Grade 1

Skill Development

  • 1.

    Demonstrate jumping and landing skills by using one- and two-foot takeoff methods, balancing at varying levels on multiple body parts, and forming bridges using different body parts.

  • 2.

    Apply varied effort and pathways to running, jumping, and throwing.

  • 3.

    Demonstrate nonlocomotor skills, including pushing and pulling.

  • 4.

    Demonstrate manipulative skills by catching a bounced ball with hands, volleying a soft object, kicking a stationary object, and throwing a ball underhand with two hands.

  • 5.

    Apply rhythmic movement to games, activities, and dances.

  • 6.

    Perform individual and partner stunts.

  • 7.

    Demonstrate manipulative and traveling skills in game situations.

Cognitive Development

  • 8.

    Apply movement vocabulary to fundamental movement skills.

  • 9.

    Identify cue words and terms associated with throwing, catching, running, and kicking.

  • 10.

    Determine speed and type of movement based on rhythmic beat.

Social Development

  • 11.

    Explain the importance of empathy for feelings, concerns, and limitations of peers.

  • 12.

    Demonstrate responsibility and cooperative skills in physical activity settings by helping peers, assisting the teacher, and sharing space and equipment.

Physical Activity and Health

  • 13.

    Identify exercises that improve flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and body composition.

  • 14.

    Explain differences between active and inactive lifestyles.

  • 15.

    Explain effects of smoking, lack of sleep, and poor dietary habits on health and physical performance.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2009
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education

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