B1. Active Participation
Specific Expectations
Active Participation
B1.1
actively participate in a wide variety of program activities (e.g., lead-up games, recreational activities, fitness activities, dance), according to their capabilities, while applying behaviours that enhance their readiness and ability to take part (e.g., being engaged and moving throughout the activity, using time effectively, being open to new activities, displaying fair play by taking turns and sharing, listening to others, not blaming or taking advantage of others) [A1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self]
B1.2
demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to their personal enjoyment of being active (e.g., having the opportunity to participate in activities in various sizes of groups and using various types of equipment, having a choice of activities, being able to take part in activities that are modified to suit their individual needs, being able to participate actively in a game or activity rather than having to sit it out, having a chance to take part in both team games and individual activities, experiencing pleasure in both the physical experiences and the aesthetic aspects of movement), as they participate in a wide variety of individual and small-group activities and lead-up games [A1.1 Emotions, 1.3 Motivation, 1.4 Relationships]
- Teacher prompt: “Involving everyone in the activity makes the activity more enjoyable for all. How can you ensure everyone is involved?”
- Student: “By playing in groups of four instead of groups of eight, everyone gets lots of turns. Our group adjusted the boundaries to make it easier for everyone to play.”
- Teacher prompt: “When your group creates its dance sequence, all of you have to agree about what you are going to do and participate fully. If someone doesn’t agree, you need to find ways to negotiate or compromise.”
B1.3
describe factors that motivate them to participate in physical activity every day, at school and during leisure time, and that influence their choice of activities (e.g., influence of friends, enthusiasm for the outdoors, a preference for either team or individual activities, encouragement from others, increased time with friends, availability and affordability of a program, enjoyment of healthy competition, influence of media role models) [A1.1 Emotions, 1.2 Coping, 1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self]
- Teacher prompt: “How do the things that motivate you to be active affect what you choose to do?”
- Students: “I really like being outdoors, so I will pick activities that give me a chance to be outside. There is a new hiking and outdoor activities club being started at lunch. None of my friends are joining, but I think it sounds interesting, and I might meet someone new.” “I am learning traditional dancing because I want to learn about something that has a connection to my culture.” “I love competing and I love team sports and activities. Lots of team sports, like soccer, are available in my community.” “I do not like team sports, but I do like being active with other people. I kayak with my aunt on the weekends and, whenever I can, I go to the skateboard park with my friends.”
