NJDOE MODEL CURRICULUM
CONTENT AREA: Physical Education
GRADE:6-8
UNIT #: IV
UNIT NAME: Individual Activities
# STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CORRESPONDING
NJCCCS
1
Identify individual tactical strategies that will impact the quality of performance in individual and
dual activities. 6
(2.5.6.B.1, 2.5.6.B.2)
2
Identify and demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to design effective offensive and
defensive strategies. 7
(2.5.8.B.2)
3
Compare and contrast the impact of offensive and defensive strategies that could affect
performance in individual and dual activities. 8
(2.5.8.B.1)
4
Identify and demonstrate the use of various shots / skills used during practice / game play. 6
(2.5.6.B.2, 2.5.6.A.4)
5
Provide fair and honest skill specific feedback to a partner which will be integrated into game
play. (tennis, pickle ball, badminton) 7 (2.5.8.A.2)
6
Analyze the effectiveness of mental strategies and skills used to achieve specific goals (accuracy,
sportsmanship, game plan) during game play. 8 (2.5.8.B.2, 2.5.8.B.3)
7
Demonstrate and fairly enforce various rules during game play exhibiting appropriate
sportsmanship. 6 (2.5.6.C.1, 2.5.6.C.2)
8
Compare and contrast the different behaviors participants may exhibit in relation to proper
sportsmanship in individual and dual activities. 7 (2.5.8.C.1)
9
Describe the proper equipment, rules, and procedures that will promote participant safety when
engaged in practice/play in individual and dual activities. 8 (2.5.8.C.2)
10
Identify how certain individual or dual activities may contribute to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
(healthy eating, body composition, physical activity) 6 (2.6.6.A.4)
11
Define appropriate fitness training strategies (skill-related fitness components) and exercises
needed to participate successfully and efficiently in individual / dual activities. 8 (2.6.8.A.4)
