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K–12 Standards

Kindergarten

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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. K

        Performs locomotor skills while maintaining balance.S1.1.K

    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. K

        Performs jumping and landing actions with balance.S1.3.K

    4. 4

       Jumping and Landing, vertical:S1.4

      1. K

        Performs jumping and landing actions with balance.S1.4.K

    5. 5

      Dance: S1.5

      1. K

        Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance.S1.5.K

    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. Ka

        Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support.S1.7.Ka

      2. Kb

        Forms wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes.S1.7.Kb

    2. 8

      Weight Transfer:S1.8

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 1.

    3. 9

      Weight Transfer, rolling:S1.9

      1. K

        Rolls sideways in a narrow body shape.S1.9.K

    4. 10

      Curling and Stretching; twisting and bending:S1.10

      1. K

        Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.S1.10.K

    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. K

        Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.S1.13.K

    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. Ka

        Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice. S1.16.Ka

      2. Kb

        Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.S1.16.Kb

    5. 17

      Dribbling/ball control with hands:S1.17

      1. K

        Dribbles a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact.S1.17.K

    6. 18

       Dribbling/ball control with feet:S1.18

      1. K

        Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward.S1.18.K

    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. K

        Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of the 5 elements of a mature kicking pattern.S1.21.K

    10. 22

      Volleying Underhand:S1.22

      1. K

        Volleys a light weight object (balloon), sending it upward.S1.22.K

    11. 23

      Volleying Overhead:S1.23

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    12. 24

      Striking, short implement:S1.24

      1. K

        Strikes a light-weight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.S1.24.K

    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. Ka

        Executes a single jump with self-turned rope.S1.27.Ka

      2. Kb

        Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.S1.27.Kb

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    AQUATICS

    1. 28

      S1.28

      1. K

        Demonstrate selected elements of basic aquatics skills of front float and back float with flotation and instructor support in isolated settings.S1.28.K

    2. 29

      S1.29

      1. K

        Demonstrate selected elements of safe water entry and exit with flotation and instructor support in isolated settings.S1.29.K

    3. 30

      S1.30

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 1.

    4. 31

      S1.31

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 1.

    5. 32

      S1.32

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

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. Ka

        Differentiates between movement in personal (self-space) and general space.S2.1.Ka

      2. Kb

        Moves in personal space to a rhythm.S2.1.Kb

    2. 2

      Pathways, shapes, levels:S2.2

      1. K

        Travels in 3 different pathways.S2.2.K

    3. 3

      Speed, direction, force:S2.3

      1. K

        Travels in general space with different speeds.S2.3.K

    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.S3

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    Physical activity knowledge

    1. 1

      S3.1

      1. K

        Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class.S3.1.K

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    Engages in physical activity

    1. 2

      S3.2

      1. K

        Actively participates in physical education class.S3.2.K

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    Fitness Knowledge

    1. 3

      S3.3

      1. K

        Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster.S3.3.K

    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. K

        Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.S3.6.K

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

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 1

      S4.1

      1. K

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

    2. 2

      S4.2

      1. K

        Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.S4.2.K

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    Accepting Feedback

    1. 3

      S4.3

      1. K

        Follows instruction/directions when prompted.S4.3.K

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    Working with Others

    1. 4

      S4.4

      1. K

        Shares equipment and space with others.S4.4.K

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 5

      S4.5

      1. K

        Recognizes the established protocols for class activities. S4.5.K

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    Safety

    1. 6

      S4.6

      1. K

        Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.S4.6.K

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. K

        Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.S5.1.K

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      S5.2

      1. K

        Acknowledges that some physical activities are challenging/difficult. S5.2.K

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

    1. 3

      S5.3

      1. Ka

        Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable. S5.3.Ka

      2. Kb

        Discusses the enjoyment of playing with friends.S5.3.Kb

    2. 4

      Social Interaction:S5.4

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

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Kindergarten
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K-12 Physical Education Standards

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