Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Virginia Physical Education sets

Motor Skill Development

  • 1

    The student will demonstrate developmentally appropriate form and at least two correct critical elements (i.e., small, isolated parts of the whole skill or movement) of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills.1.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate critical elements used and distinguish between walking, jogging, running, galloping, leaping, skipping, and sliding.1.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate non-locomotor skills of twisting, curling, bending, stretching, and balancing on different body parts.  1.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate forward, sideways, backward (slow), and side-to-side movement.1.1.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate jogging, running, skipping, galloping, sliding, and leaping using pathways (straight, curving, and zigzagging) and speeds (fast, slow, and moderate).1.1.d

    5. e

      Demonstrate simple educational gymnastic skills, including balancing at different levels, two different rolls (narrow or curled), moving in two different directions, and transfer of weight/1.1.e

    6. f

      Demonstrate developmentally appropriate form with at least two critical elements used in eyehand coordination skills while stationary and moving (e.g., dribbling a ball with the hand, underhand tossing and catching a ball/beanbag to self and with a partner, throwing and rolling underhand to targets, volleying a balloon upward with various body parts, volleying a balloon in the air with a short implement or noodle, striking a stationary object with the hand or with a short-handled implement or noodle.)1.1.f

    7. g

      Demonstrate developmentally appropriate form with at least two critical elements used in eyefoot coordination skills (e.g., dribbling a ball, kicking a moving or stationary ball to a target.)1.1.g

    8. h

      Perform a teacher-led rhythmic pattern or dance in personal space and general space. 1.1.h

    9. i

      Demonstrate consecutive jumps (more than one) with a short rope (self-turn), long rope (student-turn), and forward, backward, zigzag, hopping, and leaping over a stationary rope. 1.1.i

Anatomical Basis of Movement

  • 2

    The student will identify basic anatomical structures and basic spatial awareness concepts.1.2

    1. a

      Identify where the brain is located.1.2.a

    2. b

      Explain that muscles attach to bones to help the body move.1.2.b

    3. c

      Describe how the heart and lungs work together to keep the body moving.1.2.c

    4. d

      Explain that the heart is a muscle that grows stronger with movement. 1.2.d

    5. e

      Demonstrate the appropriate use of personal and general space.1.2.e

Fitness Planning

  • 3

    The student will identify changes in the body that occur during moderate to vigorous physical activity. 1.3

    1. a

      Identify physical activities to do at home, individually and with others, to help the body move and grow.1.3.a

    2. b

      Identify one cardiorespiratory activity that increases heart and breathing rates to make the heart stronger. 1.3.b

    3. c

      Identify and demonstrate physical activity at two or more intensity levels that increase heart rate and breathing.1.3.c

Social and Emotional Development

  • 4

    The student will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills for safe and cooperative play, individually and with others, without reminders from the teacher.1.4

    1. a

      Work cooperatively with peers and demonstrate safe equipment use when working individually or with peers.1.4.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate safety rules for physical activities.1.4.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate the safe and respectful use of space.1.4.c

    4. d

      Participate in developing classroom (procedural) rules that promote relationship skills and support a positive and safe learning environment during physical activity.1.4.d

    5. e

      Demonstrate the use of self-management skills to control emotions during physical activity. 1.4.e

    6. f

      Explain that physical activity helps improve mood and brain function for learning. 1.4.f

    7. g

      Participate in activities that are constructed to support inclusion. 1.4.g

Energy Balance

  • 5

    The student will identify basic nutrition concepts of energy balance.1.5

    1. a

      Name the food groups as identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  1.5.a

    2. b

      Name one food from each (USDA) food group.1.5.b

    3. c

      Explain why the body needs water. 1.5.c

    4. d

      Explain that food provides energy for physical activity. 1.5.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
2022 Physical Education Standards of Learning

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