4th Grade

Standard1: Movement Competency and Understanding

Learning Goal:  I use information to help myself, and others improve.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know regular practice can help me improve my skills.

I know simple skills need to be mastered before more difficult ones.

I know improving my skills takes time and patience.

I can break a movement skill down to its simplest parts.

I know there might be many ways to improve a skill.

I can give and receive helpful feedback for the purpose of improving a skill.

I can use words like:  practice, analyze, feedback 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can explain the role practice and feedback plays in helping me improve my skills.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can use technology, such as a video tool to analyze a movement skill.

Learning Goal:  I can demonstrate skills to play a variety of games.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know movement skills form the foundation for all game play.

I can list the key steps for dribbling, throwing, catching and striking.

I can demonstrate weight transfer and follow through when throwing.

I can demonstrate momentary balance using different parts of my body.

I can demonstrate rhythm by jumping a rope consistently.

I can mimic the steps and patterns in a simple dance routine.

I can use words like:  rhythm, balance, transfer, follow through

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can throw, catch, dribble and strike an object with a partner.

I can dribble an object using both my feet and hands while preventing another from stealing it.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can create and perform a rhythmic routine using gymnastics, creative dance or a jump rope.

Standard 2: Personal and Physical Wellness

Learning Goal:  I know ways to stay physically active both in, and outside P.E. class.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know exercise and physical activity is good for my health.

I can incorporate more physical activity into my daily routines.

I know where parks, trails, courts and recreation centers are in my neighborhood.

I can play games and be physically active at recess.

I can try new games, sports and physical activities.

I can use words like:  lifestyle, physical activity, community resources

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can take responsibility for choosing healthy habits for regular physical activity.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can create and carry out a physical activity plan that includes a minimum of sixty minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity everyday.

Learning Goal:  I know the five parts of health related fitness and how to use them to improve my physical fitness.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know healthy living requires knowledge of the health-related components of fitness.

I can evaluate my fitness level for each component of health related fitness.

I can identify activities that can help me improve my physical fitness.

I can measure my heart rate before, during and after exercise.

I can identify the intensity of my exercise and workouts using a scale.

I can make healthy food choices.

I can use words like:  health-related fitness, exertion, snacks

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can list and explain the five parts of health related fitness and use them to improve my physical fitness.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can explain the benefits of good heart and lung health.

Standard 3: Social and Emotional Wellness

Learning Goal:  I can manage my stress and take responsibility for my behavior.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know exercise is a healthy way to manage stress.

I know I am responsible for my decisions and behavior.

I know my decisions and behavior affects other people.

I can solve disagreements in peaceful ways.

I can advocate for myself, and others.

I can show respect for my teammates, officials and opponents.

I can use words like:  self-control, stress, conflict, peer pressure 

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can demonstrate responsible behavior and decision making while playing games, sports and other physical activities with others.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can discuss, using examples how knowing how to manage stress and peer pressure that can help me in other aspects of my school and personal life.

Standard 4: Risk Management and Prevention

Learning Goal:  I can be safe in the gym, at recess and in other physical activity settings.

Level 2 - I’m working towards the goal!

I know safety is everyone’s responsibility.

I can explain the safety rules and practices prior to participating in a game.

I can identify safety equipment for different games and sports.

I can design a set of safety rules for a game, sport or other activity with help from my teacher.

I can evaluate a playing area to check for possible safety hazards.

I can follow the rules for a game to keep myself and others safe.

I can use words like:  rules, safety, self-control, decision-making

Level 3 - I met the goal!

I can use self-control and good decision making to avoid accidents and injuries.

I can use materials and equipment safely.

Level 4 - I can go farther!

I can observe, discuss and evaluate a physical activity, such as a basketball game, to identify safe and unsafe practices.