Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 3

Other Maryland Physical Education sets

Motor Skills and Movement PatternsS1.G3

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    Hopping, Galloping, Jogging, Running, Sprinting, Sliding, Skipping, and Leaping

    1. 1

      Leaps using a mature pattern.S1.G3.1

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    Jogging and Running for Distance

    1. 2

      Travels while showing differentiation between sprinting and running.S1.G3.2

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    Jumping and Landing - Horizontal & Vertical

    1. 3

      Jumps and lands in the horizontal and vertical planes using a mature pattern.S1.G3.3

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    Dance

    1. 4

      Performs developmentally appropriate dance steps and movement patterns.S1.G3.4

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    Combinations

    1. 5

      Performs a teacher-led sequence of locomotor skills, transitioning from one skill to another smoothly and without hesitation.S1.G3.5

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    Balance

    1. 6

      Balances on different bases of support, demonstrating muscular tension and extensions of free body parts.S1.G3.6

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    Weight Transfer

    1. 7

      Transfers weight from feet to hands for momentary weight supportS1.G3.7

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    Curling and Stretching; Twisting and Bending

    1. 8

      Moves into and out of gymnastics balances with curling, twisting, and stretching actions.S1.G3.8

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    Combinations with Levels, Shapes, Extensions, Pathways, Force, Time, & Flow

    1. 9

      Combines locomotor skills and movement concepts to create and perform a dance.S1.G3.9

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    Balance and Weight Transfers

    1. 10

      Combines balance and weight transfers with movement concepts to create and perform a dance.S1.G3.10

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    Rolling a Ball

    1. 11

      Rolls a ball to a partner or target, demonstrating most of the critical elements with reasonable accuracy.S1.G3.11

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    Underhand Throw

    1. 12

      Throws underhand to a partner or target with reasonable accuracy, demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G3.12

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    Overhand Throw 

    1. 13

      Throws overhand, demonstrating most of the critical elements, in non-dynamic environments (closed skills), for distance and/or force.S1.G3.13

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    Passing with Hands

    1. 14

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 4th grade.S1.G3.14

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    Catching

    1. 15

      Catches a gently tossed hand-size ball from a partner, demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G3.15

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    Dribbling with Hands

    1. 16

      Dribbles with the hand and travels in general space at slow to moderate jogging speed with control of the ball and body.S1.G3.16

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    Dribbling with Feet 

    1. 17

      Dribbles with the feet and travels in general space at slow to moderate jogging speed with control of the ball and body.S1.G3.17

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    Passing and Receiving with Feet

    1. 18

      Passes and receives a ball with the insides of the feet to a stationary partner, giving on reception before returning the pass.S1.G3.18

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    Dribbling in Combination

    1. 19

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 4th grade.S1.G3.19

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    Kicking

    1. 20

      Uses a continuous running approach and kicks a stationary ball for accuracy while demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G3.20

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    Underhand Volley

    1. 21

      Volleys an object with an underhand or sidearm striking pattern, sending it forward over a net, to the wall, or over a line to a partner, while demonstrating most of the critical elements.S1.G3.21

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    Overhead Volley

    1. 22

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 4th grade.S1.G3.22

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    Striking with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 23a

      Strikes an object with a short-handled implement while demonstrating most of the critical elements. S1.G3.23a

    2. 23b

      Strikes an object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall.S1.G3.23b

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    Catching with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 24

      Catches a gently tossed ball, demonstrating most of the critical elements while using a short-handled implement.S1.G3.24

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    Striking with a Long-Handled Implement 

    1. 25

      Strikes a ball with a long-handled implement off a tee or tossed by the teacher, sending it forward, while demonstrating some of the critical elements.S1.G3.25

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    Throwing with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 26

      Throws with a long-handled implement to a stationary target, demonstrating some of the critical elements.S1.G3.26

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    Catching with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 27

      Catches a self-toss or underhand thrown ball, using some of the critical elements, with a long-handled implement.S1.G3.27

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    Striking in Combination

    1. 28

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 4th grade.S1.G3.28

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    Jumping Rope

    1. 29

      Performs intermediate jump-rope skills for both long and short ropes in increasingly complex environments.S1.G3.29

Concepts and StrategiesS2.G3

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    Space

    1. 1

      Recognizes the concept of open spaces in a movement context. S2.G3.1

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    Pathways, Shapes, and Levels

    1. 2

      Recognizes locomotor skills specific to a wide variety of physical activities.S2.G3.2

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    Speed, Direction, and Force

    1. 3

      Combines movement concepts with skills as directed by the teacher.S2.G3.3

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    Strategies and Tactics

    1. 4

      Applies simple strategies and tactics in chasing activities and fleeing activities.S2.G3.4

Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and FitnessS3.G3

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    Physical Activity Knowledge

    1. 1a

      Charts participation in physical activities outside physical education class.S3.G3.1a

    2. 1b

      Identifies physical activity as a way to become healthier. S3.G3.1b

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    Physical Activity Engagement

    1. 2

      Engages actively in the activities of physical education class without teacher prompting. S3.G3.2

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    Fitness Knowledge

    1. 3a

      Describes the concept of fitness and provides examples of physical activity to enhance fitness.S3.G3.3a

    2. 3b

      Recognizes the importance of warm-up and cool-down relative to vigorous physical activity.S3.G3.3b

    3. 3c

      Calculates heart rate per minute.S3.G3.3c

    4. 3d

      Discusses and performs specific activities that show the FITT principle guidelines of type and intensity. S3.G3.3d

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    Assessment and Program Planning

    1. 4

      Demonstrates, with teacher direction, the health-related fitness components.S3.G3.4

RESPONSIBLE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIORS4.G3

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 1a

      Exhibits personal responsibility in teacher-directed activities.S4.G3.1a

    2. 1b

      Works independently for extended periods of time. S4.G3.1b

    3. 1c

      Describes how skills will develop over time with appropriate practice.S4.G3.1c

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    Corrective Feedback

    1. 2

      Interprets and applies feedback using verbal and visual cues to show improved performance in a variety of skills. S4.G3.2

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    Accepting Feedback

    1. 3

      Accepts and implements skill-specific corrective feedback from the teacher. S4.G3.3

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    Working with Others

    1. 4a

      Works cooperatively with others.S4.G3.4a

    2. 4b

      Praises others for their success in movement performance.S4.G3.4b

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 5

      Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers.S4.G3.5

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    Safety

    1. 6

      Works independently and safely in physical activity settings.S4.G3.6

Recognizes the Value of Physical ActivityS5.G3

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    Health

    1. 1

      Discusses the relationship between physical activity and good health.S5.G3.1

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      Discusses the challenges that come from learning a new physical activity. S5.G3.2

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment 

    1. 3

      Reflects on the reasons for enjoying selected physical activities.S5.G3.3

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    Social Interaction

    1. 4

      Describes the positive social interactions that come when engaged with others in physical activity. S5.G3.4

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