Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Tennessee Physical Education sets

Motor Skills

  • 1.

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

    1. 4.

      Uses various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MS.1.4

  • 2.

    Jog, runMS.2

    1. 4.

      Uses appropriate speed in chase, flee, and dodge activities.MS.2.4

  • 3.

    Jump & land for distance (horizontal)MS.3

    1. 4.

      Combines jumping and landing with traveling (e.g., running and leaping).MS.3.4

  • 4.

    Jump & land for height (vertical)MS.4

    1. 4.

      Combines traveling with jumping and landing.MS.4.4

  • 5.

    DanceMS.5

    1. 4.

      Performs a cultural dance on beat with correct pattern.MS.5.4

  • 6.

    BalanceMS.6

    1. 4.

      Balances with a partner demonstrating counterbalance, muscular tension, and extension of free body parts.MS.6.4

  • 7.

    Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)MS.7

    1. a.

      Uses transfers of weight or rolling as a transitional movement in a sequence.MS.7.4.a

    2. b.

      Performs a forward roll or shoulder roll using momentum to come to a standing position.MS.7.4.b

  • 8.

    Combinations (optional)MS.8

    1. 4.

      Combines traveling, balance and weight transfers/rolls to create and perform an educational gymnastics sequence.MS.8.4

  • 9.

    Underhand ThrowMS.9

    1. 4.

      Throws underhand to a partner or target with accuracy.MS.9.4

  • 10.

    Overhand ThrowMS.10

    1. 4.

      Throws overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.MS.10.4

  • 11.

    CatchingMS.11

    1. 4.

      Catches an object at various levels and locations around the body (from partner).MS.11.4

  • 12.

    Passing & Receiving with implementsMS.12

    1. 4.

      Passing and receiving with a partner while stationary with accuracy.MS.12.4

  • 13.

    Dribbling with handsMS.13

    1. a.

      Dribbles with preferred hand using mature pattern while jogging.MS.13.4.a

    2. b.

      Dribbles while increasing and decreasing speeds.MS.13.4.b

  • 14.

    Dribbling with feetMS.14

    1. a.

      Dribbles with feet using mature pattern while jogging.MS.14.4.a

    2. b.

      Dribbles with feet while increasing and decreasing speeds.MS.14.4.b

  • 15.

    Kicking (force or distance)MS.15

    1. a.

      Kicks a ball with a running approach for accuracy.MS.15.4.a

    2. b.

      Kicks a moving ball with a running approach.MS.15.4.b

  • 16.

    Passing & Receiving with feetMS.16

    1. 4.

      Passes and receives the ball with the insides/outsides of the feet to a moving partner.MS.16.4

  • 17.

    Striking with hand(s)MS.17

    1. a.

      Strikes an object in partner or small-sided practice tasks.MS.17.4.a

    2. b.

      Overhead volleys a ball with two hands, body positioned under the ball, and contact made with finger pads sending it upward.MS.17.4.b

  • 18.

    Striking, short implementMS.18

    1. 4.

      Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using a forehand pattern with side to target and implement back in preparation.MS.18.4

  • 19.

    Striking, long implementMS.19

    1. 4.

      Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., bat, hockey stick, golf club) with proper grip, body orientation, and swing plane.MS.19.4

  • 20.

    Jumping RopeMS.20

    1. 4.

      Performs a simple jump rope routine with short or long rope.MS.20.4

Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)

  • 1.

    Space Awareness (location)MKA.1

    1. a.

      Compares and contrasts open and closed spaces.MKA.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Applies the concept of open space to combination skills (e.g., traveling and dribbling).MKA.1.4.b

  • 2.

    Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directionsMKA.2

    1. a.

      Compares and contrasts use of pathways, levels, and directions.MKA.2.4.a

    2. b.

      Uses pathways, levels, and directions in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.2.4.b

  • 3.

    Effort: speed and forceMKA.3

    1. a.

      Compares and contrasts use of speeds and forces within movement.MKA.3.4.a

    2. b.

      Uses speeds and forces in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.3.4.b

  • 4.

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

    1. a.

      Compares and contrasts relationships in movement.MKA.4.4.a

    2. b.

      Uses relationships in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.4.4.b

  • 5.

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

    1. a.

      Explains how movement principles are used in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastic experiences.MKA.5.4.a

    2. b.

      Applies movement principles in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.5.4.b

  • 6.

    Performance CuesMKA.6

    1. 4.

      Explains how to correctly perform a skill.MKA.6.4

  • 7.

    Simple StrategiesMKA.7

    1. 4.

      Designs and implements simple strategies in game-like activities.MKA.7.4

Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)

  • 1.

    Health-related FitnessFPA.1

    1. 4.

      Identifies the components of health-related fitness.FPA.1.4

  • 2.

    Physical ActivityFPA.2

    1. 4.

      Analyzes opportunities in the community for physical activity.FPA.2.4

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

  • 1.

    Personal ResponsibilityPSR.1

    1. a.

      Exhibits responsible behavior in group settings.PSR.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Reflects on personal behavior in group settings.PSR.1.4.b

  • 2.

    FeedbackPSR.2

    1. 4.

      Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from teachers and peers.PSR.2.4

  • 3.

    Working with othersPSR.3

    1. 4.

      Interacts positively with others regardless of personal differences.PSR.3.4

  • 4.

    Procedures & RulesPSR.4

    1. 4.

      Adheres to specific rules to promote fair play in small-sided games.PSR.4.4

  • 5.

    SafetyPSR.5

    1. 4.

      Applies safety principles in all physical activities.PSR.5.4

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

  • 1.

    AppreciationVPA.1

    1. 4.

      Ranks different physical activities based on personal preference.VPA.1.4

  • 2.

    ChallengeVPA.2

    1. 4.

      Discusses the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.VPA.2.4

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?
Tennessee Physical Education Standards K-5

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