Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 2

Other Indiana Physical Education sets

The physically literate individual will demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.2.1

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    Locomotor Skills

    1. 1

      Locomotor (Hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping, walking, running)2.1.1

      1. A

        Performs mature patterns in locomotor skills (skip). 2.1.1.A

    2. 2

      Locomotor (Jumping and landing in a horizontal and vertical plane)2.1.2

      1. A

        Demonstrates four of the five critical elements for jumping and landing in horizontal and vertical planes using a variety of 1- and 2-foot take-offs and landings. 2.1.2.A

    3. 3

      Locomotor (Dance, Rhythm, Combinations)2.1.3

      1. A

        Performs a teacher and/or student designed rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms.2.1.3.A

    4. 4

      Non-Locomotor2.1.4

      1. A

        Performs a sequence of non locomotor skills, transitioning smoothly from one skill to another. 2.1.4.A

    5. 5

      Non-Locomotor (Balance)2.1.5

      1. A

        Balances on different bases of support, combining levels and shapes.2.1.5.A

    6. 6

      Non-Locomotor (Weight Transfer)2.1.6

      1. A

        Transfers weight from feet to different body parts/bases of support for balance and/or travel.2.1.6.A

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    Manipulative Skills

    1. 7

      Manipulative Skills (Throw)2.1.7

      1. A

        Throws underhand and overhand using a developing and mature pattern to an area or target. 2.1.7.A

    2. 8

      Manipulative Skills (Pass with Hands)2.1.8

      1. A

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade four. 2.1.8.A

    3. 9

      Manipulative Skills (Catch)2.1.9

      1. A

        Catches a self tossed or well-thrown large ball with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.2.1.9.A

    4. 10

      Manipulative Skills (Hand Dribble)2.1.10

      1. A

        Dribbles in personal and general space with preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern.2.1.10.A

    5. 11

      Manipulative Skills (Foot Pass/Kick)2.1.11

      1. A

        Demonstrates an emerging pattern while passing and kicking a moving ball with the inside of the foot (such as passing the ball to a teammate in a soccer lead up game).2.1.11.A

    6. 12

      Manipulative Skills (Foot Dribble)2.1.12

      1. A

        Dribbles with the feet in general space with control of the ball and body (such as dribbling a ball in a soccer lead-up game). 2.1.12.A

    7. 13

      Manipulative Skills (Foot Trap Receive)2.1.13

      1. A

        Performs emerging pattern while receiving with the non-preferred foot when stationary. 2.1.13.A

    8. 14

      Manipulative Skills (Strike/Volley, Hands and Arms) 2.1.14

      1. A

        Volleys and strikes an object upward with open palms, forearms and shorthanded hits. 2.1.14.A

    9. 15

      Manipulative Skills (Strike with Implement) 2.1.15

      1. A

        Strikes an object upward with a short handled implement, using consecutive hits.2.1.15.A

      2. B

        Strikes a ball off a tee or cone with a bat, using correct grip and body alignment.2.1.15.B

    10. 16

      Manipulative Skills (Jump Rope)2.1.16

      1. A

        Jumps a self-turned rope consecutively forward and backward with a mature pattern.2.1.16.A

      2. B

        Jumps with a long rope five times consecutively with student turners. 2.1.16.B

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. 2.2

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    Movement Concepts and Strategies 

    1. 1

      Space2.2.1

      1. A

        Combines locomotor skills in general space to a rhythm. 2.2.1.A

    2. 2

      Pathways, Shapes, Levels2.2.2

      1. A

        Combines shapes, levels and pathways into simple travel, dance and gymnastics sequences (such as demonstrating straight arms with a cartwheel; landing with soft knees/slight flex when jumping down from a height).2.2.2.A

    3. 3

      Speed, Direction, Force2.2.3

      1. A

        Varies time and force with gradual increases and decreases as an introduction to agility and speed.2.2.3.A

    4. 4

      Strategies and Tactics2.2.4

      1. A

        Developmentally appropriate/ emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.2.2.4.A

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. 2.3

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    Physical Activity

    1. 1

      Physical Activity Knowledge2.3.1

      1. A

        Describes large motor and/or manipulative physical activities for participation outside physical education class (such as before and after school, at home, at the park, with friends and family).2.3.1.A

    2. 2

      Engages in Physical Activity2.3.2

      1. A

        Actively engages in physical education class in response to instruction and practice. 2.3.2.A

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    Fitness

    1. 3

      Fitness Knowledge2.3.3

      1. A

        Recognizes the use of the body as resistance (such as holding the body in plank position, bear crawl, crab walk, etc.) for developing strength and endurance.2.3.3.A

      2. B

        Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness. 2.3.3.B

    2. 4

      Fitness Assessment & Wellness Planning2.3.4

      1. A

        Developmentally appropriate/ emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.2.3.4.A

    3. 5

      Body Systems2.3.5

      1. A

        Recognizes structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory system (such as lungs help with breathing). 2.3.5.A

    4. 6

      Nutrition2.3.6

      1. A

        Recognizes the “good health balance” of nutrition and physical activity. 2.3.6.A

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. 2.4

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    Responsible Personal and Social Behavior 

    1. 1

      Personal Responsibility2.4.1

      1. A

        Practices skills with minimal teacher prompting. 2.4.1.A

      2. B

        Accepts responsibility and consequences for following rules and protocols.2.4.1.B

    2. 2

      Accepting Feedback 2.4.2

      1. A

        Accepts specific corrective feedback from the teacher.2.4.2.A

    3. 3

      Working with Others2.4.3

      1. A

        Works with others in partner activities. 2.4.3.A

    4. 4

      Rules & Etiquette2.4.4

      1. A

        Accepts responsibility and consequences for following rules and protocols for class activities.2.4.4.A

    5. 5

      Safety2.4.5

      1. A

        Works independently and safely in physical education, including equipment use. 2.4.5.A

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self expression and/or social interaction.2.5

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    Valuing Health, Enjoyment, Challenge, Self Expression, and Social Interaction

    1. 1

      Health2.5.1

      1. A

        Recognizes the value of “good health balance”. 2.5.1.A

    2. 2

      Challenge2.5.2

      1. A

        Standard was combined with 2.5.3.A2.5.2.A

    3. 3

      Self-expression and Enjoyment2.5.3

      1. A

        Identifies and compares physical activities that provide self-expression, confidence, and challenge. 2.5.3.A

    4. 4

      Social Interaction2.5.4

      1. A

        Understands that physical activities can foster cooperation and connection to enhance relationships among a diverse group of peers. 2.5.4.A

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