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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

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Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.S1

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    Locomotor

    1. 1

      Hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping:S1.1

      1. 1

        Hops, gallops, jogs, and slides using a mature pattern.S1.1.1

    2. 2

      Jogging, running:S1.2

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

    3. 3

      Jumping and landing, horizontal:S1.3

      1. 1

        Demonstrates 2 of the 5 critical elements for jumping and landing in a horizontal plane using 2-foot take-offs and landings.S1.3.1

    4. 4

      Jumping and Landing, vertical:S1.4

      1. 1

        Demonstrates 2 of the 5 critical elements for jumping and landing in a vertical plane. S1.4.1

    5. 5

      Dance:S1.5

      1. 1

        Combines locomotor and nonlocomotor skills in teacher-designed dance.S1.5.1

    6. 6

      Combinations: S1.6

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

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    Nonlocomotor (stability)

    1. 7

      Balance:S1.7

      1. 1

        Maintains stillness on different bases of support with different body shapes.S1.7.1

    2. 8

      Weight Transfer:S1.8

      1. 1

        Transfers weight from one body part to another in self-space in dance and gymnastics environments.S1.8.1

    3. 9

      Weight Transfer, rolling:S1.9

      1. 1

        Roll with either a narrow or curled body shape.S1.9.1

    4. 10

       Curling and Stretching; twisting and bending:S1.10

      1. 1

        Demonstrates twisting, curling, bending, and stretching actions. S1.10.1

    5. 11

      Combinations:S1.11

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcome first appear in Grade 2.

    6. 12

      Balance and Weight Transfers:S1.12

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

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    Manipulative

    1. 13

      Throwing Underhand:S1.13

      1. 1

        Throws underhand, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature patterns.S1.13.1

    2. 14

      Throwing Overhand:S1.14

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

    3. 15

      Passing with Hands: S1.15

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4. 

    4. 16

      Catching: S1.16

      1. 1a

        Catches a soft object from a self-toss before it bounces.S1.16.1a

      2. 1b

        Catches various sizes of balls self-tossed or tossed by a skilled thrower.S1.16.1b

    5. 17

      Dribbling/ball control with hands:S1.17

      1. 1

        Dribbles continuously in self-space using the preferred hand.S1.17.1

    6. 18

      Dribbling/ball control with feet:S1.18

      1. 1

        Taps or dribbles a ball using the inside of the foot while walking in general space. S1.18.1

    7. 19

       Passing and Receiving with feet:S1.19

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

    8. 20

      Dribbling in Combination: S1.20

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    9. 21

      Kicking:S1.21

      1. 1

        Approaches a stationary ball and kicks it forward, demonstrating 2 of 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.S1.21.1

    10. 22

      Volleying Underhand: S1.22

      1. 1

        Volleys an object with an open palm, sending it upward.S1.22.1

    11. 23

      Volleying Overhead:S1.23

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    12. 24

       Striking, short implement:S1.24

      1. 1

        Strikes a ball with a short-handled implement, sending it upward. S1.24.1

    13. 25

       Striking, long implement:S1.25

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

    14. 26

      In combination with locomotor:S1.26

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    15. 27

      Jumping Rope:S1.27

      1. 1a

        Jumps forward or backward consecutively using a self-turned rope. S1.27.1a

      2. 1b

        Jumps a long rope up to 5 times consecutively with teacher-assisted turning.S1.27.1b

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    AQUATICS

    1. 28

      S1.28

      1. 1

        Demonstrate selected elements of basic aquatic skills of front float, back float, and recovery with floatation support is isolated settings.S1.28.1

    2. 29

      S1.29

      1. 1

        Demonstrate selected elements of safe water entry and exit with flotation support in isolated settings. S1.29.1

    3. 30

      S1.30

      1. 1

        Demonstrate a combination of arms and legs to locomote in the water with flotation support in isolated settings.S1.30.1

    4. 31

      S1.31

      1. 1

        Demonstrate putting on a life jacket with teacher guidance in isolated settings.S1.31.1

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.S2

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    Movement concepts, principles and knowledge

    1. 1

      Space: S2.1

      1. 1

        Moves in self-space and general space in response to designated beats/rhythms.S2.1.1

    2. 2

      Pathways, shapes, levels:S2.2

      1. 1a

        Travels demonstrating low, middle, and high levels.S2.2.1a

      2. 1b

        Travels demonstrating a variety of relationships with objects (e.g. over, under, around, and through.)S2.2.1b

    3. 3

      Speed, direction, force:S2.3

      1. 1a

        Differentiates between fast and slow speeds. S2.3.1a

      2. 1b

        Differentiates between strong and light force.S2.3.1b

    4. 4

      Alignment and muscular tension:S2.4

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3. 

    5. 5

      Strategies and tactics: S2.5

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhanced level of physical activity and fitness.

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    Physical activity knowledge

    1. 1

      S3.1

      1. 1

        Discusses the benefits of being active and exercising and/or playing.S3.1.1

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    Engages in physical activity

    1. 2

      S3.2

      1. 1

        Actively engages in physical education class.S3.2.1

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    Fitness Knowledge

    1. 3

      S3.3

      1. 1

        Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise, play, and physical activity.S3.3.1

    2. 4

      S3.4

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

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    Assessment and program planning

    1. 5

      S3.5

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

    2. 6

      Nutrition:S3.6

      1.  

        Differentiates between healthy and unhealthy foods. 

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.S4

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 1

      Follows directions in group settings (e.g. safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns). S4.1

      1. 1

        Accepts personal responsibility by using equipment and space appropriately.S4.1.1

    2. 2

      S4.2

      1. 1

        Follows the rules and parameters of the learning environment.S4.2.1

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    Accepting Feedback

    1. 3

      S4.3

      1. 1

        Responds appropriately to general feedback from the teacher.S4.3.1

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    Working with Others

    1. 4

      S4.4

      1. 1

        Works independently with others in a variety of class environments (e.g. small and large groups).S4.4.1

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 5

      S4.5

      1. 1

        Exhibits the established protocols for class activity.S4.5.1

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    Safety

    1. 6

      S4.6

      1. 1

        Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment without teacher reminders.S4.6.1

Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.S5

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    Health

    1. 1

      S5.1

      1. 1

        Identifies physical activity as a component of good health.S5.1.1

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      S5.2

      1. 1

        Recognizes that challenge in physical activities can lead to success.S5.2.1

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

    1. 3

      S5.3

      1. 1a

        Describes positive feelings that result from participating in physical activities.S5.3.1a

      2. 1b

        Discuss personal reasons (i.e., the “why”) for enjoying physical activities.S5.3.1b

    2. 4

      Social Interaction:S5.4

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

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Grade 1
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K-12 Physical Education Standards

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