Accomplished

The student demonstrates a clear understanding of the health benefits of physical activity; advocates for regular and varied physical activities; encourages others to be active; can self-monitor and adjust exertion levels.

The student will:

• confidently communicate health benefits (social, emotional and physical) of regular physical activity using scientific facts
• understand the relationship between daily activity levels and overall well being; adjust personal habits accordingly
• fully participate in physical activities and observe personal health benefits; encourage others to do the same
• access many opportunities and settings for physical activity in the school and community
• apply health knowledge to develop short and long term personal goals for fitness; develop and implement a personal plan; monitor progress and adapt plan as needed
• accurately take heart rate at rest, after activity and recovery and help others to do the same
• understand the Perceived Rate of Exertion (PRE) scale to monitor and adjust exertion levels
• advocate for regular physical activity to improve fitness and overall wellbeing

Acquired

The student demonstrates an understanding of the health benefits of physical activity; fully participates in various physical activities; can self-monitor exertion levels.

Developing

The student has some understanding of the health benefits of physical activity, demonstrates limited participation in various physical activities; may need assistance to monitor exertion levels.

The student will:

• identify some of the health benefits of regular physical activity
• recognize different activity levels and the feeling of well being
• inconsistently participate in physical activities with some observation of personal health benefits
• be aware of some opportunities for physical activity in the school and community
• inconsistently apply knowledge of health benefits when deciding on physical activity
• inconsistently take heart rate at rest, after activity and recovery
• understand the need to monitor exertion levels but be unable to do so independently

Emerging

The student requires assistance to understand the health benefits of physical activity; needs support to participate in a variety of physical activities and to monitor exertion levels.

The student will:

• identify some of the health benefits of regular physical activity
• begin to recognize different activity levels and the feeling of well being
• need encouragement to participate fully in physical activities and to observe health benefits
• be aware of few opportunities for physical activity in the school and community
• use some knowledge of health to plan personal physical activity
• take heart rate and begin to monitor exertion levels at rest, after activity and recovery
• be unaware of the Perceived Rate of Exertion (PRE) scale to monitor and adjust exertion levels

Source: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/perf_stands/healthy_living/4-6/active_living_scale.htm