Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 3

Other Alabama Physical Education sets

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: _The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns._PE19.3.1

  • A

    1.1 Locomotor Skills: _Hopping, galloping, jogging, running, sliding, skipping, jumping, leaping_PE19.3.1.A

    1. 1

      Demonstrate correct form for leaping.PE19.3.1.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:__ Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running_ - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)PE19.3.1.1.APE

  • B

    1.2 Locomotor Skills: _Jogging, running_PE19.3.1.B

    1. 2

      Travel showing differentiation in pacing when jogging and running.PE19.3.1.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:__ Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running_ - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)PE19.3.1.2.APE

  • C

    1.3 Locomotor Skills: _Jumping and landing_PE19.3.1.C

    1. 3

      Use correct form for jumping and landing.PE19.3.1.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:__ Hopping, jumping, and leaping_ - Hand over hand to assist with balance. _Examples: mini trampoline, rope on floor, peer assistance_PE19.3.1.3.APE

  • D

    1.4 Locomotor Skills: _Dance/ Rhythmic Activities_PE19.3.1.D

    1. 4

      Perform teacher-selected and developmentally appropriate dance steps, movement patterns, and rhythmic activities.PE19.3.1.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistancePE19.3.1.4.APE

  • E

    1.5 Non-locomotor Skills* (stability): _Balance_PE19.3.1.E

    1. 5

      Balance on different bases of support, demonstrating muscular tension and extensions of body parts.PE19.3.1.5

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand assistance, peer assistance, modeling, doing activities on the floor instead of on equipmentPE19.3.1.5.APE

  • F

    1.6 Non-locomotor Skills* (stability): _Curling and stretching; twisting and bending_PE19.3.1.F

    1. 6

      Move into and out of curling, twisting, and stretching positions.PE19.3.1.6

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Hand over hand assistance and modelingPE19.3.1.6.APE

  • G

    1.7 Non-locomotor Skills (stability): _Weight transfer, rolling_PE19.3.1.G

    1. 7

      Transfer weight from feet to hands for momentary weight support both individually and in various partner stunts and counter balance.PE19.3.1.7

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Rolling - hand over hand assistance; peer assistance and modelingPE19.3.1.7.APE

  • H

    1.8 Manipulative Skills: _Underhand and overhand throw_PE19.3.1.H

    1. 8

      Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.PE19.3.1.8

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchersPE19.3.1.8.APE

  • I

    1.9 Manipulative Skills: _Catching_PE19.3.1.I

    1. 9

      Catch a ball thrown by a partner, demonstrating correct form.PE19.3.1.9

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled, or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies)PE19.3.1.9.APE

  • J

    1.10 Manipulative Skills: _Dribbling and/or ball control with hands_PE19.3.1.J

    1. 10

      Dribble and travel continuously in general space at varying speeds, demonstrating control of ball and body.PE19.3.1.10

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.PE19.3.1.10.APE

  • K

    1.11 Manipulative Skills: _Dribbling/ ball control with feet_PE19.3.1.K

    1. 11

      Dribble with alternating feet, demonstrating control of ball and body at varying speeds.PE19.3.1.11

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use large playground ball; drop and catch, alternating dribble with peer or tethered ball.PE19.3.1.11.APE

  • L

    1.12 Manipulative Skills: _Passing and receiving with feet_PE19.3.1.L

    1. 12

      Pass and receive a ball with a stationary partner, using the outsides and insides of the feet to and absorbing force on reception before returning the pass.PE19.3.1.12

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use larger ball, larger targetsPE19.3.1.12.APE

  • M

    1.13 Manipulative Skills: _Kicking, punting_PE19.3.1.M

    1. 13

      Demonstrate a continuous running approach to kick a ball along the ground and in the air.PE19.3.1.13

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ballPE19.3.1.13.APE

  • N

    1.14 Manipulative Skills: _Volleying, overhead and underhand_PE19.3.1.N

    1. 14

      Demonstrate volleying a ball with an underhand and overhand technique with a partner.PE19.3.1.14

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ballPE19.3.1.14.APE

  • O

    1.15 Manipulative Skills: _Striking, short implement_PE19.3.1.O

    1. 15

      Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.PE19.3.1.15

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistancePE19.3.1.15.APE

  • P

    1.16 Manipulative Skills: _Striking, long implement (hockey stick, putter, noodle, bat, badminton racquet, pillow polo stick, etc.)_PE19.3.1.P

