This increases their chances of experiencing success which, in turn, increases the probability that they will continue with physical activity for a lifetime. The section called Motor Skill Development provides valuable information about movement patterns and performance cues and how they are useful in planning lessons and assessing or evaluating students. The Activity Perspective The Saskatchewan physical education program consists of six activity components. The major goals of physical education can be met through student involvement in these areas. Activity Areas Aquatics Aquatics refers to water-related skills and abilities that enable the participant to develop confidence in an aquatic environment.
Aquatic skills promote and provide opportunities for lifelong recreational activity.
Developmental Games and Sports Individual, dual, and team activities provide the learner with the opportunity to progress from less organized to more formalized games and sports. These activities incorporate movement skills developed in a progressive manner. Educational Gymnastics Educational gymnastics focuses on individuals and how they move, learn and develop, as contrasted to the more formal competitive or Olympic style. With this approach, the content becomes progressively more student centred, the actual skills performed being at the discretion of the student rather than being imposed by the teacher. The primary intention is to assist students in developing and refining movement skills through dynamic movement.