The following list of skills & concepts apply to the Kindergarten curriculum:
spatial awareness
movement patterns
safety while moving
playing as a good sport
locomotor movements
non-locomotor movements
manipulative skills with various equipment
beginning jump rope skills with long & short ropes
working with a partner
working with a small group
playing simple games
fitness concepts
following game rules
playing fairly as a good sport
basic health & safety
S1.E1 Locomotor Hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping
Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance. (S1.E1.K
S1.E3 Locomotor Jumping and landing, horizontal plane
Performs jumping and landing actions with balance. (S1.E3.K)
S1.E4 Locomotor Jumping and landing, vertical plane
Performs jumping and landing actions with balance. (S1.E3.K)
S1.E5 Locomotor Dance
Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance. (S1.E5.K)
S1.E7 Nonlocomotor* (stability) Balance
Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support. (S1.E7.Ka)
Forms wide, narrow, curled and twisted body shapes. (S1.E7.Kb)
S1.E10 Nonlocomotor (stability) Curling and stretching; twisting and bending
Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching. (S1.E10.K)
S1.E13 Manipulative Underhand throw
Throws underhand with opposite foot forward. (S1.E13.K)
S1.E16 Manipulative Catching
Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice. (S1.E16.Ka)
Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower. (S1.E16.Kb)
S1.E17 Manipulative
Dribbles a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact. (S1.E17.K)
S1.E18 Manipulative Dribbling/ball control with feet
Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward. ( S1.E18.K)
S1.E21 Manipulative Kicking
Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature kicking pattern. (S1.E21.K)
S1.E22 Manipulative Volley, underhand
Volleys a lightweight object (balloon), send- ing it upward. (S1.E22.K)
S1.E24 Manipulative Striking, short implement
Strikes a light-weight object with a paddle or short-handled racket. (S1.E24.K)
S1.E27 Manipulative Jumping rope
Executes a single jump with self-turned rope. (S1.E27.Ka)
Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning. (S1.E27.Kb)
S2.E1 Movement concepts Space
Differentiates between movement in personal (selfspace) and general space. (S2.E1.Ka)
Moves in personal space to a rhythm.(S2.E1.Kb)
S2.E2 Movement concepts Pathways, shapes, levels
Travels in three different pathways. (S2.E2.K)
S2.E3 Movement concepts Speed, direction, force
Travels in general space with different speeds. (S2.E3.K)
S3.E1 Physical activity knowledge
Identifies activeplay opportunities outside physical education class. (S3.E1.K)
S3.E2 Engages in physical activity
Participates actively in physical education class. (S3.E2.K)
S3.E3 Fitness knowledge
Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster. 3 (S3.E3.K)
S3.E6 Nutrition
Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity. (S3.E6.K)
S4.E1 Personal responsibility
Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns). (S4.E1.K)
S4.E2 Personal responsibility
Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted. (S4.E2.K)
S4.E3 Accepting feedback
Follows instruction and directions when prompted. (S4.E3.K)
S4.E4 Working with others
Shares equipment and space with others. (S4.E4.K)
S4.E5 Rules & etiquette
Recognizes the established protocol for class activities. (S4.E5.K)
S4.E6 Safety
Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders. (S4.E6.K)
S5. E1 Health
Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health. (S5. E1. K)
S5. E2 Challenge
Acknowledge that some physical activities are challenging/ difficult. (S5.E2.K)
S5. E3 Self-expression & enjoyment
Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable. (S5.E3.Ka)
Discusses the enjoyment of playing with friends. (S5.E3.Kb)