Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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    Locomotor

    1. 1

      Explore a variety of locomotor movements, travelling in different directions.K.1.L1

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    Non-Locomotor

    1. 1

      Explore non-locomotor skills, using different body parts.K.1.NL1

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    Body Management

    1. 1

      Maintain momentary stillness on different bases of support and transfers weight from one foot to another.K.1.BM1

    2. 2

      Transfer weight from one foot to the otherK.1.BM2

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    Manipulative Skills

    1. 1

      Explore manipulative skills with a variety of objects using performance cues.K.1.MS1

Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to movement and performance.

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    Space

    1. 1

      Explore the difference between personal and general space.K.2.SP1

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    Pathways, Shapes and Levels

    1. 1

      Explore pathways, levels and relationships.K.2.PS1

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    Speed, Direction and Force

    1. 1

      Explore travel in general space with different speeds.K.2.SD1

Demonstrate knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

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    Physical Activity Knowledge

    1. 1

      Identify a variety of ways to be physically active at school and home.K.3.PA1

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    Physical Fitness Knowledge

    1. 1

      Identify the importance of daily activityK.3.PF1

    2. 2

      Recognize that moving increases heart and respiratory rate.K.3.PF2

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    Nutrition

    1. 1

      Recognize that food provides energy for physical activity.K.3.N1

Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that exhibits respect for self and others.

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    Social Interactions/Working with Others

    1. 1

      Share equipment and space with others in physical activity settings.K.4.SW1

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 1

      Recognize and follow the established rules, protocol and etiquette in physical education.K.4.RE1

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    Safety

    1. 1

      Follow teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment, independently and with othersK.4.SA1

Demonstrate value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.

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    Health

    1. 1

      Identify physical activity as a component of good health.K.5.H1

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    Challenge

    1. 1

      Acknowledge that some physical activities are challengingK.5.C1

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

    1. 1

      Explore enjoyable physical activities.K.5.SE1

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    Social Interaction

    1. 1

      Explore social interaction through physical activityK.5.SI1

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    Advocacy

    1. 1

      Recognize the importance of promoting physical activityK.5.A1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Kentucky Academic Standards: Physical Education