Standard 1- Movement Skill Performance
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2- Application of Concepts and Strategies
The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3 – Physical Activity and Fitness
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4- Responsible Behavior
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5- Benefits of Physical Activity
The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for Health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and /or social interaction.
Efficiently performs more complex locomotor and non-locomotor skills and combinations while maintaining good body control
Demonstrates more complex combinations of manipulative skills (i.e. striking) using a variety of implements and different body parts
Applies movement concepts (i.e. flow, force) to movements
Performs rhythmic patterns through creative or cultural dance movement, as well as through movement activities using manipulatives
Participates in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities that promote fitness and an understanding of the components as defined by the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment
Participates movement tasks (both on the floor and on the apparatus) that require creative or critical thinking
Participates in cooperative adventure and group activities that require teamwork to achieve success
Grade 4 PE Curriculum
Performs combinations of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills, including an introduction to specific sport skills and sequences on the educational gymnastic apparatus
Applies movement concepts (i.e. space, force, acceleration) to a variety of activities and games
Performs rhythmic patterns involving creative or cultural dance movement
Develops a working understanding of the components as defined by the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment and ways to improve their own fitness level
Participates in games, activities, and tasks that require creative or critical thinking/problem solving
Participates in cooperative adventure and group activities that require teamwork to achieve success
Grade 5 PE Curriculum
Performs more complex combinations of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills, including specific sport skills and educational gymnastic routines
Applies movement concepts (i.e. space, force, acceleration) to a variety of activities and games
Performs more complex rhythmic patterns involving creative or cultural dance movement
Participates in and develops strategies for improvement of selected fitness components from the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment.
Participates in games and activities and solves tasks that require creative or critical thinking
Participates in competitive and cooperative activities that require effective interpersonal communication, individual skills, and teamwork to achieve success.
Physical fitness is an essential component of a physical education curriculum and a child’s total education program. It is expected that by the end of Grade 12 students will recognize the importance of and choose to participate regularly in physical activities designed to maintain and enhance healthy lifestyles. The Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) provides a snapshot into a child’s fitness level by measuring cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Physical fitness should be a result of the balance of activities that are provided in the physical education programs at school and continued by the family and in other community activities. This assessment should not be the focus of the entire physical education curriculum or program. The assessment should be a part of the ongoing process of helping children understand and improve and/or maintain their physical health and well-being.
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Mile Run Right Angle Push-Up Curl-Up Back Saver Sit and Reach