Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns/concepts needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

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    Demonstrate smooth combinations of fundamental movement skills through rhythmic patterns.

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    Demonstrate improvement of form, strength, and accuracy in performing manipulative skills.

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    Demonstrate movement skills with productivity during team activities.

Demonstrate understanding of movement principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning, development and performance of physical activities.

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    Plan basic offensive and defensive strategies designed for team activities.

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    Recognize the critical elements that would enhance a peer's performance of a specialized skill (i.e., grip in tennis, dribbling with finger tips in basketball, etc.).

Participates regularly in physical activity.

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    Identify opportunities in the school and community for regular participation in physical activity.

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    Participate in physical activities that will help prevent a sedentary lifestyle.

Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

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    Meet health-related fitness standards (i.e., muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, aerobic fitness, and body composition) as defined by fitness testing.

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    Demonstrate several activities involving each component of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, aerobic fitness, and body composition).

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respect s self and others in physical activity settings.

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    Demonstrate an understanding of various roles within group activities.

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    Recognize and follow rules and procedures while maintaining ethical behavior during physical activities.

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    Identify areas of concern for safety of self and others in physical activities.

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    Work cooperatively with peers who demonstrate variations in skill development.

Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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    Recognize positive feelings that result from participation in physical activities.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Mississippi Physical Education Framework