What grade levels do these standards cover?

Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2

Where can I read the official document?

Kentucky Academic Standards Physical Education June 2025

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Demonstrates a variety of locomotor skills with the concepts of space, effort and relationship awareness.1.2.1
2
Demonstrates jumping and landing in a non-dynamic environment.1.2.2
3
Demonstrates transferring weight on multiple body parts.1.2.3
4
Demonstrates non-locomotor skills with the concepts of space, effort and relationship awareness.1.2.4
5
Demonstrates balancing on different body parts in a non-dynamic environment.1.2.5
6
Demonstrates bouncing a ball in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.6
7
Demonstrates rolling a ball in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.7
8
Demonstrates catching and throwing in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.8
9
Demonstrates kicking a ball in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.9
10
Demonstrates dribbling with feet in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.10
11
Demonstrates striking with hands in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.11
12
Demonstrates striking with a short-handled and long-handled implement in a variety of non-dynamic practice tasks.1.2.12
13
Demonstrates locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative movements based on a variety of dance forms.1.2.13
14
Demonstrates jumping rope in a non-dynamic environment.1.2.14
15
Demonstrates water safety and basic swimming skills on dryland or in water.1.2.15

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Recognizes personal space and where to move in general space.2.2.1
2
Identifies simple strategies in chasing and fleeing activities.2.2.2
3
Identifies movement concepts related to locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills.2.2.3
4
Demonstrates knowledge of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills in movement settings.2.2.4
5
Demonstrates knowledge of non-locomotor, locomotor and movement concepts used in dance and rhythms.2.2.5
6
Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness.2.2.6
7
Recognizes the importance of stretching before and after physical activity.2.2.7
8
Identifies the heart as a muscle that gets stronger with physical activity.2.2.8
9
Recognizes that regular physical activity is good for their health.2.2.9
10
Recognizes physiological changes in their body during physical activities.2.2.10
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Recognizes food and hydration choices that provide energy for physical activity.2.2.11
12
Demonstrates knowledge of water safety skills. Demonstrates knowledge of basic swimming skills.2.2.12

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Recognizes the feelings of others during a variety of physical activities.3.2.1
2
Demonstrates ability to encourage others.3.2.2
3
Uses communication skills to share space and equipment.3.2.3
4
Responds appropriately to directions and feedback from the teacher.3.2.4
5
Demonstrates respectful behaviors that contribute to positive social interactions in movement.3.2.5
6
Describes why following rules are important for safety and fairness.3.2.6
7
Makes safe choices with physical education equipment.3.2.7
8
Discusses problems and solutions with teacher support in a physical activity setting.3.2.8
9
Makes fair choices as directed by teacher.3.2.9
10
Identifies and participates in physical activities representing different cultures.3.2.10

1
Identifies physical activities that can meet the need for self-expression.4.2.1
2
Identifies physical activities that can meet the need for social interaction.4.2.2
3
Lists ways that movement positively affects personal health.4.2.3
4
Identifies preferred physical activities based on personal interests.4.2.4
5
Recognizes individual challenges through movement (e.g., heart rate, exertion, endurance, skill).4.2.5
6
Sets observable short-term goals.4.2.6
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Recognizes movement strengths and the need for practice for individual improvement.4.2.7
8
Recognizes the opportunity for physical activity within physical education class.4.2.8
9
Demonstrates techniques (e.g., breathing, counting) to assist with managing emotions and behaviors in a physical activity.4.2.9
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Reflects on movement experiences during physical education to develop understanding of how movement is personally meaningful.4.2.10

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?: Kentucky Academic Standards Physical Education June 2025

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