Movement	Refinement Interaction Adaptation	Interaction Balance
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Teams	Identities and Relationships Health and Wellbeing	Fairness and Development Human capability and development	Identities and Relationships Competition and Cooperation
Statement of Inquiry	Communication allows for interaction with different perspectives on teams.	Health is affected through changes in movement .	The human capability to develop happens through the interaction between refinement and adaptation.	Balancing the interactions of different identities during Competition and Cooperation builds relationships.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A ii. identify physical and health education knowledge to describe issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations.	Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance Criteria D ii. describe the effectiveness of a plan based on the outcome	Criteria A i. outline physical and health education-related factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance Criteria C i. recall and apply a range of skills and techniques Criteria D iii. describe and summarize performance	Criteria A iii. apply physical and health education terminology consistently to communicate understanding. Criteria C ii. recall and apply a range of strategies and movement concepts
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback	Self-management Practise being aware of body–mind connections Thinking Identify obstacles and challenges Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas	Social Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Swatball Capture the Flag Castle ball Tennis Baseball	Health Related Fitness Concepts Goal Setting (B) Goal Reflection (D)	Lacrosse (SOTG- C) Soccer (Rule Assessment- A) Flag Football (Play Design- B) Ultimate Frisbee (Angles and Physics of Frisbee- D)	Dance Peteca Nitroball Bowling/Juggling Pickleball Golf

Physical Education Level 2

Unit Title	Cooperative Games	Fitness	Spirit of the Game	Human Ladders
Unit Length (weeks)	3	3	8	8
Key Concept	Communication	Change	Development	Relationships
Related Concept(s)	Perspectives Interaction	Systems Movement	Refinement Interaction Adaptation	Interaction Balance
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Teams	Identities and Relationships Health and Wellbeing	Fairness and Development Human capability and development	Identities and Relationships Competition and Cooperation
Statement of Inquiry	Communication allows for interaction with different perspectives on teams.	Health is affected through changes in movement.	The human capability to develop happens through the interaction between refinement and adaptation.	Balancing the interactions of different identities during Competition and Cooperation builds relationships.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A ii. identify physical and health education knowledge to describe issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations.	Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance Criteria D ii. describe the effectiveness of a plan based on the outcome	Criteria A i. outline physical and health education-related factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge Criteria B i. identify goals to enhance performance Criteria C i. recall and apply a range of skills and techniques Criteria D iii. describe and summarize performance	Criteria A iii. apply physical and health education terminology consistently to communicate understanding. Criteria C ii. recall and apply a range of strategies and movement concepts
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback	Self-management Practise being aware of body–mind connections Thinking Identify obstacles and challenges Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas	Social Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Swatball Capture the Flag Castle ball Tennis Baseball	Health Related Fitness Concepts Goal Setting (A) Goal Reflection (D)	Handball (Rule Assessment- A) Flag Football (Play Design- B) Rugby Lacrosse (SOTG- C)	Golf (Design a Course hole- A) Peteca Badminton KanJam/Spikeball

Physical Education Level 3

Unit Title	Human Ladders	Fitness	Spirit of the Game	Human Ladders
Unit Length (weeks)				8
Key Concept	Communication	Change	Development	Relationships
Related Concept(s)	Perspectives Interaction	Systems Movement	Refinement Interaction Adaptation	Interaction Balance
Global Context + Global Context Exploration	Identities and Relationships Teams	Identities and Relationships Health and Wellbeing	Fairness and Development Human capability and development	Identities and Relationships Competition and Cooperation
Statement of Inquiry	Communication allows for interaction with different perspectives on teams.	Health is affected through changes in movement.	The human capability to develop happens through the interaction between refinement and adaptation.	Balancing the interactions of different identities during Competition and Cooperation builds relationships.
MYP Subject-group objective(s)	Criteria A ii. apply physical and health education knowledge to explain issues and solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations.	Criteria A iii. apply physical and health education terminology consistently to communicate understanding. Criteria D i. demonstrate and apply a range of skills and techniques	Criteria A i. Identify physical and health education-related factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge Criteria B i. Outline goals to enhance performance Criteria C ii. recall and apply a range of strategies and movement concepts Criteria D iii. explain and evaluate performance	Criteria A iii. apply physical and health education terminology consistently to communicate understanding. Criteria C ii. recall and apply a range of strategies and movement concepts
ATL Skills + ATL Skill Indicators	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback	Self-management Practise being aware of body–mind connections Thinking Identify obstacles and challenges Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas	Social Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas	Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback
Content (Topics, Knowledge, Skills)	Peteca Badminton Nitroball	Health Related Fitness Concepts Goal Setting	Ultimate Frisbee (Angles and Physics of Frisbee- D) Lacrosse (SOTG- C) Flag Football (Play Design- B) Soccer (Rule Assessment- A)	Golf (Design a Course hole- A) Peteca Pickleball