Grade 1
Demonstrates Competency in a Variety of Motor Skills and Movement Patterns.
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Demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.
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Demonstrate gallop and hop locomotor skills using critical elements.
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Perform locomotor skills (e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, hop) while changing pathway, direction and/or speed.
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Use non-locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings and in response to verbal and non-verbal (e.g., mirroring or matching a partner) stimuli.
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Balance in a variety of ways using equipment (e.g., balance ball or board) and/or apparatus (e.g., beam or box).
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Perform a variety of different rocking (e.g., forward/backward, side/side) and rolling skills (e.g., log, egg, parachute, circle, shoulder).
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Move to a rhythmic beat or pattern.
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Demonstrate developing control of fundamental manipulative skills.
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Throw using variations in time/force.
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Catch a self-tossed object with hands or an implement.
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Strike an object (e.g., ball, balloon) using different body parts.
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Kick a ball for force using a backswing with the kicking leg and stepping next to the ball without hesitating or stopping prior to kick.
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Dribble an object with hands and feet in a stable environment through self and general space.
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Roll a ball to a specified target.
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Applies Knowledge of Concepts, Principles, Strategies and Tactics Related to Movement and Performance.
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Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts related to body, space, effort and relationships.
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Describe movement vocabulary terms in body, space, effort and relationships.
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Demonstrate an understanding of relationships (e.g., lead, follow, over, under) in a variety of physical activities.
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Apply different degrees of force, speed and direction when directed by the teacher.
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Apply concepts of self and general space to accomplish movement tasks.
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Demonstrate knowledge of critical elements of fundamental motor skills.
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Differentiate among non-locomotor and manipulative skills.
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Repeat cue words for fundamental motor skills and apply them to improve performance.
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Demonstrates the Knowledge and Skills to Achieve and Maintain a Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and Fitness.
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Describes current level of physical activity and identifies additional physical activity opportunities.
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Identify opportunities for physical activity during the school day.
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Track the amount of physical activity within the school day.
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Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food and beverage choices for physical activity.
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Understand the principles, components and practices of health-related physical fitness.
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Identify activities that align with each component of health-related fitness.
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Identify the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise and physical activity.
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Identify ways to strengthen muscles.
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Identify ways to stretch muscles in the upper and lower body.
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Exhibits Responsible Personal and Social Behavior that Respects Self and Others.
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Know and follow procedures and safe practices.
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Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
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Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
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Work independently and complete activities.
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Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
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Responsible behavior in physical activity settings.
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Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.
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Demonstrate cooperation and consideration of others in partner and group physical activities.
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Demonstrate willingness to work with a variety of partners in physical education activities.
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Recognizes the Value of Physical Activity for Health, Enjoyment, Challenge, Self-Expression and/or Social Interaction.
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Identifies health benefits as reasons to value physical activity.
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Recognize more physical activity leads to additional health benefits.
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Identifies reasons to participate in physical activity.
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Identify why a physical activity is fun.
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 1
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2015
- Where can I read the official document?
- Ohio's New Learning Standards: Physical Education
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