Generic competencies in physical education have been drawn up in Michigan based on student-oriented competencies rather than activity-oriented statements. The competencies are classified as psychomotor, affective, or cognitive. (JMF)

This booklet describes a systematic procedure for developing and writing performance objectives for any instructional environment. In developing performance objectives, their six elements must be kept in mind: the learners, the behavior, the areas of instruction, the methods of measurement, the time limits and/or prerequisites, and the level of…

Competency waivers for major physical education sport and dance classes developed by the women's physical education staff at Washington State University are discussed. (RC)

Behavioral objectives serve several functions: (1) identify expected learner outcomes for a given lesson or unit of study, (2) provide a basis for selection and organization of materials and experiences for effective learning, (3) provide a systematic means for devising ways of evaluating student performance and (4) provide a means to identify…

Project D.A.R.E. (Development through Adventure, Responsibility and Education), an adventure-based outdoor program, uses a feedback/evaluation model, combining a learning component with a two-part participant observational model. The first phase focuses on evaluation of the child and progress made while he is in the program (stages one to four);…