Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
State law requires teaching skills for a healthy life.
Administrative Rules of Montana 10.53.710 Content Standard for Physical Education
(1) The content Standard for physical education are that students:
- (a) demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns;
- (b) apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance;
- (c) demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness;
- (d) exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others;
- (e) recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, self-expression, and/or social interaction
Administrative Rules of Montana 10.55.1301 Health Enhancement Program Delivery Standard
(1) In general, a basic health enhancement program shall:
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(a) meet the following conditions:
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(i) maintain class size in accordance with other curriculum areas;
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(ii) focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle;
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(iii) integrate and include components of the traditional "health" and "physical education" disciplines;
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(iv) maintain a program that meets the educational requirements of health enhancement; and
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(v) maintain adequate first aid materials and communication device capabilities.
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(b) include the following practices:
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(i) make appropriate use of technology in the curriculum;
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(ii) give students the decision-making tools to promote personal and community responsibility;
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(iii) address the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual dimensions of a healthy lifestyle; and
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(iv) promote physical activity as a means to a healthy lifestyle.