Grade 3

Other Texas Physical Education sets

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• Grade 5
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• Grade 8
• High School - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits
• High School - Lifetime Recreation and Outdoor Pursuits
• High School - Skill-Based Lifetime Activities

demonstrate moving in and out of a balanced position with control during dynamic activities; and3.2.a

combine bending, stretching, twisting, curling, pushing, pulling, and swaying in a variety of activities.3.2.b

demonstrate key elements in underhand and overhand throwing to a partner with accuracy;3.3.a

demonstrate key elements when catching an accurately and softly thrown large ball with a partner without trapping against the body;3.3.b

demonstrate key elements of hand dribbling while slowly jogging and maintaining ball control;3.3.c

dribble a ball with control using both feet while slowly jogging;3.3.d

kick a moving ball on the ground and in the air using a continuous running approach;3.3.e

demonstrate correct technique in volleying to a wall or partner and over an object or net;3.3.f

demonstrate correct technique when striking a moving object over a low net or to a wall with a hand or short- or long-handled implement;3.3.g

jump a self-turned rope using a variety of basic skills; and3.3.h

enter and exit a turned long rope using basic jumping skills.3.3.i

demonstrate locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills safely in personal and open space;3.4.a

combine pathways and levels into various movement patterns in a wide variety of physical activities; and3.4.b

combine speed, direction, and force as directed by teacher.3.4.c

Movement patterns and movement skills--rhythmic activities. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in rhythmic activities and rhythmic combinations. The student is expected to demonstrate various rhythmic combinations of locomotor skills of eight counts in repeatable patterns when leading or following a partner.3.5

combine the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games;3.6.a

demonstrate specific movement skills to improve performance in designated dynamic activities; and3.6.b

explain and follow rules, procedures, and safe practices during games and activities.3.6.c

Performance strategies--outdoor and recreational pursuits. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in outdoor and recreational pursuits. The student is expected to participate in introductory outdoor recreational skills and activities such as rock climbing, hiking, paddle sports, disc golf, or challenge courses.3.7

describe the benefits of regular physical activity, including stress management;3.8.a

identify the importance of frequency and intensity during endurance activities; and3.8.b

explain and demonstrate the correct techniques of health-related fitness components.3.8.

describe the importance of setting personal fitness goals in improving health-related fitness; and3.9.a

identify how to measure improvement and track progress for health-related fitness.3.9.b

differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity; and3.10.a

differentiate between water and processed sugar or high-calorie drinks and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity.3.10.b

select proper attire and safety equipment that promote safe participation and prevent injury in a variety of physical activities; and3.11.a

exhibit correct safety precautions, including pedestrian, water, sun, cycling, skating, and scooter safety.3.11.b

explain that personal actions have consequences for self and others;3.12.a

demonstrate respect for differences and similarities in abilities of self and others; and3.12.b

explain and demonstrate self-management skills to control personal impulses and emotions.3.12.c

demonstrate respect and cooperation through words and actions during various group activities; and3.13.a

identify the feelings of others.3.13.b

Social and emotional health--perseverance. The physically literate student perseveres while addressing challenges. The student is expected to explain how practicing challenging physical activities can build confidence and minimize frustration when learning a variety of new skills.3.14

Social and emotional health--accepting and providing constructive feedback. The physically literate student accepts and provides constructive feedback. The student is expected to listen respectfully to make appropriate changes in performance based on feedback.3.15

differentiate among types of and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for a sustained period of time on a regular basis using technology when available; and3.16.a

select and participate in physical activity for personal enjoyment.3.16.b