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Interpersonal Skills (IS)*
1.3 communicate effectively, using verbal or non-verbal means, as appropriate, and interpret information accurately as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living (e.g., Active Living: communicate clearly that they are ready before beginning activities, such as doing lifts with free weights, that require a partner or a spotter; Movement Competence: communicate effectively with a partner or teammate to increase their chances of success in various physical activities; Healthy Living: explain how clear and open communication can contribute to the stability of
a relationship as it changes)
Teacher prompt: “A successful curling shot depends on effective communication among the skip, the thrower, and the sweepers. The sweepers and the thrower must confirm that they all understand where the shot is to go before it is delivered. Once the rock is released, the communication from the skip has to be clear and simple, which is why it’s important to know and use routine sweep calls, such as hurry, light, heavy, line, and room. The skip calls the line – the intended direction of the shot. The sweepers call out the weight – how fast the rock is going and where they think it will stop. The constant exchange of information allows the skip to give directions to the sweepers so that
they can make the rock stop as close to the intended destination as possible.”
1.4 apply relationship and social skills as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living to help them interact positively with others, build healthy relationships, and become effective group
or team members (e.g., Active Living: demonstrate leadership skills by being a role model – being inclusive when working with others, being cooperative, participating positively in activities; Movement Competence: apply the conventions of fair play and sports etiquette to minimize conflict that could arise with teammates or opponents during playing situations; Healthy Living: explain how developing interpersonal skills can reduce their vulnerability to harassment and/or violence in relationships)
Critical and Creative Thinking (CT)*
1.5 use a range of critical and creative thinking skills and processes to assist them in making connections, planning and setting goals, analysing and solving problems, making decisions, and evaluating their choices in connection with learning in health and physical education
(e.g., Active Living: identify recreational facilities that are available in their community, and assess their suitability for supporting participation in activities outside of school; Movement Competence: plan strategies that can be used to improve success in a variety of individual activities, such as pacing while doing a fitness circuit, drafting to conserve energy while running or cycling, planning a path while bouldering; Healthy Living: describe various ways of responding to harassment and abuse locally and internationally and assess their effectiveness)
LIVING SKILLS
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