Grades 6-12 Virtues in Physical Education
 
 
Respect
 
  • Respect your classmates and equipment.
    • Show respect for you opponent and teammates.
    • Handling equipment properly.
    • Put equipment away correctly.
    • Explain and model proper respect of equipment.
 
 
Responsibility
 
  • Responsible for your actions in class (Do what needs to be done):
    • Locking up your stuff.
    • Dressing for class.
    • Being on time for class.
    • Washing your clothes.
    • Personal hygiene.
    • Studying for tests.
 
Self-Discipline
 
  • Use self-discipline on an everyday basis:
    • Following directions.
    • Follow rules.
    • Staying under control during competition.
    • Paying attention.
    • Studying for tests.
 
 
Caring
 
  • Show kindness to others in class:
    • Helping less skilled students.
    • Encouraging others in class.
    • Working with students with special needs.
 
Integrity
 
  • Do what is right when no one is looking:
    • Following the rules of the game.
    • Help others to follow the rules.
    • Using integrity when taking tests.
Leadership
 
  • Empower students to be leaders:
    • Volunteering.
    • Take turns being the leader/captain.
    • Show the difference between being a vocal leader and a leader by example.
    • Give students a chance to be leaders in a non-competitive environment. (Lead exercises)
    • Be a person the teacher can rely on (a substitute teacher can count on you.)
    • Be a good role model.
 
Cooperation
 
  • Promote positive behaviors:
    • Promote teamwork.
    • Help with equipment.
    • Work with people of all abilities.
    • Goal is to get everyone to learn the sport, not winning.
 
Citizenship
 
  • Be an active participant:
    • Set up equipment.
    • Be a good role model.
    • Extend our classroom into the community. (Be a little league umpire, teach swim lesson, or organize a game for kids in your neighborhood.
    • Keep your locker room/classroom nice for other students.
 
Reflection
 
  • Be able to look back and learn from experience:
    • Plan an exercise program and re-evaluate on a regular basis.
    • Take what you’ve learned and put it toward a healthy lifestyle.
    • Recognize benefits of regular physical activity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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