Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 2

Other Arkansas Health and Physical Education sets

Physical Education and Leisure

  • 1:

    Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: Students shall demonstrate proficiency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities.

    1.  

      Body Awareness

      1. 1.

        Perform movement patterns using various body partsPEL.1.2.1

    2.  

      Spatial Awareness

      1. 2.

        Travel independently in a large group while safely and quickly changing speed and direction within a boundaryPEL.1.2.2

    3.  

      Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movements

      1. 3.

        Demonstrate a movement sequence combining locomotor and non-locomotor skillsPEL.1.2.3

    4.  

      Rhythms and Dance

      1. 4.

        Maintain a steady beat while listening to musicPEL.1.2.4

      2. 5.

        Perform instructional dance sequences to musicPEL.1.2.5

    5.  

      Manipulative Skills

      1. 6.

        Demonstrate follow-through to opposite hip when throwing an objectPEL.1.2.6

      2. 7.

        Catch more than one self-tossed objectPEL.1.2.7

      3. 8.

        Catch a ball thrown overhandPEL.1.2.8

      4. 9.

        Dribble in control with the dominate hand while moving in a general spacePEL.1.2.9

      5. 10.

        Step toward and strike a stationary objectPEL.1.2.10

      6. 11.

        Volley a light-weight ball tossed by a partner or self—using arms, hands, or racquetPEL.1.2.11

      7. 12.

        Dribble a ball using feet in a variety of pathways around or through various obstacles, keeping the ball in controlPEL.1.2.12

      8. 13.

        Kick a stationary or moving ball and follow through toward a targetPEL.1.2.13

      9. 14.

        Trap and pass a ball with control in an activity or gamePEL.1.2.14

  • 2:

    Movement Concepts: Students shall understand movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the performance of physical activity.

    1.  

      Body Awareness

      1. 1.

        Recognize major muscle groups:<ul><li>biceps</li><li>triceps</li><li>quadriceps</li><li>abdominals</li><li>hamstrings</li><li>calf muscles</li><li>gluteus muscles</li></ul>PEL.2.2.1

      2. 2.

        Recognize the major bones in the skeletal system:<ul><li>cranium</li><li>vertebrae</li><li>ribs</li><li>humerus</li><li>radius</li><li>ulna</li><li>pelvis</li><li>femur</li><li>fibula</li><li>tibia</li><li>phalanges</li></ul>PEL.2.2.2

    2.  

      Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Movement

      1. 3.

        Use locomotor skills in low-organized gamesPEL.2.2.3

    3.  

      Knowledge and Strategies

      1. 4.

        Participate in loworganized games that utilize basic motor skillsPEL.2.2.4

    4.  

      Academic Integration

      1. 5.

        Use movement to improve cognitive responsesPEL.2.2.5

  • 3:

    Health-Related Fitness: Students shall understand how health-related fitness can improve individual health.

    1.  

      Cardiorespiratory Endurance

      1. 1.

        Understand that the heart produces a pulse when beatingPEL.3.2.1

      2. 2.

        Understand health benefits related to increased heart beat during activityPEL.3.2.2

      3. 3.

        Determine how increasing the intensity of the activity increases the heartbeatPEL.3.2.3

      4. 4.

        Participate in an age-appropriate activity, exercise, or game that encourages pacing to develop cardiorespiratory endurancePEL.3.2.4

      5. 5.

        Understand that body mass can be measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI)PEL.3.2.5

      6. 6.

        Understand the relationship between the amount of food ingested, energy expended, and fat storedPEL.3.2.6

    2.  

      Flexibility

      1. 7.

        Perform a proper stretch safely for a minimum of 10 to 20 secondsPEL.3.2.7

    3.  

      Muscular Strength and Endurance

      1. 8.

        Demonstrate how muscular strength plays a role in developing strong, healthy bones and musclesPEL.3.2.8

      2. 9.

        Demonstrate how muscular endurance plays a role in health-related fitnessPEL.3.2.9

    4.  

      Student Fitness Outcomes

      1. 10.

        Participate in a nationally recognized health-fitness assessment:<ul><li>cardiorespiratory endurance</li><li>body composition</li><li>muscular strength and endurance</li><li>flexibility</li></ul>PEL.3.2.10

  • 4:

    Lifetime Activities and Recreation: Students shall understand the importance of health benefits and enjoyment from participating in lifetime recreational activities.

    1.  

      Benefits of Lifetime Activities

      1. 1.

        Discuss how the activity of the day relates to a healthy life-stylePEL.4.2.1

    2.  

      Lifetime Sports and Recreation

      1. 2.

        Identify leisure activities that promote healthy livingPEL.4.2.2

      2. 3.

        Explain that skill leads to enjoyment of physical activityPEL.4.2.3

  • 5:

    Personal and Social Behavior: Students shall demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

    1.  

      Personal Behavior

      1. 1.

        Utilize acceptable behaviors while participating in physical activitiesPEL.5.2.1

      2. 2.

        Comply positively with rules and procedures of structured gamesPEL.5.2.2

    2.  

      Social Behavior

      1. 3.

        Cooperate with others to complete an assigned taskPEL.5.2.3

Health and Wellness

  • 6:

    Human Growth and Development Students shall understand characteristics relating to growth and development.

