Rubrics for NCATE Standards

Candidates know and understand human movement

K

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates have a general knowledge of physical development

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates have a general knowledge of physical development; and know movement forms, concepts, and principles of motor skills

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates have an in-depth understanding of physical development and movement forms, and concepts and principles of motor skills; and realize their importance in the K-6 curriculum
  

Candidates know and understand physical activity

K, S, D

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates recognize that physical inactivity is a major health risk factor, but fail to demonstrate knowledge of the value and benefits of physical activity

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates know the intrinsic value and benefits associated with physical activity
  
  
• Candidates recognize that physical inactivity is a major health risk factor

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates appreciate and transmit the intrinsic value and benefits associated with physical activity
  
  
• Candidates model the critical importance of physically active life styles
  
  
• Candidates demonstrate sensitivity to K-6 students’ needs for physical movement

Candidates use knowledge of human movement and physical activity to foster active, healthy life styles and enhanced quality of life for K-6 students

K, S, D, I

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates do not demonstrate an awareness of healthy life styles

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates are able to develop skills to help students achieve and maintain a healthy level of physical fitness
  
  
• Candidates utilize movement development for instruction
  
  
• Candidates demonstrate respect for students’ individual differences and physical abilities

Evidence indicates that:

• Candidates are able to develop skills to help students achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
  
  
• Candidates are able to structure learning activities to ensure that K-6 students demonstrate competence in movement and physical activity
  
  
• Candidates foster opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
  
  
• Candidates promote K-6 students’ ability to make responsible personal and social decisions that foster healthy life styles
  
  
• Candidates demonstrate respect for K-6 students’ individual differences and physical abilities