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. 5a

        Demonstrate mature patterns of locomotor skills in dynamic small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance.S1.1.5a

      2. 5b

        Combines locomotor and manipulative skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks in game environments.S1.1.5b

      3. 5c

        Combines traveling with manipulative skills for execution to a target (e.g. scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).S1.1.5c

    2. 2

      Jogging, running:S1.2

      1. 5

        Uses appropriate pacing for a variety of running distances.S1.2.5

    3. 3

      Jumping and landing, horizontal:S1.3

      1. 5

        Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotor and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics, and small-sided practice tasks in game environments.S1.3.5

    4. 4

      Jumping and Landing, vertical: S1.4

      1. 5

        Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotor and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics, and small-sided practice tasks in game environments.S1.4.5

    5. 5

      Dance:S1.5

      1. 5

        Combines locomotor skills in cultural as well as creative dances (self and group) with correct rhythm and pattern.S1.5.5

    6. 6

      Combinations:S1.6

      1. 5

        Applies skill.S1.6.5

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    Nonlocomotor (stability)

    1. 7

      Balance:S1.7

      1. 5

        Combines balance and transferring weight in a gymnastics sequence or dance with a partner. S1.7.5

    2. 8

      Weight Transfer:S1.8

      1. 5

        Transfers weight in gymnastics and dance environments.S1.8.5

    3. 9

      Weight Transfer, rolling: S1.9

      1. 5

        Applies skill.S1.9.5

    4. 10

      Curling and stretching; twisting and bending:S1.10

      1. 5

        Performs curling, twisting, and stretching actions with correct application in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks in game environments.S1.10.5

    5. 11

      Combinations:S1.11

      1. 5

        Combines locomotors skills and movement concepts (levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, flow) to create and perform a dance with a group.S1.11.5

    6. 12

      Balance and weight transfers:S1.12

      1. 5

        Combines actions, balances, and weight transfers to create a gymnastics sequence with a partner on equipment or apparatus.S1.12.5

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    Manipulative

    1. 13

      Throwing underhand: S1.13

      1. 5a

        Throws underhand using a mature pattern in nondynamic environments (closed skills), with different sizes and types of objects.S1.13.5a

      2. 5b

        Throws underhand to large target with accuracy.S1.13.5b

    2. 14

      Throwing overhand:S1.14

      1. 5a

        Throws overhand using a mature pattern in nondynamic environments (closed skills), with different sizes and types of balls.S1.14.5a

      2. 5b

        Throws overhand to large target with accuracy.S1.14.5b

    3. 15

       Passing with hands:S1.15

      1. 5a

        Throws with accuracy, both partners moving.S1.15.5a

      2. 5b

        Throws with reasonable accuracy in dynamic, small-sided practice tasks. S1.15.5b

    4. 16

      Catching:S1.16

      1. 5a

        Catches a batted ball above the head, at chest or waist level, and along the ground using a mature pattern in a nondynamic environment (closed skills). S1.16.5a

      2. 5b

        Catches with accuracy, both partners moving.S1.16.5b

      3. 5c

        Catches with reasonable accuracy in dynamic small-sided practice tasks.S1.16.5c

    5. 17

      Dribbling/ball control with hands: S1.17

      1. 5

        Combines hand dribbling with other skills during 1v1 practice tasks.S1.17.5

    6. 18

      Dribbling/ball control with feet:S1.18

      1. 5

        Combines foot dribbling with other skills in 1v1 practice tasks.S1.18.5

    7. 19

      Passing and receiving with feet:S1.19

      1. 5a

        Passes with the feet using a mature pattern as both partners travel.S1.19.5a

      2. 5b

        Receives a pass with the feet using a mature pattern as both partners travel.S1.19.5b

    8. 20

      Dribbling in Combination: S1.20

      1. 5

        Dribbles with hands or feet with mature patterns in a variety of small-sided game forms.S1.20.5

    9. 21

       Kicking:S1.21

      1. 5

        Demonstrates mature patterns of kicking and punting in small-sided practice task environments. S1.21.5

    10. 22

      Volleying underhand:S1.22

      1. 5

        Applies skill.S1.22.5

    11. 23

      Volleying overhead:S1.23

      1. 5

        Volleys a ball using a two-hand pattern, sending it upward to a target.S1.23.5

    12. 24

      Striking, short implement:S1.24

      1. 5

        Strikes an object consecutively, with a partner, using a short-handled implement, over a net or against a wall, in either a competitive or cooperative game environment.S1.24.5

    13. 25

      Striking, long implement:S1.25

      1. 5a

        Strikes a pitched ball with a bat using a mature pattern.S1.25.5a

      2. 5b

        Combines striking with a long implement (e.g. bat, hockey stick) with receiving and traveling skills in a small-sided game. S1.25.5b

