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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

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

  •  

    Locomotor

    1. 1

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

      1. 4

        Uses various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks, dance, and educational gymnastics experiences. S1.1.4

    2. 2

      Jogging, running:S1.2

      1. 4

        Runs for distance using a mature pattern.S1.2.4

    3. 3

       Jumping and landing, horizontal:S1.3

      1. 4

        Uses spring-and-step takeoffs and landings specific to gymnastics.S1.3.4

    4. 4

       Jumping and Landing, vertical:S1.4

      1. 4

        Uses spring-and-step takeoffs and landings specific to gymnastics.S1.4.4

    5. 5

      Dance:S1.5

      1. 4

        Combines locomotor movement patterns and dance steps to create and perform an original dance.S1.5.4

    6. 6

      Combinations:S1.6

      1. 4

        Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching, and striking in teacher-and/or student designed small-sided practice tasks.S1.6.4

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    Nonlocomotor (stability)

    1. 7

      Balance: S1.7

      1. 4

        Balances on different bases of support on apparatus, demonstrating levels and shapes.S1.7.4

    2. 8

      Weight Transfer:S1.8

      1. 4

        Transfers weight from feet to hands, varying speed and using large extensions (e.g. mule kick handstand, cartwheel)S1.8.4

    3. 9

      Weight Transfer, rolling:S1.9

      1. 4

        Applies skill.S1.9.4

    4. 10

      Curling and stretching; twisting and bending:S1.10

      1. 4

        Moves into and out of balances with curling, twisting, and stretching actions.S1.10.4

    5. 11

      Combinations:S1.11

      1. 4

        Combines locomotors skills and movement concepts (levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, flow) to create and perform a dance with a partner.S1.11.4

    6. 12

       Balance and weight transfers:S1.12

      1. 4

        Combines traveling with balance and weight transfers to create a gymnastics sequence with and without equipment or apparatus.S1.12.4

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    Manipulative

    1. 13

      Throwing underhand:S1.13

      1. 4

        Applies skill.S1.13.4

    2. 14

       Throwing overhand:S1.14

      1. 4a

        Throws overhand using a mature pattern in a nondynamic environment (closed skills).S1.14.4a

      2. 4b

        Throws overhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy at a reasonable distance. S1.14.4b

    3. 15

      Passing with hands:S1.15

      1. 4

        Throws to a moving partner with reasonable accuracy in a nondynamic environment (closed skills). S1.15.4

    4. 16

      Catching: S1.16

      1. 4

        Catches a thrown ball above the head, at chest or waist level, and below the waist using a mature pattern in a nondynamic environment (closed environment). S1.16.4

    5. 17

      Dribbling/ball control with hands:S1.17

      1. 4a

        Dribbles in self-space with both the preferred and the non-preferred hands using a mature pattern.S1.17.4a

      2. 4b

        Dribbles in general space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.S1.17.4b

    6. 18

      Dribbling/ball control with feet:S1.18

      1. 4

        Dribbles with the feet in general space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.S1.18.4

    7. 19

      Passing and receiving with feet: S1.19

      1. 4a

        Passes and receives ball with the insides of the feet to a moving partner in a nondynamic environment (closed skills).S1.19.4a

      2. 4b

        Receives and passes a ball with the outsides and insides of the feet to a stationary partner, “giving” on reception before returning the pass.S1.19.4b

    8. 20

      Dribbling in Combination:S1.20

      1. 4

        Dribbles with hands or feet in combination with other skills (e.g. passing, receiving, shooting).S1.20.4

    9. 21

      Kicking:S1.21

      1. 4

        Kicks along the ground and in the air, and punts using mature patterns.S1.21.4

    10. 22

      Volleying underhand:S1.22

      1. 4

        Volleys underhand using a mature pattern in a dynamic environment (e.g. 2 square, 4 square, handball).S1.22.4

    11. 23

      Volleying overhead:S1.23

      1. 4

        Volleys a ball with a two-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.S1.23.4

    12. 24

       Striking, short implement: S1.24

      1. 4a

        Strikes an object with a short-handled implement while demonstrating a mature pattern.S1.24.4a

      2. 4b

        Strikes an object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.S1.24.4b

    13. 25

      Striking, long implement:S1.25

      1. 4

        Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g. hockey stick, golf club, bat, tennis or badminton racket) while demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern for the implement (grip, stance, body orientation, swing plane, and follow-through).S1.25.4

