Physical Development and Health-PreK (Early Childhood)

GOAL 19: Acquire movement skills and understand concepts needed to explore the environment, support learning, and engage in health-enhancing physical activity.PDH.EC.19

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 19A: Demonstrate physical competency and control of large and small muscles.PDH.EC.19A

    1. i

      Engage in active play using gross- and fine-motor skills.PDH.EC.19A-1

    2. ii

      Move with balance and control in a range of physical activities.PDH.EC.19A-2

    3. iii

      Use strength and control to accomplish tasks.PDH.EC.19A-3

    4. iv

      Use eye-hand coordination to perform tasks.PDH.EC.19A-4

    5. v

      Use writing and drawing tools with some control.PDH.EC.19A-5

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 19B: Demonstrate awareness and coordination of body movements.PDH.EC.19B

    1. i

      Coordinate movements to perform complex tasks.PDH.EC.19B-1

    2. ii

      Demonstrate body awareness when moving in different spaces.PDH.EC.19B-2

    3. iii

      Combine large motor movements with and without the use of equipment.PDH.EC.19B-3

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 19C: Demonstrate knowledge of rules and safety during activity.PDH.EC.19C

    1. i

      Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities.PDH.EC.19C-1

GOAL 20: Develop habits for lifelong fitness. PDH.EC.20

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 20A: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.PDH.EC.20A

    1. i

      Participate in activities to enhance physical fitness.PDH.EC.20A-1

    2. ii

      Exhibit increased levels of physical activity.PDH.EC.20A-2

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 20B: Assess individual fitness levels.PDH.EC.20B

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 20C: Set goals based on fitness data and develop, implement, and monitor an individual fitness improvement plan.PDH.EC.20C

GOAL 21: Develop team-building skills by working with others through physical activity.PDH.EC.21

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 21A: Demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.PDH.EC.21A

    1. i

      Follow rules and procedures when participating in group physical activities.PDH.EC.21A-1

    2. ii

      Follow directions, with occasional adult reminders, during group activities.PDH.EC.21A-2

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 21B: Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.PDH.EC.21B

    1. i

      Demonstrate ability to cooperate with others during group physical activities.PDH.EC.21B-1

GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury.PDH.EC.22

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 22A: Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention, treatment, and safety.PDH.EC.22A

    1. ii

      Demonstrate personal care and hygiene skills, with adult reminders.PDH.EC.22A-2

    2. i

      Identify simple practices that promote healthy living and prevent illness.PDH.EC.22A-1

    3. iii

      Identify and follow basic safety rules.PDH.EC.22A-3

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 22B: Describe and explain the factors that influence health among individuals, groups, and communities.PDH.EC.22B

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 22C: Explain how the environment can affect health.PDH.EC.22C

GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.PDH.EC.23

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 23A: Describe and explain the structure and functions of the human body systems and how they interrelate.PDH.EC.23A

    1. i

      Identify body parts and their functions.PDH.EC.23A-1

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 23B: Identify ways to keep the body healthy.PDH.EC.23B

    1. i

      Identify examples of healthy habits.PDH.EC.23B-1

    2. ii

      Identify healthy and nonhealthy foods and explain the effect of these foods on the bodyPDH.EC.23B-2

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 23C: Describe factors that affect growth and development.PDH.EC.23C

GOAL 24: Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.PDH.EC.24

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 24A: Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences, and preventing conflict.PDH.EC.24A

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 24B: Apply decision-making skills related to the protection and promotion of individual health.PDH.EC.24B

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 24C: Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous situations.PDH.EC.24C

    1. i

      Participate in activities to learn to avoid dangerous situations.PDH.EC.24C-1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards