2nd Grade

Standard 1: Movement Competency and Understanding

Learning Goal:  I can move my body and objects with balance and control.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know that many games require balance to play well.

I know balancing some objects is easier than others.

I know balance can involve motion, and stillness.

I can identify activities that require balance.

I can balance using different parts of my body.

I can move in different ways to even, and uneven beats.

I can use words like:  focus, concentration, even, uneven, balance 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can balance objects on more than one body part.

I can balance my body on lines, or low balance beams while moving, or remaining motionless.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can combine two or more rolls into a simple routine and finish with a momentary balance, such as a scale.

Learning Goal:  I can use feedback to get better.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know that practice can help me improve a skill or performance.

I know that improving a skill, or performance takes time and effort.

I can use a tool, such as video to analyze my performance.

I can offer suggestions to help a classmate improve their performance.

I can accept feedback from others to improve my performance.

I can use words like:  strengths, weaknesses, feedback, practice 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can use feedback from my teacher to identify my strengths & weaknesses.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can use feedback in a simple plan to improve a skill, or performance with help from my teacher.

Learning Goal:  I can combine skills and move in different ways.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know a skip follows a step, hop, step pattern.

I know a hop uses a one foot-to-same foot jumping & landing pattern.

I know a gallop follows a forward facing step, slide, step, pattern.

I know a side slide follows a sideways facing step, slide, step pattern.

I know moving in different ways makes playing games possible.

I can describe the difference between walking and running.

I can use words like:  step, hop, slide, balance, combine

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can skip, hop, gallop and side slide.

I can transition between skips, hops, gallops and side slides.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can combine skills while playing in a game.

Standard 2: Personal and Physical Wellness

Learning Goal:  I can identify habits that keep me healthy and strong.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know food is the fuel my body uses to exercise.

I know the five basic food groups.

I can identify one healthy food choice from each of the five food groups.

I know that getting enough sleep every night is necessary for good health.

I know that drinking water is important for my health.

I know regular exercise is important for my health.

I can use words like:  hydration, fuel, habits 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can list habits that help keep me healthy and strong.

I can list three ways my body changes during exercise.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can explain the fuel requirements of my body during exercise and at rest.

Standard 3: Social and Emotional Wellness

Learning Goal:  I can use positive, encouraging and helpful behavior and words with my classmates.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know how I treat others influences how they think about me.

I can understand how my classmates feel, by putting myself in their place. 

I can work and play with others to get things done.

I can treat others the way I like to be treated.

I can take turns and share equipment.

I can show respect by listening when others are talking.

I can invite others to join in games and other physical activities.

I can use words like:  kindness, patience, understanding 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I use positive words and behaviors when working and playing with others.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can explain how being kind and encouraging can help make games and other physical activities more enjoyable for everyone.

Standard 4: Risk Management and Prevention

Learning Goal:  I know and follow gym and playground rules to keep myself and others safe.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know that rules help keep myself and others safe.

I know I am responsible for being safe and following rules.

I can list gym and playground rules. 

I know the P.E. schedule and wear my gym shoes on days I’m scheduled.

I know that chewing gum in P.E. could cause me to choke.

I can identify unsafe behaviors in myself, and others.

I can tell my teacher if I see unsafe behaviors.

I can use words like:  rules,  safe, unsafe, choices, behavior

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can follow gym and playground safety rules

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can explain how my own behavior and decisions can affect the safety of myself and others.