    14. 26

      In combination with locomotor:S1.26

      1. 4

        Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in teacher- and/or student-designed small-sided practice-task environments.S1.26.4

    15. 27

      Jumping rope:S1.27

      1. 4

        Creates a jump-rope routine with either a short or long rope.S1.27.4

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    AQUATICS 

    1. 28

      S1.28

      1. 4

        Demonstrate selected elements of the basic aquatic skills of front float, back float, glide and recovery in isolated settings. S1.28.4

    2. 29

      S1.29

      1. 4

        Demonstrated selected elements of safe water entry and exit, independently, by jumping or stepping from the side safely in isolated settings.S1.29.4

    3. 30

      S1.30

      1. 4

        Demonstrate above water arm recovery and rudimentary kick with face in the water, breathing to the side to swim 15 feet/5 yards in the water in isolated settings.S1.30.4

    4. 31

      S1.31

      1. 4

        Demonstrate locomotion, in a supine position, using alternative propulsive arm action with hand moving downward and alternating kick in the water in isolated settings.S1.31.4

    5. 32

      S1.32

      1. 4

        Demonstrate jumping or stepping from the side while wearing a life jacket and locomote to a position safety in isolated settings.S1.32.4

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

  • Standard 2

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

Space:S2.1

  • 4a

    Applies the concept of open spaces to combination skills involving traveling (e.g. dribbling and traveling)S2.1.4a

  • 4b

    Applies the concept of closing spaces in small-sided practice tasks. S2.1.4b

Pathways, shapes, levels:S2.2

  • 4

    Combines movement concepts with skills in small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance environments.S2.2.4

Speed, direction, force: S2.3

  • 4a

    Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance, and pacing for running. S2.3.4a

  • 4b

    Applies the concepts of direction and force when striking an object with a short-handled implement, sending it toward a designated target.S2.3.4b

Alignment and muscular tension: S2.4

  • 4

    Applies skill.S2.4.4

Strategies and tactics:S2.5

  • 4a

    Applies simple offensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.S2.5.4a

  • 4b

    Applies simple defensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.S2.5.4b

  • 4c

    Recognizes the types of kicks needed for different games and sports situations.S2.5.4c

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.S3

  • Standard 3

    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.S3

Physical Activity knowledge:S3.1

  • 4

    Analyzes opportunities for participating in physical activity outside physical education class.S3.1.4

Engages in Physical Activity:S3.2

  • 4

    Actively engages in the activities on physical education class, both teacher-directed and independent. S3.2.4

Fitness Knowledge:S3.3

  • 4

    Identifies the components of health-related fitness.S3.3.4

 Fitness Knowledge:S3.4

  • 4

    Demonstrates warm-up and cool-down relative to the cardiorespiratory fitness assessment.S3.4.4

Assessment and Program Planning:S3.5

  • 4a

    Completes fitness assessments (pre- and post-). S3.5.4a

  • 4b

    Identifies areas of needed remediation from personal test and, with teacher assistance, identifies strategies for progress in those areas.S3.5.4b

Nutrition:S3.6

  • 4

    Discusses the importance of hydration and hydration choices relative to physical activities.S3.6.4

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

  • Standard 4

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

Personal responsibility:S4.1

  • 4

    Exhibits responsible behavior in independent group situations.S4.1.4

Personal responsibility:S4.2

  • 4

    Reflects on personal social behavior in physical activity.S4.2.4

Accepting feedback:S4.3

  • 4

    Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from others (e.g. peers, adults).S4.3.4

Working with others: S4.4

  • 4a

    Praises the movement performance of others both more- and less- skilled.S4.4.4a

  • 4b

    Accepts players of all levels into the physical activity.S4.4.4b

Rules and Etiquette:S4.5

  • 4

    Exhibits etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities.S4.5.4

Safety:S4.6

  • 4

    Works safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings. S4.6.4

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

  • Standard 5

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

Health:S5.1

  • 4

    Examines the health benefits of participating in physical activity. S5.1.4

Challenge:S5.2

  • 4

    Rates the enjoyment of participating in challenging and mastered physical activities.S5.2.4

Self-expression and enjoyment:S5.3

  • 4

    Ranks the enjoyment of participating in different physical activities.S5.3.4

Social interaction:S5.4

  • 4

    Describes and compares the positive social interactions when engaged in partner, smallgroup and large-group physical activity.S5.4.4

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Grade 4
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K-12 Physical Education Standards

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