Educación Física en Educación Secundaria

Physical Education in Secondary Education

• Average moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during physical education sessions in secondary school is 35.9%. (Holis J.L., 2017)
• No key competency lacks operational descriptors for assessment in physical education. All competencies have them.
• The order of minimum learning standards for ESO is regulated by Royal Decree 217/2022.
• Physical education sessions correspond to a temporary program design.
• Running 2000 meters in 12 minutes is an objective for assessing aerobic capacity.
• Passing the ball is an objective for maintaining individual and collective possession in team sports.
• Experiencing games and recreational activities is an objective for educational values, socio-emotional development, and improving motor skills.
• Common behavioral patterns within a social group define culture.
• Cardiovascular risk factors begin in childhood; early detection is key.
• The KIDMED questionnaire measures adherence to the Mediterranean diet in adolescents and children, assessing diet quality and healthy habits.
• The BEARS questionnaire assesses sleep problems in children and adolescents, including sleep routines.
• Curriculum standards indicate expected performance levels for students.

Assessment Definition

• Assessment is a systematic and adaptable process that gathers learning evidence and supports reflection. It leads to informed decisions regarding observed changes, and impacts teaching-learning strategies.