    14. 26

       In combination with locomotor:S1.26

      1. 5

        Combines manipulative skills and traveling for execution to a target (e.g. scoring in soccer, hockey, and basketball).S1.26.5

    15. 27

      Jumping rope:S1.27

      1. 5

        Creates a jump-rope routine with a partner using either a short or long rope.S1.27.5

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    AQUATICS

    1. 28

      S1.28

      1. 5

        Demonstrate mature form for the basic aquatic skills of front float, back float, glide, and recovery in isolated settings.S1.28.5

    2. 29

      S1.29

      1. 5

        Demonstrate safe water entry and exit, independently, by jumping or stepping from the side safely in isolated settings.S1.29.5

    3. 30

      S1.30

      1. 5

        Demonstrate above water arm recovery and continuous kick with face in the water, breathing consistently to the side to swim 15 yards in the water in isolated settings. S1.30.5

    4. 31

      S1.31

      1. 5

        Demonstrate locomotion, in a supine position, using rudimentary body roll, above water arm recovery, arms enter at or above shoulder level with continuous kick 15 yards in the water in isolated settings.S1.31.5

    5. 32

      S1.32

      1. 5

        Demonstrate jumping or stepping from the side while wearing a life jacket, demonstrate help and huddle positions for one minute, and locomote to a position of safety in controlled settings.S1.32.5

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

  • 5

    Combines spatial concepts with locomotor and nonlocomotor movements for small groups in gymnastics, dance, and games environments.S2.1.5

Pathways, shapes, levels:S2.2

  • 5

    Combines movement concepts with skills in small-sided practice tasks in game environments, gymnastics, and dance with self-direction.S2.2.5

Speed, direction, force:S2.3

  • 5a

    Applies movement concepts to strategy in game situations. S2.3.5a

  • 5b

    Applies the concepts of direction and force to strike an object with a long-handled implement.S2.3.5b

  • 5c

    Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g. force, direction, speed, pathways, extensions) in small-sided practice tasks in game environments, dance, and gymnastics.S2.3.5c

Alignment and muscular tension:S2.4

  • 5

    Applies skill. S2.4.5

Strategies and tactics:S2.5

  • 5a

    Applies basic offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in invasion small-sided practice tasks.S2.5.5a

  • 5b

    Applies basic offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in net/wall small-sided practice tasks.S2.5.5b

  • 5c

    Recognizes the type of throw, volley, or striking action needed for different games and sports situations.S2.5.5c

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

  • 5

    Charts and analyzes physical activity outside physical education class for fitness benefits of activities.S3.1.5

Engages in Physical Activity:S3.2

  • 5

    Actively engages in all the activities of physical education.S3.2.5

Fitness Knowledge: S3.3

  • 5

    Differentiates between skill-related and health-related fitness.S3.3.5

Fitness Knowledge:S3.4

  • 5

    Identifies the need for warm-up and cooldown relative to various physical activities.S3.4.5

Assessment and Program Planning:S3.5

  • 5a

    Analyzes results of fitness assessment (pre-and post-) comparing results with fitness components for food health.S3.5.5a

  • 5b

    Designs a fitness plan to address ways to use physical activity to enhance fitness. S3.5.5b

Nutrition:S3.6

  • 5

    Analyzes the impact of food choices relative to physical activity, youth sports and personal health.S3.6.5

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

  • 5

    Engages in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior (e.g. peer-to-peer, student to teacher, student to referee).S4.1.5

Personal responsibility:S4.2

  • 5a

    Participates with responsible personal behavior in a variety of physical contexts, environments and facilities.S4.2.5a

  • 5b

    Exhibits respect for self with appropriate behavior while engaging in physical activity.S4.2.5b

Accepting feedback: S4.3

  • 5

    Gives corrective feedback respectfully to peers.S4.3.5

Working with others:S4.4

  • 5

    Accepts, recognizes, and actively involves others with both higher and lower skill abilities into physical activities and group projects.S4.4.5

Rules and Etiquette:S4.5

  • 5

    Critiques the etiquette involved in rules of various game activities.S4.5.5

Safety:S4.6

  • 5

    Applies safety principals with age-appropriate physical activities.S4.6.5

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

  • 5

    Compares the health benefits of participating in selected physical activities.S5.1.5

Challenge:S5.2

  • 5

    Expresses (via written essay, visual art, creative dance) the enjoyment and/or challenge of participating in a favorite physical activity.S5.2.5

Self-expression and enjoyment: S5.3

  • 5

    Analyzes different physical activities for enjoyment, challenge, identifying reasons for a positive or negative response.S5.3.5

Social interaction:S5.4

  • 5

    Describes the social benefits gained from participating in physical activity (e.g. recess, youth sport). S5.4.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
K-12 Physical Education Standards