Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Kindergarten

Other Maryland Physical Education sets

Motor Skills and Movement PatternsS1

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

    1. 1

      Performs locomotor skills with balance.S1.K.1

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    Jogging for Distance

    1. 2

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.S1.K.2

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    Jumping and Landing

    1. 3

      Performs horizontal and vertical jumping and landing actions with balance.S1.K.3

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    Dance

    1. 4

      Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance. S1.K.4

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    Balance

    1. 5a

      Maintains balance on different bases of support. S1.K.5a

    2. 5b

      Forms wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes.S1.K.5b

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    Weight Transfer

    1. 6

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 1st grade.S1.K.6

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    Weight Transfer - Rolling

    1. 7

      Demonstrates rolling sideways in a narrow body shape. S1.K.7

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    Curling, Stretching, Twisting, and Bending

    1. 8

      Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.S1.K.8

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    Combinations - Balance and Weight Transfers

    1. 9

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade. S1.K.9

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    Rolling a Ball

    1. 10

      Rolls a ball with the opposite foot forward.S1.K.10

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    Underhand Throw

    1. 11

      Demonstrates an underhand throw with the opposite foot forward. S1.K.11

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    Overhand Throw

    1. 12

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.S1.K.12

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    Catching

    1. 13a

      Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.S1.K.13a

    2. 13b

      Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower. S1.K.13b

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    Dribbling with Hands

    1. 14

      Dribbles a ball with 1 hand, attempting the second contact.S1.K.14

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    Dribbling with Feet

    1. 15

      Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward. S1.K.15

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    Kicking

    1. 16

      Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating some critical elements.S1.K.16

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    Underhand Volley

    1. 17

      Volleys a lightweight object, sending it upward.S1.K.17

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    Striking with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 18

      Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.S1.K.18

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    Catching with a Short-Handled Implement

    1. 19

      Drops a ball and catches it with a short-handled implement before the ball bounces twice in a nondynamic environment. S1.K.19

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    Striking with a Long-Handled Implement

    1. 20

      This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.S1.K.20

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    Jumping Rope

    1. 21a

      Executes a single jump with a self-turned rope.S1.K.21a

    2. 21b

      Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning. S1.K.21b

Concepts and StrategiesS2

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    Space

    1. 1a

      Identifies personal space.S2.PK.1a

    2. 1b

      Identifies general space.S2.PK.1b

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    Pathways, Shapes, & Levels

    1. 2a

      Travels forward and sideways while changing directions quickly in response to a signal.S2.PK.2a

    2. 2b

      Identifies three pathways (straight, curved, and zigzag).S2.PK.2b

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    Speed, Direction, & Force

    1. 3

      Demonstrates the relationship of over, under, through, behind, next to, right, left, up, down, forward, backward, and in front of by using the body and/or object.S2.PK.3

HEALTH-ENHANCING LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESSS3

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    Physical Activity Knowledge

    1. 1

      Identifies active play opportunities outside of physical education class.S3.GK.1

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    Physical Activity Engagement

    1. 2

      Participates in physical education class.S3.GK.2

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    Fitness Knowledge

    1. 3a

      Participates in activities that increase the heart rate.S3.GK.3a

    2. 3b

      Identifies the chest as a place on the body to feel their heartbeat with one hand. S3.GK.3b

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    Nutrition

    1. 4a

      Identifies foods that fuel your body.S3.GK.4a

    2. 4b

      Recognizes the relationship between nutrition and physical activity.S3.GK.4b

Responsible Personal and Social BehaviorS4

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    Personal Responsibility

    1. 1a

      Follows directions in a group setting.S4.PK.1a

    2. 1b

      Responds to signals when transitioning from one activity to another.S4.PK.1b

    3. 1c

      Recognizes that practice helps skill development. S4.PK.1c

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    Corrective Feedback

    1. 2

      Uses verbal and visual cues to improve skill performance. S4.PK.2

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    Accepting Feedback

    1. 3a

      Identifies the importance of corrective feedback on performance. S4.PK.3a

    2. 3b

      Responds to an adult when asked.S4.PK.3b

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    Working with Others

    1. 4

      Exhibits strategies for dealing with conflicts, such as sharing, taking turns, and compromising. S4.PK.4

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    Rules and Etiquette

    1. 5

      Shows awareness for the established protocol for classroom activities.S4.PK.5

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    Safety

    1. 6a

      Appropriately handles materials and equipment.S4.PK.6a

    2. 6b

      Follows basic safety rules with adult guidance and support.S4.PK.6b

Recognizes the Value of Physical ActivityS5

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    Health

    1. 1

      Recognizes that physical activity can be fun and enjoyable.S5.PK.1

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    Challenge

    1. 2

      Identifies some physical activities that can be challenging. S5.PK.2

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    Self-Expression and Enjoyment

    1. 3a

      Demonstrates enjoyment of playing with other children.S5.PK.3a

    2. 3b

      Shows satisfaction or seeks acknowledgment when completing a task or solving a problem.S5.PK.3b

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Kindergarten

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