B3. Safety
Specific Expectations
Safety
B3.1
demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximize safety and lessen the risk of injury, including the risk of concussion, for themselves and others during physical activity (e.g., cooperating; listening carefully; wearing appropriate footwear; keeping a safe distance away from others while doing physical activities, either in class or on the playground; staying within defined boundaries; treating their wheelchair as part of their body) [A1.4 Relationships]
- Teacher prompt: “How do you know that you have chosen a good spot for doing your cool-down stretches today?”
- Student: “I can stretch my arms out and not touch anyone or the wall from where I’m standing/sitting.”
B3.2
identify environmental factors that pose safety risks, including the risk of concussion, during their participation in physical activity (e.g., extreme heat may cause fatigue, too much sun exposure will cause sunburn, extreme cold and wind chill may cause frostbite, objects on the ground may trip someone who cannot see, wet pavement or floors may create a slipping hazard), and describe ways of preparing themselves to enjoy outdoor activities safely [A1.5 Self, 1.6 Thinking]
- Teacher prompt: “If you are dressed properly, you will have more fun when you are being active outside. What do you need to wear in the summer/winter to participate safely in outdoor activities in any weather?”
- Student: “In the summer, I should wear a hat and sunscreen when I go outside. In the winter, I need to wear a warm coat, a hat, mittens, and boots. If I wear a scarf, it needs to be tucked in so it does not catch on anything. When I am walking to school in freezing weather, I should wear snow boots, look for a clear pathway, and avoid walking on ice.”
