Physical Education Standards Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO :

Use a variety of basic and advanced movement forms

• Use a variety of basic locomotor movements (e.g. running, skipping, hopping)
• Use a variety of non-locomotor skills (e.g. bending, twisting, stretching)
• Use a variety of basic object control skills (e.g. throw, catch, hand dribble, foot dribble)
• Use simple combinations of fundamental movement skills (e.g. locomotor, non-locomotor)
• Use control in weight bearing activities
• Use control in balance activities
• Use control in travel activities (e.g. travels in backward direction and changes direction quickly and safely)
• Use smooth transitions between sequential motor skills (e.g. running into a jump)
• Use locomotor skills in rhythmical patterns
• Use movement concepts and principles in the development of motor skills
• Understand a vocabulary of basic movement concepts (e.g. personal space, speeds, balance)
• Understand the critical elements of a variety of basic movement patterns
• Use feedback to improve performance
• Understand the importance of practice in learning skills
• Understand how to monitor and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
• Engage in basic activities that cause cardiorespiratory exertion
• Know the physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous physical activity
• Engage in activities that develop muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
• Understand how body composition influences physical fitness levels