Intro to Physical

Health Education
Unit 1: Healthy Lifestyles and Choices
Unit Overview
Key Concept: Change

Related Concepts: Adaptation,

Refinement

Global Context: Orientation in Time and

Space

Statement of Inquiry: Individuals can

refine themselves over time when
adapting to their changing physical needs.
Class Expectations
1. Preparedness (uniform, shoes, folder for handouts and assignments)
2. Good sportsmanship
3. Attempt every sport/exercise
4. Respect yourself and others
5. Push yourself beyond your physical limits
6. Be present and complete all assignments on time
7. MYP course requirements: take it seriously
Social emotional Learning Skill: Identify and Manage Emotions

● Identify what you are feeling

● Be able to express your feelings
in healthy ways
● Be able to respond to the
feelings of others in healthy
ways
Social Emotional Learning Skill: Stress Management and Coping

● Recognize sources of stress

● Learn coping skills when facing
challenges
● Seek help when need it
● Develop personal resilience
Social Emotional Learning Skill: Positive Motivation and Perseverance

● Develop habits of motivation

● Develop optimism
Social Emotional Learning Skill: Healthy Relationships

● Develop empathy
● Communicate with others
● Respect others
● Respect diversity
Social Emotional Learning Skill: Self Awareness and Sense of Identity

● Develop self-awareness and

confidence
● Develop a positive identity and
sense of self
● Develop a sense of belonging
Social Emotional Learning Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking

● Make connections
● Analyze
● Evaluate
● Solve Problems
● Make decisions
 Common Physical and Health Education Terms for Fitness Unit

● Cardiorespiratory endurance: the level at which your heart, lungs, and muscles work
together when you’re exercising for an extended period of time (how fit you are)

● Muscular endurance: ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated

contractions against resistance for an extended period (how many reps you can do)

● Muscular strength: maximal amount of force that a muscle or group of muscles can generate
at one time (ex: how much you can lift)

● Flexibility: the ability of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons to elongate through a range of
motion