1. Knowledge and Understanding:
* Understanding of movement concepts: They possess knowledge of basic movement principles like force, leverage, balance, and coordination. They can apply these principles to improve their performance in various activities.
* Knowledge of health-related fitness: They understand the components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition) and their importance for overall health.
* Understanding of physical activity guidelines: They are aware of recommended guidelines for physical activity and can apply them to their own lives.
* Knowledge of safety and injury prevention: They know how to avoid injuries through proper warm-up, cool-down, technique, and equipment use.
* Understanding of the social and psychological benefits of physical activity: They appreciate the positive impact of physical activity on mental and emotional well-being, social interaction, and stress management.
* Knowledge of exercise programming and training principles: They have an understanding of how to design and implement effective exercise programs tailored to individual needs and goals (though this may be more applicable to those with advanced physical education).
2. Skills and Competencies:
* Motor skills proficiency: They demonstrate competency in a range of movement skills, including fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching) and specialized skills related to specific activities (e.g., swimming strokes, tennis serve).
* Physical fitness: They possess a good level of health-related fitness, enabling them to participate in a variety of activities with ease and endurance.
* Ability to adapt to different physical activities: They can easily transition between various physical activities and adjust their movements based on environmental conditions.
* Ability to self-assess and improve: They can evaluate their own performance and identify areas for improvement. They actively seek ways to enhance their skills and fitness levels.
* Ability to teach and share knowledge: A deeper understanding allows for the ability to instruct others in proper technique and exercise safety.
3. Attitudes and Values:
* Positive attitude towards physical activity: They enjoy participating in physical activities and view them as a positive and rewarding experience.
* Self-confidence and self-efficacy: They believe in their ability to succeed in physical activities and are confident in their skills.
* Respect for others: They demonstrate respect for fellow participants, regardless of their skill level or abilities.
* Responsibility for their own health and well-being: They take responsibility for their own health and actively seek ways to improve it through physical activity.
* Lifelong commitment to physical activity: They integrate physical activity into their lives as a lifelong habit.
It's important to note that these characteristics exist on a continuum. Someone highly physically educated will demonstrate a high level of proficiency across all these areas, while someone with basic physical education will possess some, but not all, of these traits.