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Alaska Physical Education Standards

Physical Education (2010): Grades 3, 4, 5
Other Alaska Physical Education and Health sets
Physical Education (2010): Grades K, 1, 2
Skills for a Healthy Life (2006): Grades K-12
Physical Education (2010): Grades 6, 7
Physical Education (2010): Grade 8
Physical Education (2010): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

1.
Enter, jump, and exit a long (double) rope turned by others.
2.
Jump repeatedly a self-turned rope while performing different jumping skills.
3.
Dribble an object with a hand, foot, and long-handled implement in personal and shared space.
4.
Perform simple, small-group balance stunts by distributing weight and base of support.
5.
Kick and punt a ball at targets from varying distances.
6.
Design and perform a creative dance.
7.
Design and perform smooth, flowing sequences of stunts, tumbling, and rhythmic patterns that combine traveling, rolling, balancing, and transferring weight.
8.
Strike an object with varying force, short and long distance, using forehand, and introducing backhand strokes.
9.
Strike an object with an underhand and a side orientation.
10.
Throw overhand a ball to a target with force and accuracy.
11.
Throw and catch an object with a partner while both partners are moving.
12.
Volley a lightweight object repeatedly with a partner.

1.
Select and practice a skill in which improvement is needed.
2.
Use offensive and defensive skills to obtain and maintain possession of an object.
3.
Use a variety of spatial relationships with others in order to play or design a small-group game.
4.
Devise cooperative strategies to keep opponents from reaching a specified area, person or object.
5.
Use specific feedback to improve performance.
6.
Demonstrate basic competence in game strategies and concepts.

1.
Consciously choose to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity outside of physical education class on a regular basis.
2.
Participate in local physical activity opportunities.
3.
Choose to participate in structured and purposeful activity.
4.
Monitor his or her physical activity using a variety of tracking tools (e.g. fitness logs, pedometers).

1.
Participate in selected activities that develop and maintain the health-related components of fitness: muscular strength, mouscular endurance, flexibility, body composition and cardiovascular endurance.
2.
Compare target heart rate and perceived exertion during physical activity.
3.
Measure, record, and compare the heart rate before, during, and after participation in physical activity of various levels of intensity.
4.
Engage in appropriate physical activity that results in the development of cardiovascular endurance.
5.
Recognize that physiological responses to exercise are associated with their own levels of fitness.
6.
Choose to participate in activities to increase muscular strength and endurance.
7.
Explain how improved flexibility increases the ability to perform skills.
8.
Maintain heart rate within the target heart rate zone for a specified length of time during an aerobic activity.
9.
Experience the protocols and mechanics of a nationally recognized fitness assessment tool (e.g. Fitnessgram or Brockport).

1.
Demonstrate awareness and participate safely when involved in activity.
2.
Form groups quickly when asked.
3.
Recognize importance of individual responsibility in a group effort.
4.
Encourage others by using verbal and nonverbal communication.
5.
Accommodate individual differences. (e.g. ability levels, gender, ethnicity, disability among people, and physical activities of a variety of actions, culture, and ethnic origins).
6.
Work productively with assigned or random groups without adult intervention.
7.
Contribute ideas and listen to the ideas of others in cooperative problem-solving physical activities.
8.
Act in a safe and healthy manner when confronted with conflict during physical activity.
9.
Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a consensus on the best solution.
10.
Acknowledge one's opponent or partner before, during, and after a physical activity or game and give positive feedback on the opponent's or partner's performance.

1.
Develop self-confidence and a positive self-image in physical activity settings.
2.
Choose motivators (e.g., music, friends) that will enhance fun and enjoyment in a physical activity setting.
3.
Participate in physical activities which will allow students to set and achieve individual and team goals.
4.
Participate with others in a variety of competitive and non-competitive physical activities.

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?: 2010
Where can I read the official document?: Alaska Physical Education Standards

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