Third and Fourth Grades

3^rd and 4^th Grade Objectives

Movement Skills

• Demonstrates smooth transitions using locomotor skills (e.g., run, walk, skip, leap, and slide) in movement sequences.
• Uses the concept of space awareness and basic movement to perform basic dances.
• Kicks stationary and rolling balls with a strong force while maintaining good balance.
• Demonstrates the ability to use and overhand throw for distance with good force.
• Knows various techniques for catching balls at different levels and directions.
• Volleys or consistently strikes objects with hand or short racquet.
• Demonstrates a variety of ways to establish a base of support and fundamental principles of maintaining balance.

Physical Activity

• Can demonstrate 2 or 3 components of health-related fitness assessment.
• Recognizes the physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous activity.
• Understands that physical activity produces feelings of pleasure.
• Recognizes the relationship between nutrition and physical activity.
• Knows the difference between healthy and contra-indicated stretches and exercises.
• Understands the importance of drinking water (re-hydration) during vigorous physical activity.

Safety, injury prevention, and personal responsibility

• Applies rules, procedures, and safe practices requiring little or no adult or peer reinforcement.
• Treats others with respect during play.
• Reports results of work honestly.
• Uses feedback to improve performance.