A1. Social-Emotional Learning Skills
Specific Expectations
Identification and Management of Emotions
A1.1
apply skills that help them identify and manage emotions as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to improve their ability to express their own feelings and understand and respond to the feelings of others (e.g., Active Living: identify what they feel when participating in different activities – their energy level and level of engagement, for example – and describe how these feelings affect their enjoyment of the activities; Movement Competence: explain how their feelings differ when performing an activity that is fairly easy, such as stationary throwing and catching, and when doing something more challenging, such as throwing and catching a smaller object while on the move; Healthy Living: explain how feelings can impact eating habits and food choices and how a person’s awareness of this impact can help them make healthier choices)
Stress Management and Coping
A1.2
apply skills that help them to recognize sources of stress and to cope with challenges, including help-seeking behaviours, as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to support the development of personal resilience (e.g., Active Living: explain why properly fitted helmets and well-secured straps on wheelchairs allow them to participate in physical activities with a greater sense of safety, comfort, security, and confidence; Movement Competence: use tactical solutions to improve play or alleviate discomfort, such as adjusting pace or stride when running; Healthy Living: when preparing to babysit a younger child, explain the strategies they might use to manage any challenging situations that could arise)
Positive Motivation and Perseverance
A1.3
apply skills that help them develop habits of mind that support positive motivation and perseverance as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to promote a sense of optimism and hope (e.g., Active Living: when faced with transportation challenges in a rural community, use creative solutions such as ride sharing to access recreational activities; Movement Competence: demonstrate awareness both of strengths and of skills that need more work, such as using their non-dominant hand or foot when working on retaining objects, then focus on ways to build on the strengths and to stretch the limits; Healthy Living: show understanding of how healthy eating habits contribute to raising energy levels and improving self-image)
Healthy Relationships
A1.4
apply skills that help them build relationships, develop empathy, and communicate with others as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to support healthy relationships, a sense of belonging, and respect for diversity (e.g., Active Living: use encouraging words to support other students when participating in physical activities; show respect for the decisions and calls of teammates when they are serving as referees; Movement Competence: contribute ideas when working in a group to accomplish a collaborative task; Healthy Living: show awareness of how best to help others by asking questions and then helping in the way the person prefers; describe how you can let someone know how you feel about them in both verbal and non-verbal ways)
Self-Awareness and Sense of Identity
A1.5
apply skills that help them develop self-awareness and self-confidence as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to support the development of a sense of identity and a sense of belonging (e.g., Active Living: identify which of the factors known to motivate participation in physical activity in most people are the strongest motivators for them; Movement Competence: assess their awareness of the technique they are using when catching throws of different speeds – are they remembering to move farther away when a ball is thrown hard and fast?; Healthy Living: reflect on how stereotypes affect their self-concept, and identify other factors, including acceptance by others, that influence their sense of themselves)
Critical and Creative Thinking
A1.6
apply skills that help them think critically and creatively as they participate in learning experiences in health and physical education, in order to support making connections, analysing, evaluating, problem solving, and decision making (e.g., Active Living: describe the steps that should be taken when responding to minor injuries; Movement Competence: plan a variety of offensive and defensive tactics that could be used in different situations in striking/fielding games; Healthy Living: describe what can be done to challenge stereotypes and false assumptions, and to encourage respectful interaction, acceptance of differences, and inclusion of all people in social activities)