4th Grade Benchmarks

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)