    1.  

      Body Systems

      1. 1.

        Identify the basic parts of the following systems:<ul><li>digestive</li><li>circulatory</li><li>respiratory</li><li>muscular</li><li>skeletal</li><li>nervous</li></ul>HW.6.2.1

    2.  

      Growth

      1. 2.

        Examine physical characteristics that are shared by self and familyHW.6.2.2

  • 7:

    Disease Prevention: Students shall understand components related to disease prevention and exhibit behaviors to promote health.

    1.  

      Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases

      1. 1.

        Define diseaseHW.7.2.1

      2. 2.

        Recognize the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseaseHW.7.2.2

      3. 3.

        List ways to prevent the spread of diseases:<ul><li>wash hands</li><li>immunization</li><li>not sharing personal items (combs, brushes, toothbrushes, food and beverage containers)</li></ul>HW.7.2.3

  • 8:

    Community Health and Promotion: Students shall demonstrate the ability to access valid health information, products, and services that promote consumer, community, and environmental health.

    1.  

      Health Information, Services, and Products

      1. 1.

        Describe community health services used by individuals and familiesHW.8.2.1

    2.  

      Environmental and Community Health

      1. 2.

        Identify sources of pollutionHW.8.2.2

    3.  

      Media and Technology

      1. 3.

        Define how media/advertising influences:<ul><li>thoughts</li><li>feelings</li><li>health behaviors</li></ul>HW.8.2.3

  • 9:

    Healthy Life Skills and Relationships: Students shall demonstrate the ability to use appropriate skills to enhance relationships and promote wellness.

    1.  

      Decision Making

      1. 1.

        Describe rules and consequences of choicesHW.9.2.1

      2. 2.

        Respond appropriately to compliments, criticism, teasing, and bullyingHW.9.2.2

    2.  

      Interpersonal Relationships

      1. 3.

        Differentiate between positive and negative factors that determine friendshipHW.9.2.3

      2. 4.

        Demonstrate methods of communication for specific situationsHW.9.2.4

  • 10:

    Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: Students shall comprehend substance use, abuse, and the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

    1.  

      Medicine

      1. 1.

        Understand appropriate uses of medicinesHW.10.2.1

      2. 2.

        Describe rules for taking medicine safelyHW.10.2.2

      3. 3.

        Understand why it is important for a reliable adult to dispense medicineHW.10.2.3

    2.  

      Tobacco

      1. 4.

        Identify products that contain tobaccoHW.10.2.4

      2. 5.

        Describe the effects of tobacco use on the body and environmentHW.10.2.5

    3.  

      Alcohol

      1. 6.

        Discuss products that contain alcoholHW.10.2.6

    4.  

      Other Drugs

      1. 7.

        Distinguish between legal and illegal drugsHW.10.2.7

      2. 8.

        Illustrate ways to avoid tobacco, drug, and alcohol useHW.10.2.8

  • 11:

    Personal Health and Safety: Students shall recognize and practice health-enhancing behaviors to reduce health risks.

    1.  

      Personal Health

      1. 1.

        Identify feelings and situations that trigger certain emotionsHW.11.2.1

      2. 2.

        Practice coping skillsHW.11.2.2

      3. 3.

        Discuss stress and identify stressful situationsHW.11.2.3

      4. 4.

        Describe good habits of personal grooming and cleanlinessHW.11.2.4

    2.  

      Oral Health

      1. 5.

        Recognize causes of unhealthy teeth:<ul><li>plaque</li><li>bacteria</li><li>sugary foods</li></ul>HW.11.2.5

      2. 6.

        Understand positive oral health habits:<ul><li>brushing with proper tooth brush</li><li>flossing</li><li>using fluoride toothpaste</li><li>having regular dental checkups</li><li>using dental sealant</li></ul>HW.11.2.6

      3. 7.

        Identify the structure of a toothHW.11.2.7

      4. 8.

        Recognize general procedures during dental checkupHW.11.2.8

    3.  

      Safety

      1. 9.

        Discuss safety procedures for lifetime activitiesHW.11.2.9

      2. 10.

        Demonstrate procedures for obtaining emergency assistance and informationHW.11.2.10

    4.  

      Violence

      1. 11.

        Describe physical, mental, and verbal abuseHW.11.2.11

      2. 12.

        Identify sources to report abuse, bullying, violence, and injuryHW.11.2.12

      3. 13.

        Identify various behaviors associated with abuse, bullying, violence, and injuryHW.11.2.13

  • 12:

    Nutrition: Students shall understand concepts related to nutrition and develop skills for making healthy food choices.

    1.  

      Healthy Eating Habits

      1. 1.

        Choose a healthy snack from each food groupHW.12.2.1

      2. 2.

        Identify factors that influence food choicesHW.12.2.2

    2.  

      Food and Nutrition

      1. 3.

        Identify the major nutrients:<ul><li>carbohydrates</li><li>protein</li><li>fats</li><li>vitamins</li><li>minerals</li><li>water</li></ul>HW.12.2.3

      2. 4.

        Recognize that foods and drinks have a Nutrition Facts LabelHW.12.2.4

      3. 5.

        Identify the serving sizes and number of daily servings needed from each food group, using nutritional guidesHW.12.2.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2011

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