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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Maryland Physical Education sets

Motor Skills and Movement PatternsS1.G4

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    Hopping, Galloping, Jogging, Running, Sprinting, Sliding, Skipping, and Leaping 

    1. 1

      Demonstrates various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks, dance, and educational gymnastics experiences.S1.G4.1

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    Jogging and Running for Distance

    1. 2

      Runs for distance using a mature pattern.  S1.G4.2

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    Jumping and Landing - Horizontal & Vertical

    1. 3

      Uses spring and step takeoffs and landings specific to gymnastics.S1.G4.3

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    Dance

    1. 4

      Combines locomotor movement patterns and dance steps to create and perform an original dance.S1.G4.4

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    Combinations

    1. 5

      Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching, and striking with a partner in teacher-and/or student-designed small-sided practice tasks.S1.G4.5

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    Balance

    1. 6

      Balances on different bases of support on an apparatus, demonstrating levels and shapes.S1.G4.6

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    Weight Transfer

    1. 7

      Transfers weight from feet to hands, varying speed and using large extensions.S1.G4.7

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    Curling and Stretching; Twisting and Bending

    1. 8

      Moves into and out of balances on an apparatus with curling, twisting, and stretching actions.S1.G4.8

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    Combinations with Levels, Shapes, Extensions, Pathways, Force, Time, & Flow

    1. 9

      Combines locomotor skills and movement concepts to create and perform a dance with a partner.S1.G4.9

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    Balance and Weight Transfers

    1. 10

      Combines traveling with balance and weight transfers to create a gymnastics sequence.S1.G4.10

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    Rolling a Ball

    1. 11

      Using a three-step approach, rolls a ball to a partner or target, demonstrating a mature pattern.S1.G4.11

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    Underhand Throw

    1. 12

      Throws underhand to a partner or target with reasonable accuracy, demonstrating a mature pattern.S1.G4.12

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    Overhand Throw

    1. 13a

      Throws overhand, demonstrating a mature pattern in non-dynamic environments.S1.G4.13a

    2. 13b

      Throws overhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy at a reasonable distance. S1.G4.13b

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    Passing with Hands

    1. 14

      Throws to a moving partner with reasonable accuracy in a nondynamic environment.S1.G4.14

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    Catching

    1. 15

      Catches a thrown ball above the head, at chest or waist- level, and below the waist using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment.S1.G4.15

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    Dribbling with Hands

    1. 16a

      Dribbles in personal space with both the preferred and the nonpreferred hands, demonstrating a mature pattern. S1.G4.16a

    2. 16b

      Dribbles in general space, alternating hands while increasing and decreasing speed and demonstrating a mature pattern. S1.G4.16b

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    Dribbling with Feet

    1. 17

      Dribbles with the feet in general space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.S1.G4.17

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    Passing and Receiving with Feet

    1. 18a

      Passes and receives a ball with the insides of the feet to a moving partner in a nondynamic environment.S1.G4.18a

    2. 18b

      Passes and receives a ball with the outsides and insides of the feet to a stationary partner.S1.G4.18b

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    Dribbling in Combination

    1. 19

      Dribbles with hands or feet in combination with other skills.S1.G4.19

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    Kicking

    1. 20

      Kicks along the ground and in the air and punts, demonstrating a mature pattern.S1.G4.20

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    Underhand Volley

    1. 21

      Volleys underhand using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment.S1.G4.21

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    Overhead Volley

    1. 22

      Volleys a ball with a two-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward, demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G4.22

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    Striking with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 23a

      Strikes an object with a short-handed implement while demonstrating a mature pattern.S1.G4.23a

    2. 23b

      Strikes an object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall. S1.G4.23b

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    Catching with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 24

      Catches a ball at different levels using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment while using a short-handled implement.S1.G4.24

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    Striking with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 25

      Strikes an object with a long-handled implement while demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G4.25

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    Throwing with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 26

