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Prek
Move safely through personal and general space.
Run with increasing control.
Jump with two feet.
Attempt hopping on one foot.
Demonstrate several different ways to move.
Maintain balance in different positions.
Change speed and direction when prompted.
Throw an object toward a target.
Catch or attempt to catch a large ball.
Kick a stationary or slowly moving ball.
Participate in active movement for an extended period.
Follow basic PE safety expectations.
Participate appropriately with peers.
Demonstrate enjoyment and willingness to participate in physical activity.
Kindergarden
Movement
Demonstrate several locomotor skills.
Change direction when given a cue.
Change speed/level/pathway.
Jump and land with increasing control.
Balance in different positions.
Demonstrate basic rhythmic movement.
Object control
Throw toward a target.
Catch an appropriately sized object.
Kick a stationary ball.
Roll a ball toward a target.
Strike an object with hands.
Attempt striking with an implement.
Bounce a ball with increasing control.
Health & participation
Explain that physical activity is good for the body.
Participate willingly in physical activity.
Follow safety rules.
Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
Respect personal space and classmates.
Identify physical activities they enjoy.
Movement
Demonstrate several locomotor skills.
Change direction when given a cue.
Change speed/level/pathway.
Jump and land with increasing control.
Balance in different positions.
Demonstrate basic rhythmic movement.
Object control
Throw toward a target.
Catch an appropriately sized object.
Kick a stationary ball.
Roll a ball toward a target.
Strike an object with hands.
Attempt striking with an implement.
Bounce a ball with increasing control.
Health & participation
Explain that physical activity is good for the body.
Participate willingly in physical activity.
Follow safety rules.
Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
Respect personal space and classmates.
Identify physical activities they enjoy.
1st Grade
Movement
Movement
Gallop with control.
Hop with increasing balance and control.
Change direction while moving.
Change speed when given a cue.
Use different pathways.
Demonstrate different non-locomotor movements.
Balance using different body positions/equipment.
Perform basic rocking and rolling movements.
Move to a rhythmic beat or pattern.
Object control
Object control
Throw an object using different amounts of force.
Catch a self-tossed object.
Strike an object using different body parts.
Kick a stationary ball with appropriate body positioning.
Dribble an object with hands.
Dribble with feet.
Roll a ball toward a specified target.
Safety & participation
Safety & participation
Follow PE directions.
Use equipment appropriately.
Maintain safe space around others.
Explain basic activity-specific safety rules.
Respond appropriately to safety reminders.
Participate cooperatively with classmates.
2nd Grade
Movement
Demonstrate all fundamental locomotor skills.
Combine locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
Combine movement with balance and weight transfer.
Perform rolling and balance combinations.
Perform simple rhythmic/dance sequences.
Object control
Object control
Throw overhand using appropriate critical elements.
Catch objects from different heights and directions.
Strike objects with control of force and direction.
Kick a moving/rolled ball.
☐ Dribble with hands and feet while changing speed/direction/pathway.
Roll toward a moving target or partner.
Movement thinking
Movement thinking
Use movement vocabulary.
Change movement when something isn't working.
Adjust force, speed, and direction.
Use personal and general space appropriately.
Make simple movement decisions during games and challenges.
Fitness & Health
Fitness & Health
Identify activities that increase heart rate.
Identify activities that improve strength.
Identify ways to improve flexibility.
Identify opportunities for physical activity at school, home, and in the community.
Explain specific health benefits of daily physical activity.
Social responsibility
Social responsibility
Follow PE procedures.
Use equipment safely.
Assess their own behavior.
Resolve simple conflicts cooperatively.
Work positively with different classmates.
Take turns and share equipment.
3rd Grade
Movement Thinking
Movement Thinking
Modify movement to meet the demands of a task.
Explain how an object's size, material, or weight can affect performance.
Recognize offense and defense.
Identify choices that can help score.
Explain critical elements of manipulative skills.
Explain how appropriate practice improves performance.
Fitness
Fitness
Explain what fitness means.
Check heart rate during activity.
Identify activities that improve core strength/endurance.
Explain why warm-ups and cool-downs are important.
Interpret basic fitness-assessment results.
Identify frequency and type of exercise using the FITT concept.
Social responsibility
Social responsibility
Follow equipment-specific safety rules.
Work cooperatively with a partner or small group.
Take turns and share equipment.
Respect differences in ability.
Resolve simple conflicts appropriately.
Health & lifelong activity
Health & lifelong activity
Identify physical-activity opportunities at school, home, and in the community.
Track physical-activity minutes.
Identify appropriate foods before and after activity.
Explain the relationship between physical activity and good health.
Identify why they enjoy particular physical activities.
Describe positive social interactions that occur through physical activity.
4th Grade
Movement & Skills
Movement & Skills
Demonstrates control and coordination during movement combinations
Demonstrates balance, weight transfer, and jump-rope skills
Performs basic throwing, catching, kicking, striking, and dribbling skills
Combines skills appropriately during activities and games
Fitness & Wellness
Fitness & Wellness
Demonstrates age-appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, endurance, and flexibility
Understands changes in heart rate during physical activity
Participates appropriately in warm-ups and cool-downs
Sets, tracks, and reflects on a personal fitness goal
Identifies ways to participate in lifetime physical activities
Games & Strategy
Games & Strategy
Demonstrates understanding of open space, offense, and defense
Applies passing, dribbling, shooting, and other skills during game play
Uses basic strategies and decision-making in small-sided games
Applies skills and strategies in striking/fielding and target games
Cooperation & Personal Responsibility
Cooperation & Personal Responsibility
Works cooperatively and communicates with others
Follows rules, safety expectations, and demonstrates good sportsmanship
Gives and receives appropriate peer feedback
Participates in and contributes to cooperative and student-designed activities
Reflects on personal performance and identifies areas for improvement
Overall
Overall
Demonstrates age-appropriate physical skills, fitness knowledge, teamwork, strategy, and personal responsibility
Welcome to Physical Education!
Welcome to Physical Education!
We are excited to share our Physical Education curriculum for students in Pre-K through 4th grade here at the Mater Campus! Throughout these years, students build important movement skills, develop fitness and coordination, learn to work cooperatively with others, and discover the joy of being physically active.
We encourage parents to take a few minutes to look through the curriculum and see how skills and concepts progress as students move from Pre-K through 4th grade. Our goal is to provide every child with the skills, confidence, knowledge, and healthy habits they need to enjoy physical activity and make healthy choices throughout their lives.
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