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K–12 Standards

Grade 5

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Movement Competence and Understanding5.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate mature form for all basic locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, and rhythmic skills.5.1.1

    1. a

      Throw and catch an object demonstrating both accuracy and force.5.1.1.a

    2. b

      Punt a ball dropped from the hands at a target.5.1.1.b

    3. c

      Dribble a ball (by hand or foot) while preventing another person from stealing the ball.5.1.1.c

    4. d

      Volley an object continuously with a partner.5.1.1.d

    5. e

      Strike an object consecutively in a competitive or cooperative game. 5.1.1.e

    6. f

      Demonstrate correct steps and patterns for dance. (e.g., square, folk, modern, contemporary).5.1.1.f

    7. g

      Perform a short or long rope jump routine with a partner or small group.5.1.1.g

    8. h

      Develop and refine a gymnastics or creative dance sequence, and demonstrate smooth transitions.5.1.1.h

  • 2

    Demonstrate understanding of how to combine and apply movement concepts and principles to learn and develop motor skills.5.1.2

    1. a

      Use basic understanding of the knowledge of strategies in activity settings such as moving to open space to receive a pass or intercepting an object.5.1.2.a

    2. b

      Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns, and provide and use feedback from a peer or instruction technology.5.1.2.b

    3. c

      Develop a cooperative movement game that uses locomotor skills, object manipulation, and an offensive strategy, and teach the game to another person.5.1.2.c

  • 3

    Understand why feedback can improve performance.5.1.3

    1. a

      Analyze and correct errors in throw, catch, hand dribble, foot dribble, striking a ball, and volley, and demonstrate control and accuracy.5.1.3.a

    2. b

      Analyze and correct errors in non-locomotor and locomotor movements.5.1.3.b

    3. c

      Analyze and use basic offensive and defensive strategies, and apply rules in modified games and activities.5.1.3.c

    4. d

      Analyze and demonstrate a variety of social, folk, square, modern, jazz, or creative dance.5.1.3.d

Physical and Personal Wellness5.2

  • 1

    Demonstrate understanding of skill-related components of fitness and how they affect physical performance.5.2.1

    1. a

      Identify and demonstrate exercises that are used to develop agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, or speed.5.2.1.a

    2. b

      Create a plan using the six skill-related components to improve performance in a chosen activity.5.2.1.b

    3. c

      Differentiate between health related components and skill related components.5.2.1.c

  • 2

    Set personal goals for improving health-related fitness.5.2.2

    1. a

      Explain how the five health-related fitness components (body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, and muscular strength) affect ability to participate normally in everyday activities.5.2.2.a

    2. b

      Compare results of fitness testing to personal health status and ability to perform various activities.5.2.2.b

    3. c

      Develop short term and long-term fitness goals.5.2.2.c

    4. d

      Compare individual physical fitness goals with research-based standards for good health.5.2.2.d

    5. e

      Identify activities that will help to improve cardio-respiratory, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. 5.2.2.e

    6. f

      Accurately take a pulse at rest and during exercise. 5.2.2.f

    7. g

      Identify the components of the FITT principle (frequency, intensity, time, type).5.2.2.g

Social Emotional Wellness 5.3

  • 1

    Identify personal activity interests and abilities and take responsibility for individual and team performance.5.3.1

    1. a

      Accept responsibility for one’s own performance without blaming others. 5.3.1.a

    2. b

      Respond to winning and losing in socially appropriate ways.5.3.1.b

    3. c

      Develop confidence in self and others in a physical activity setting.5.3.1.c

    4. d

      Try new activities and connect hard work and practice to success.5.3.1.d

  • 2

    Work cooperatively and productively in a group.5.3.2

    1. a

      Establish and accomplish goals in both cooperative and competitive activities.5.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify and define the role of each participant in a group physical activity.5.3.2.b

    3. c

      Analyze possible solutions to a problem in a group physical activity, and come to a consensus on the best solution.5.3.2.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicts with peers.5.3.2.d

Prevention and Risk Management 5.4

  • 1

     Implement safety procedures in the utilization of space and equipment.5.4.1

    1. a

      Identify and participate in safe warm-up and cool-down activities.5.4.1.a

    2. b

      Review components of safe participation and what constitutes a safe environment.5.4.1.b

    3. c

      Follow the rules of activities to maintain safe playing conditions.5.4.1.c

    4. d

      Describe safe and unsafe practices for a variety of physical activities.5.4.1.d

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Physical Education - 2020 Colorado Academic Standards

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