Outdoor Pursuits Outdoor pursuits involve a variety of activities utilizing an interaction with the natural environment. The physical education curriculum has a rhythmics component at the elementary level. Rhythm is the ability to repeat an action or movement with regularity and in time to a particular rhythmic pattern. Ref 3 Rhythmics are activities designed to promote the development of rhythm and body management skills. Small hand-held equipment is manipulated to the beat of music.
Students move in time to the music and with control.
These percentages indicate the time allotted per grade level. The flexible dimension provides an opportunity for the teacher to increase the percentage of time in any activity area. The role of the teacher in a Physical Education 6-9 class will move from one that has, historically, been that of lecturer and demonstrator to facilitator. This movement will assist both teachers and students in the development of self-directed learning and personal ownership for the class. Teachers are encouraged to provide students with the opportunity to play a major role in the planning of units, selection of activities, assessment and evaluation.