Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Sixth Grade

Other Kentucky Physical Education sets

Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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    Combinations of Movement Patterns and Skills

    1. 1

      Demonstrate simple movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics when learning and performing physical activities.6.1.MP1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate simple and combined motor skills in a variety of games and activities.6.1.MP2

    3. 3

      Perform a wide variety of locomotor movements in combination, using different pathways and directions, while moving around others and/or equipment.6.1.MP3

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    Manipulative Skills

    1. 1

      Send and receive a variety of objects, adjusting for speed and distance, while applying appropriate performance cues. 6.1.MS1

Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to movement and performance.

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    Combinations of Movement Concepts

    1. 1

      Demonstrate how movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics apply to the performance of various physical activities6.2.MC1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate how motor skills and techniques need to be refined, combined and varied in the development of specialized skills for participation in games and activities6.2.MC2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate how non-locomotor, locomotor and combination skills are used to build simple, creative sequences6.2.MC3

Demonstrate knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

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    Physical Activity Knowledge and Engagement

    1. 1

      Describe how being physically active leads to better health6.3.PA1

    2. 2

      Participate in a variety of physical activities.6.3.PA2

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    Physical Fitness Knowledge

    1. 1

      Identify the components of skill-related fitness6.3.PF1

    2. 2

      Identify each of the components of the FITT principle for different types of physical activity6.3.PF2

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    Nutrition

    1. 1

      Identify food from each of the basic food groups and select appropriate servings and proportions for his/her age and physical activity levels.6.3.N1

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    Stress Management

    1. 1

      Recognize physical activity as a positive way of dealing with stress.6.3.SA1

Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that exhibits respect for self and others.

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    Social Interactions/Working with Others

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      Accept differences among classmates in physical development, maturation and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.6.4.SW1

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 1

      Demonstrate knowledge of rules and etiquette by self-officiating standard and modified physical activities.6.4.RE1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate cooperation skills by establishing rules and guidelines for resolving conflict6.4.RE2

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    Safety

    1. 1

      Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety principles, rules and procedures in a variety of physical activities.6.4.SA1

Demonstrate value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.

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    Health

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      Demonstrate that regular participation in physical activities supports the goals of fitness, reducing stress and a healthier lifestyle.6.5.H1

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    Challenge

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      Explain that physical activities provide opportunities for self-expression, social interactions and can be enjoyable and challenging.6.5.C1

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

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      Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-reinforce positive fitness behaviors.6.5.SE1

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    Social Interaction

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      Use personal and social behaviors that show respect to self and others in physical activity settings.6.5.SI1

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    Advocacy

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      State a health-enhancing position about being physically active, supported with accurate information, to improve the health of others.6.5.A1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Kentucky Academic Standards: Physical Education

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