• Safety in regards to unit topic
• Be able to kick and punt a ball in a variety of ways
• Be able to keep control of a ball with the feet
• Enhance fitness - cardiovascular endurance & body composition
• Enhance locomotor skills
• Combining manipulative skills with locomotor skills
• Promote development of neuromuscular system
• Increase self-esteem and self-efficacy
• Enhance the students ability to interact with other students
• Improve body awareness
• Improve kinesthetic intelligence
• Decrease number of accidents due to poor body control
• Fun and enjoyment
• Promote long term gains through enjoyment and success, which will
result in continued voluntary participation in physical activity
