Standards & Grading

Bethel Standard 1: Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities

E.9.1. Demonstrate developmentally mature form in the fundamental movement skills: locomotor, nonlocomotor and manipulative, in a closed environment (skills in isolation)

E.9.2. Demonstrate simple applications combining locomotor, nonlocomotor and manipulative skills to participate in developmentally appropriate movement and fitness activities

E.9.3. Explore and adapt fundamental movement skills in a variety of dynamic environments

E.9.4. Acquire beginning skills for a few specialized movement forms

E.9.5. Participate in a variety of modified games, developmentally appropriate tasks, activities, creative movement, dance and play

E.10.1. Demonstrate an understanding of what the body does, where the body moves, how the body performs the movement and relationships that occur in movement

E.10.2. Recognize critical performance skill elements in self and others using movement vocabulary

E.10.3. Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety practices and procedures of specific activities


Bethel Standard 2: Incorporate fitness and wellness concepts to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness with consistent effort

E.9.2. Demonstrate simple applications combining locomotor, nonlocomotor and manipulative skills to participate in developmentally appropriate movement and fitness activities

E.10.1. Demonstrate an understanding of what the body does, where the body moves, how the body performs the movement and relationships that occur in movement

E.11.1. Engage in a variety of moderate to vigorous developmentally appropriate physical activities on a regular basis

E.11.2. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of movements and how they affect the body

E.11.4. Engage in appropriate physical activity during and outside of school that promotes the development and improvement of physical fitness level

E.12.1 Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between activities and physical fitness components (e.g., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutritional status and body composition)

E.12.3 Understand the results of formal fitness testing and correctly associate these results with overall physical fitness, nutritional levels and personal health status

E.14.3. Use physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction

E.14.4. Experience personal challenges through physical activity


Bethel Standard 3: Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others including safety, following directions, perseverance, teamwork, and problem solving

E.13.1. Understand, participate in the development of, and follow classroom rules; follow activity-specific rules, safety practices and procedures; and demonstrate etiquette and good sportsmanship in a variety of physical activity settings

E.13.2. Work independently or cooperatively and productively with partners or in small groups to complete assigned tasks

E.13.3. Demonstrate behaviors that are sensitive to individual differences (e.g., physical, gender, cultural/ethnic, social and emotional) that can affect group activities

E.13.4. Develop skills needed for resolving conflicts peacefully


Standard Based Grading Grade Scale

  1. Student performance is consistently below grade level expectations even while receiving support

  2. Student performance is beginning to and occasionally does meet grade level expectations or student requires support to meet course level expectations

  3. Student performance is consistently at grade level expectations as evidenced by independent application of concepts and skills

  4. Student performance is consistently at or above grade level expectations as evidenced by demonstration of an in depth understanding and sophisticated application of concepts and skills