B1. Active Participation
Specific Expectations
Active Participation
B1.1
actively participate in a wide variety of program activities (e.g., activity centre and circuit activities, tag games, parachute activities), according to their capabilities, while applying behaviours that enhance their readiness and ability to take part (e.g., joining in willingly, showing respect for others, following directions, taking turns) [A1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self]
- Teacher prompt: “We show respect in many ways. In our classroom, we show respect for people of all cultures and abilities by including everyone in our activities. In our school, we show that we respect the environment by recycling and cleaning up. Showing respect for others is an important part of participating in physical activities. How do you show respect for others when you are being active?”
- Student: “I show respect by tagging other people gently when we are playing tag and speaking politely to others.”
B1.2
demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to their personal enjoyment of being active (e.g., having the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of an activity, having a comfortable environment for activities, being able to explore different ways of being active, having the opportunity to take part in activities that relate to their cultural background) as they participate in a wide variety of individual and small-group activities [A1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self]
- Teacher prompt: “What are some things that help you enjoy being physically active?”
- Students: “I like it when everyone has their own ball, so we all get to play and practise a lot.” “I have more fun when I have lots of space to run and move.” “I love playing outside. When it is really hot, I play under the trees so I am in the shade.” “I liked this activity because it reminded me of a game my grandma taught me.” “Playing outside is more fun when it feels safe. Where I live, the parents and community members are working together to make the playground safer, and they also have a neighbourhood watch program where the adults work together to look out for the kids.”
- Teacher prompt: “Each person pick up a ball or a beanbag. See how many different ways you can toss and catch your object while travelling around the gymnasium. Which way is your favourite?”
B1.3
identify a variety of ways to be physically active at school and at home every day (e.g., at school: playing actively at recess; participating in a variety of physical activities in class, including DPA; participating in after-school physical activities; at home: helping with outdoor activities like gardening, raking, or shovelling snow; going for a walk with family members; playing in the park; riding bikes on the community trail) [A1.6 Thinking]