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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Oregon Physical Education sets

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

  • 1.

    Uses various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks, dance and educational gymnastics experiences.PE.1.4.1

  • 2.

    Runs for distance using a mature pattern.PE.1.4.2

  • 3.

    Uses jumping & landings specific to dance, educational gymnastics and/or small-sided practice tasks or games.PE.1.4.3

  • 4.

    Uses jumping & landings specific to dance, educational gymnastics and/or small-sided practice tasks or games.PE.1.4.4

  • 5.

    Combines locomotor movement patterns to create and perform a rhythmic activity. Applies skill with cultural diversity in mind.PE.1.4.5

  • 6.

    Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in small-sided practice tasks and games.PE.1.4.6

  • 7.

    Balances on different bases of support on apparatus, demonstrating levels and shapes.PE.1.4.7

  • 8.

    Transfers weight from feet to hands, varying speed and using large extensions (e.g., kick, handstand, cartwheel).PE.1.4.8

  • 9.

    Applies skill in general activity.PE.1.4.9

  • 10.

    Moves into and out of balances on apparatus with curling, twisting & stretching actions.PE.1.4.10

  • 11.

    Combines locomotor skills and movement concepts (levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, flow) to create and perform a dance with a partner.PE.1.4.11

  • 12.

    Combines traveling with balance and weight transfers to create a gymnastics sequence with and without equipment or apparatus.PE.1.4.12

  • 13.

    Throws underhand to a large target with accuracy.PE.1.4.13

  • 14.

    Throws overhand using a mature pattern in non-dynamic environments (closed skills).PE.1.4.14

  • 15.

    Throws overhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy at a reasonable distance.PE.1.4.15

  • 16.

    Throws to a moving partner with reasonable accuracy in a non-dynamic environment (closed skills).PE.1.4.16

  • 17.

    Catches a thrown ball above the head, at chest or waist level, and below the waist using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment (closed skills).PE.1.4.17

  • 18.

    Dribbles in self-space with both the preferred and the non-preferred hand using a mature pattern.PE.1.4.18

  • 19.

    Dribbles with control of ball while moving through space using a mature pattern.PE.1.4.19

  • 20.

    Dribbles with the feet while moving through space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.PE.1.4.20

  • 21.

    Applies skill from third grade outcome in small-sided practice tasks.PE.1.4.21

  • 22.

    Dribbles with hands or feet in combination with other skills (e.g., passing, receiving, shooting).PE.1.4.22

  • 23.

    Kicks along the ground and in the air using mature patterns.PE.1.4.23

  • 24.

    Volleys underhand using a mature pattern, in a dynamic environment.PE.1.4.24

  • 25.

    Volleys a ball with a 2-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward, using a mature pattern.PE.1.4.25

  • 26.

    Strikes an object with a short-handled implement while demonstrating a mature pattern.PE.1.4.26

  • 27.

    Strikes an object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.PE.1.4.27

  • 28.

    Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., hockey stick, golf club, bat, tennis racket, badminton racket), while using mature pattern for the implement (grip, stance, body orientation, swing plane and follow-through).PE.1.4.28

  • 29.

    Combines traveling with the manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in teacher- and/or student-designed small-sided practice-task environments.PE.1.4.29

  • 30.

    Performs intermediate and advanced jump-rope skills for both long and short ropes.PE.1.4.30

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

  • 1.

    Applies the concept of open spaces to combination skills involving traveling (e.g., dribbling and traveling).PE.2.4.1

  • 2.

    Applies the concept of closing spaces in small-sided practice tasks.PE.2.4.2

  • 3.

    Dribbles in general space with changes in direction and speed.PE.2.4.3

  • 4.

    Combines movement concepts with skills in small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics and/or rhythmic environments.PE.2.4.4

  • 5.

    Applies the movement concepts of speed, endurance and pacing for running.PE.2.4.5

  • 6.

    Applies the concepts of direction and force when striking an object with a short and/or long-handled implement, sending it toward a designated target.PE.2.4.6

  • 7.

    Applies simple offensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.PE.2.4.7

  • 8.

    Applies simple defensive strategies/tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.PE.2.4.8

  • 9.

    Recognizes the types of kicks needed for different games and sports situations.PE.2.4.9

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

  • 1.

    Analyzes opportunities for participating in physical activity outside physical education class.PE.3.4.1

  • 2.

    Actively engages in the activities of physical education class, both teacher-directed and independent.PE.3.4.2

  • 3.

    Identifies the health related components of physical fitness and provides examples of physical activities to enhance those components.PE.3.4.3

  • 4.

    Demonstrates warm-up & cool-down relative to the cardiovascular fitness assessment.PE.3.4.4

  • 5.

    Completes health-related physical fitness assessments (pre- & post-).PE.3.4.5

  • 6.

    Identifies areas of needed remediation from personal health-related physical fitness test and, with teacher assistance, identifies strategies for progress in those areas.PE.3.4.6

  • 7.

    Discusses the importance of hydration and hydration choices relative to physical activities.PE.3.4.7

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

  • 1.

    Exhibits responsible behavior in independent group situations.PE.4.4.1

  • 2.

    Reflects on personal social behavior in physical activity.PE.4.4.2

  • 3.

    Listens respectfully to corrective feed-back from others (e.g., peers, adults).PE.4.4.3

  • 4.

    Explain and demonstrate safety, rules, procedures, and etiquette to be followed during participation in physical activities.PE.4.4.4

  • 5.

    Works safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings.PE.4.4.5

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

  • 1.

    Examines the health benefits of participating in physical activity.PE.5.4.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Core Standards: Physical Education

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