      Throws with a long-handled implement, demonstrating most of the critical elements, in a non-dynamic environment for distance and/or force.S1.G4.26

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    Catching with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 27

      Catches a ball at different levels off a wall, using most of the critical elements, with a long-handled implement.S1.G4.27

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    Striking in Combination

    1. 28

      Combines traveling with the manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching, and striking in teacher-and/ or-student-designed small-sided practicetask environments. S1.G4.28

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    Jumping Rope

    1. 29

      Creates a jump-rope routine with either a short or a long rope.S1.G4.29

Concepts and StrategiesS2.G4

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    Space

    1. 1a

      Applies the concept of open spaces to combination skills involving traveling.S2.G4.1a

    2. 1b

      Applies the concept of closing spaces in small-sided practice tasks. S2.G4.1b

    3. 1c

      Dribbles in general space with changes in direction and speed. S2.G4.1c

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    Pathways, Shapes, and Levels

    1. 2

      Combines movement concepts with skills in small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance environments.S2.G4.2

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    Speed, Direction, and Force

    1. 3a

      Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance, and pacing for running.S2.G4.3a

    2. 3b

      Applies the concepts of direction and force when striking an object with a short-handled implement, sending it toward a designated target. S2.G4.3b

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    Strategies and Tactics

    1. 4a

      Applies simple offensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.S2.G4.4a

    2. 4b

      Applies simple defensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.S2.G4.4b

    3. 4c

      Recognizes the types of kicks needed for different games and sports situations. S2.G4.4c

Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and FitnessS3.G4

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    Physical Activity Knowledge

    1. 1

      Analyzes opportunities for participating in physical activity outside physical education class.S3.G4.1

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    Physical Activity Engagement

    1. 2

      Engages actively in the activities of physical education class, both teacher-directed and independent.S3.G4.2

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    Fitness Knowledge

    1. 3a

      Identifies the components of health-related fitness.S3.G4.3a

    2. 3b

      Demonstrates a warmup and cool-down relative to an aerobic capacity/cardiovascular endurance activity. S3.G4.3b

    3. 3c

      Calculates heart rate per minute and records the results.S3.G4.3c

    4. 3d

      Discusses and performs specific activities that show the FITT principle guidelines of type, intensity, and time. S3.G4.3d

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    Assessment and Program Planning

    1. 4a

      Completes pre and post- health-related fitness assessments. S3.G4.4a

    2. 4b

      Identifies areas of needed remediation from the results of a personal test and with teacher assistance, identify strategies for progress in those areas.S3.G4.4b

Responsible Personal and Social Behavior S4.G4

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 1a

      Exhibits responsible behavior in independent group situations.S4.G4.1a

    2. 1b

      Reflects on personal social behavior in physical activity. S4.G4.1b

    3. 1c

      Explains how skills will develop over time with appropriate practice. S4.G4.1c

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    Corrective Feedback I

    1. 2

      Provides feedback to illustrate errors in a peer's skill performance. S4.G4.2

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    Accepting Feedback

    1. 3

      Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from others.S4.G4.3

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    Working with Others 

    1. 4a

      Praises the movement performance of others both more skilled and less skilled.S4.G4.4a

    2. 4b

      Includes players of all skill levels into the physical activity.S4.G4.4b

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 5

      Exhibits etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities. S4.G4.5

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    Safety

    1. 6

      Works safely with peers in physical activity settings. S4.G4.6

Recognizes the Value of Physical ActivityS5.G4

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    Health

    1. 1

      Examines the health benefits of participating in physical activity.S5.G4.1

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      Rates the enjoyment of participating in challenging and mastered physical activities.S5.G4.2

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

    1. 3

      Ranks the enjoyment of participating in different physical activities. S5.G4.3

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    Social Interaction

    1. 4

      Describes and compares the positive social interactions when engaged in partner, small-group, and largegroup physical activitiesS5.G4.4

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