    1. 16

      Strike a moving object with a long-handled implement, sending it forward, while using correct form.PE19.3.1.16

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.PE19.3.1.16.APE

  • Q

    1.17 Manipulative Skills: _Jumping rope_PE19.3.1.Q

    1. 17

      Jump rope using intermediate skills for both long and short ropes.PE19.3.1.17

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.PE19.3.1.17.APE

Anchor Standard 2: Movement and performance: _The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance._PE19.3.2

  • A

    2.1 Movement Concepts: _Space_PE19.3.2.A

    1. 1

      Demonstrate the concept of spatial awareness in a dynamic environment.PE19.3.2.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting, redirection and/or modeling; use directional poly spots.PE19.3.2.1.APE

  • B

    2.2 Movement Concepts: _Pathways, shapes, levels_PE19.3.2.B

    1. 2

      Demonstrate shapes, levels, and pathways specific to a wide variety of physical activities.PE19.3.2.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.PE19.3.2.2.APE

  • C

    2.3 Movement Concepts: _Speed, direction, force_PE19.3.2.C

    1. 3

      Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.PE19.3.2.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting; use directional poly spots.PE19.3.2.3.APE

  • D

    2.4 Movement Concepts: _Strategies & tactics_PE19.3.2.D

    1. 4

      Demonstrate simple strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.PE19.3.2.4

Anchor Standard 3: Physical Activity and Fitness: _The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness._PE19.3.3

  • A

    3.1 Physical activity knowledgePE19.3.3.A

    1. 1

      List physical activity opportunities outside physical education class.PE19.3.3.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation.PE19.3.3.1.APE

  • B

    3.2 Engagement in physical activityPE19.3.3.B

    1. 2

      Actively engage in physical education class with little or no teacher redirection.PE19.3.3.2

  • C

    3.3 Fitness knowledgePE19.3.3.C

    1. 3

      Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).PE19.3.3.3

Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: _The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others._PE19.3.4

  • A

    4.1 Personal responsibilityPE19.3.4.A

    1. 1

      Display ability to work safely and independently for extended periods of time.PE19.3.4.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.3.4.1.APE

  • B

    4.2 Accepting and giving feedbackPE19.3.4.B

    1. 2

      Listen respectfully to receive feedback from peers and adults.PE19.3.4.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.3.4.2.APE

  • C

    4.3 Working with othersPE19.3.4.C

    1. 3

      Acknowledge others' success in movement performance and praise their efforts.PE19.3.4.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.3.4.3.APE

  • D

    4.4 Conflict ResolutionPE19.3.4.D

    1. 4

      Use a decision-making and problem-solving model.PE19.3.4.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviorsPE19.3.4.4.APE

Anchor Standard 5: Values Physical Activity: _The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction._PE19.3.5

  • A

    5.1 HealthPE19.3.5.A

    1. 1

      Verbalize the value of being balanced in social, emotional, physical, mental, and environmental health.PE19.3.5.1

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Information in alternate formats (words or pictures); allow extra time to communicate and process information; provide short, precise and clear instructions; and use peer assistance and modeling.PE19.3.5.1.APE

  • B

    5.2 ChallengePE19.3.5.B

    1. 2

      Explain the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.PE19.3.5.2

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Information in alternate formats (words or pictures); allow extra time to communicate and process information; provide short, precise and clear instructions; and use peer assistance and modeling.PE19.3.5.2.APE

  • C

    5.3 Self-expression and enjoymentPE19.3.5.C

    1. 3

      Share the reasons for enjoying various physical activities.PE19.3.5.3

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Information in alternate formats (words or pictures); allow extra time to communicate and process information; provide short, precise and clear instructions; and use peer assistance and modeling.PE19.3.5.3.APE

  • D

    5.4 Social interactionPE19.3.5.D

    1. 4

      Identify and compare the positive social interactions when engaging in partner, small-group, and large-group physical activities.PE19.3.5.4

      1. APE

        ___APE accommodation suggestions:___ Information in alternate formats (words or pictures); allow extra time to communicate and process information; provide short, precise and clear instructions; and use peer assistance and modeling.PE19.3.5.4.APE

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
Physical Education (2019)

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