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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

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Motor Skills

  • 1.

    Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skipMS.1

    1. 1.

      Hops, gallops, and slides using a mature pattern.MS.1.1

  • 2.

    Jog, runMS.2

    1. 1.

      Travels showing differentiation between jogging and running.MS.2.1

  • 3.

    Jump & land for distance (horizontal)MS.3

    1. 1.

      Jumps and lands with two feet with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.MS.3.1

  • 4.

    Jump & land for height (vertical)MS.4

    1. 1.

      Jumps with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.MS.4.1

  • 5.

    DanceMS.5

    1. 1.

      Combines beat awareness with locomotor and nonlocomotor movements.MS.5.1

  • 6.

    BalanceMS.6

    1. 1.

      Maintains stillness on various bases of support (body parts) using different body shapes.MS.6.1

  • 7.

    Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)MS.7

    1. a.

      Transfers weight from hands and feet to hands only for momentary weight support.MS.7.1.a

    2. b.

      Performs a forward roll or shoulder roll in a tucked position (chin to chest).MS.7.1.b

  • 8.

    Combinations (optional)MS.8

    1. 1.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.8.1

  • 9.

    Underhand ThrowMS.9

    1. a.

      Throws underhand while facing target and using foot opposition.MS.9.1.a

    2. b.

      Rolls object underhand in a forward direction.MS.9.1.b

  • 10.

    Overhand ThrowMS.10

    1. 1.

      Demonstrates difference between overhand and underhand arm motion (overhead release versus waist level release).MS.10.1

  • 11.

    CatchingMS.11

    1. 1.

      Catches a self-tossed object.MS.11.1

  • 12.

    Passing & Receiving with implementsMS.12

    1. 1.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 3MS.12.1

  • 13.

    Dribbling with handsMS.13

    1. 1.

      Dribbles continuously in self-space using finger pads and appropriate force.MS.13.1

  • 14.

    Dribbling with feetMS.14

    1. 1.

      Dribbles (taps) a ball with inside of feet while walking.MS.14.1

  • 15.

    Kicking (force or distance)MS.15

    1. 1.

      Approaches stationary ball with non-kicking foot beside the ball and making contact with shoelaces.MS.15.1

  • 16.

    Passing & Receiving with feetMS.16

    1. 1.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.16.1

  • 17.

    Striking with hand(s)MS.17

    1. 1.

      Strikes an object with an open palm (forward, upward).MS.17.1

  • 18.

    Striking, short implementMS.18

    1. 1.

      Strikes a lightweight object with a short-handled implement sending it upward.MS.18.1

  • 19.

    Striking, long implementMS.19

    1. 1.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.19.1

  • 20.

    Jumping RopeMS.20

    1. a.

      Completes a forward OR backward jump using a self-turned rope.MS.20.1.a

    2. b.

      Continuously jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.MS.20.1.b

Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)

  • 1.

    Space Awareness (location)MKA.1

    1. a.

      Describes general and self-space.MKA.1.1.a

    2. b.

      Maintains self-space while traveling in general space.MKA.1.1.b

  • 2.

    Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directionsMKA.2

    1. a.

      Describes low, medium, and high levels.MKA.2.1.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrates low, medium, and high levels while in self-space and general space.MKA.2.1.b

  • 3.

    Effort: speed and forceMKA.3

    1. a.

      Describes different speeds and forces.MKA.3.1.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrates slow and fast speeds.MKA.3.1.b

  • 4.

    Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)MKA.4

    1. a.

      Describes relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).MKA.4.1.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrates a variety of relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).MKA.4.1.b

  • 5.

    Movement Principles (base of support, muscle tension, ready position)MKA.5

    1. a.

      Contrasts the stability of wide and narrow bases of support.MKA.5.1.a

    2. b.

      Differentiates wide and narrow bases of support.MKA.5.1.b

  • 6.

    Performance CuesMKA.6

    1. 1.

      Identifies performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.MKA.6.1

  • 7.

    Simple StrategiesMKA.7

    1. 1.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MKA.7.1

Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)

  • 1.

    Health-related FitnessFPA.1

    1. 1.

      Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with play and physical activity.FPA.1.1

  • 2.

    Physical ActivityFPA.2

    1. 1.

      Discusses the benefits of being active/playing.FPA.2.1

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

  • 1.

    Personal ResponsibilityPSR.1

    1. 1.

      Accepts personal responsibility by appropriately using equipment and space.PSR.1.1

  • 2.

    FeedbackPSR.2

    1. 1.

      Responds appropriately to teacher feedback.PSR.2.1

  • 3.

    Working with othersPSR.3

    1. 1.

      Works appropriately with others in a variety of class environments.PSR.3.1

  • 4.

    Procedures & RulesPSR.4

    1. 1.

      Adheres to procedures and rules in the learning environment.PSR.4.1

  • 5.

    SafetyPSR.5

    1. 1.

      Participates safely and uses equipment properly.PSR.5.1

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

  • 1.

    AppreciationVPA.1

    1. 1.

      Describes positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.VPA.1.1

  • 2.

    ChallengeVPA.2

    1. 1.

      Exhibits a willingness to attempt new or challenging experiences.VPA.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Physical Education Standards K-5

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