Kindergarten
1. Demonstrate non-locomotor movements using different parts of the body. (K.1)
2. Demonstrates a variety of locomotor and combination skills in a movement pattern. (K.2)
3. Demonstrates the emerging skills of catching, kicking, throwing, and striking. (K.3)
4. Understands the concepts of pathways, levels, and directionality (above, below, behind, etc.) (K.4)
5. Demonstrates knowledge of flexibility by performing exercises that enhance proper flexibility in a variety of muscle groups. (K.5)
6. Sustains moderate to vigorous physical activity for short amounts of time. (K.6)
7. Identifies the physiological signs of moderate physical activity. (K.7)
8. Recognizes two appropriate sites on the body to monitor heart rate. (K.8)
9. Understands the relationship between physical activity and heart health. (K.9)
10. Works in group settings without interfering with others. (K.10)
11. Recognizes that games have rules. (K.11)
12. Demonstrates the ability to work alone or in small group without direct adult supervision. (K.12)
First Grade
1. Responds to a variety of commands when using different combinations of shapes, levels, pathways, directions, and speed. (1.1)
2. Identifies the basic elements of locomotor and non-locomotor skills. (1.2)
3. Can kick a stationary and rolling ball. (1.3)
4. Demonstrates the ability to quickly change direction and speed. (1.4)
5. Demonstrates an overhand throw using hand/foot opposition and correct body alignment. (1.5)
6. Knows how to align body and hands to catch a variety of objects. (1.6)
7. Demonstrates the ability to show the correct body alignment while striking an object with a hand or short racquet. (1.7)
8. Understands one or two components of health-related fitness assessment. (1.8)
9. Demonstrates the ability to understand the concept of pacing during cardiovascular endurance activities. (1.9)
10. Identifies activities that promote muscular strength. (1.10)
11. Recognizes changes in heart rate and respiration during physical activity. (1.11)
12. Understands the importance of a warm-up and cool-down. (1.12)
13. Uses safe practices, rules, and procedures. (1.13)
14. Demonstrates cooperation with a partner by successfully working together to complete an assigned task. (1.14)
15. Resolves conflicts in socially acceptable ways. (1.15)
16. Recognizes the benefits that accompany cooperation and sharing. (1.16)
Second Grade
1. Demonstrates smooth transitions using locomotor skills in movement sequences. (2.1)
2. Uses the concepts of space awareness and basic movement to perform basic dances. (2.2)
3. Kicks stationary and rolling balls with a strong force while maintaining good balance. (2.3)
4. Demonstrates the ability to use an overhand throw for distance with good force. (2.4)
5. Knows various techniques for catching balls at different levels and directions. (2.5)
6. Volleys or consistently strikes objects with hand or short racquet. (2.6)
7. Demonstrates a variety of ways to establish the base of support and fundamental principles of maintaining balance. (2.7)
8. Can demonstrate 2 or 3 components of health-related fitness assessment. (2.8)
9. Recognizes the physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous activity. (2.9)
10. Understands that physical activity produces feelings of pleasure. (2.10)
11. Recognizes that relationships between nutrition and physical activity. (2.11)
12. Knows the difference between health and contraindicated stretches and exercises. (2.12)
13. Understands the importance of drinking water during vigorous physical activity. (2.13)
14. Applies rules, procedures, and safe practices requiring little or no adult or peer reinforcement. (2.14)
15. Treats others with respect during play. (2.15)
16. Reports results of work honestly. (2.16)
17. Uses Feedback to improve performance. (2.17)
Third Grade
1. Demonstrates the ability to use locomotor movements and combinations in simple dances or other movement sequences. (3.1)
2. Demonstrates catching and throwing patterns with balls and other appropriate objects. (3.2)
3. Refines the skills of striking and dribbling. (3.3)
4. Understands that games have rules and boundaries and puts that knowledge into practice. (3.4)
5. Performs the skills of kicking, passing, and trapping. (3.5)
6. Demonstrates the ability to successfully strike or volley an object against the wall using the hand or a short racquet. (3.6)
7. Applies throwing, catching, and striking skills in small-sided lead up games. (3.7)
8. Recalls all of the components of health-related fitness. (3.8)
9. Completes a modified version of health-enhancing personal fitness assessment. (3.9)
10. Understands that participation in physical activity is a conscious choice. (3.10)
11. Understands the meaning of “aerobic” and identifies various aerobic activities. (3.11)
12. Identifies the community resources available for participation in regular physical activity. (3.12)
13. Follows proper safety methods and recognizes potential risks associated with physical activities. (3.13)
14. Interacts positively with others regardless of differences. (3.14)
15. Identifies positive behaviors and comments to use during play situations. (3.15)
16. Uses several conflict resolution strategies in game play situations. (3.16)
Forth Grade
1. Demonstrates ball-handling skills necessary for participating in lead-up games and sports. (4.1)
2. Demonstrates movements found in folk dance, square dance, line dance, or other rhythmic activities. (4.2)
3. Provides feedback to individuals performing striking, dribbling, throwing, catching, and other sport skills to improve performance. (4.3)
4. Integrates the knowledge of rules, boundaries, and safe use of equipment during game play. (4.4)
5. Recognizes that practice is important for skill improvement. (4.5)
6. Completes a health-related fitness assessment and scores at an acceptable level. (4.6)
7. Names the benefits derived from participation in a physical fitness program. (4.7)
8. Identifies numerous activities related to each component of physical fitness. (4.8)
9. Completes a modified version of health-enhancing personal fitness assessment. (4.9)
10. Analyzes the relationship between nutrition and exercise in weight management. (4.10)
11. Performs and identifies a variety of activities that develop or maintain cardiovascular endurance. (4.11)
12. Understands target heart rate and how to monitor it. (4.12)
13. Accepts responsibility for his/her actions in play situations. (4.13)
14. Work, in a positive manner, with those of varying skill levels. (4.14)
15. Understands that time, effort, and practice have a positive effect on skill development and increased personal enjoyment. (4.15)