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K–12 Standards

Grade 3

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Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.S1

  •  

    Locomotor

    1. 1

      Hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping:S1.1

      1. 3

        Leaps using a mature pattern.S1.1.3

    2. 2

      Jogging, running:S1.2

      1. 3

        Travels showing differentiation between sprinting and running.S1.2.3

    3. 3

      Jumping and landing, horizontal:S1.3

      1. 3

        Jumps and lands in the horizontal plane using a mature pattern.S1.3.3

    4. 4

      Jumping and Landing, vertical:S1.4

      1. 3

        Jumps and lands in the vertical plane using a mature pattern. S1.4.3

    5. 5

      Dance:S1.5

      1. 3

        Performs teacher-selected and developmentally appropriate dance steps and movement patterns.S1.5.3

    6. 6

      Combinations: S1.6

      1. 3

        Performs a sequence of locomotor skills, transitioning from one skill to another smoothly and without hesitation.S1.6.3

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    Nonlocomotor (stability)

    1. 7

      Balance: S1.7

      1. 3

        Balances on different bases of support, demonstrating muscular tension and extensions of free body parts.S1.7.3

    2. 8

      Weight Transfer: S1.8

      1. 3

        Transfers weight from feet to hands for momentary weight support.S1.8.3

    3. 9

      Weight Transfer, rolling: S1.9

      1. 3

        Applies skill.S1.9.3

    4. 10

      Curling and stretching; twisting and bending:S1.10

      1. 3

        Moves into and out of gymnastics balances with curling, twisting, and stretching actions.S1.10.3

    5. 11

      Combinations:S1.11

      1. 3

        Combines locomotors skills and movement concepts (levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, flow) to create and perform a dance.S1.11.3

    6. 12

       Balance and weight transfers:S1.12

      1. 3

        Combines balance and weight transfers with movement concepts to create and perform a dance.S1.12.3

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    Manipulative

    1. 13

      Throwing underhand:S1.13

      1. 3

        Throws underhand to a partner or target with reasonable accuracy. S1.13.3

    2. 14

      Throwing overhand:S1.14

      1. 3

        Throws overhand, demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern, in nondynamic environments (closed skills), for distance and/or force.S1.14.3

    3. 15

       Passing with hands:S1.15

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade 4. 

    4. 16

      Catching: S1.16

      1. 3

        Catches a gently tossed hand-size ball from a partner, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.S1.16.3

    5. 17

       Dribbling/ball control with hands:S1.17

      1. 3

        Dribbles and travels in general space at slow to moderate jogging speed with control of ball and body.S1.17.3

    6. 18

       Dribbling/ball control with feet:S1.18

      1. 3

        Dribbles with the feet in general space at slow to moderate jogging speed with control of the ball and body.S1.18.3

    7. 19

      Passing and receiving with feet: S1.19

      1. 3

        Passes and receives the ball with the insides of the feet to a stationary partner, “giving” on reception before returning the pass.S1.19.3

    8. 20

      Dribbling in Combination:S1.20

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    9. 21

       Kicking: S1.21

      1. 3a

        Uses a continuous running approach and intentionally performs a kick along the ground and a kick in the air, demonstrating 4 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern for each.S1.21.3a

      2. 3b

        Uses a continuous running approach and kicks a stationary ball for accuracy.S1.21.3b

    10. 22

      Volleying underhand:S1.22

      1. 3

        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 4 of the 5 elements of a mature pattern.S1.22.3

    11. 23

      Volleying overhead: S1.23

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    12. 24

       Striking, short implement:S1.24

      1. 3a

        Strikes an object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall.S1.24.3a

      2. 3b

        Strikes an object with a short-handled implement while demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern. S1.24.3b

    13. 25

      Striking, long implement:S1.25

      1. 3

        Strikes a ball with a long-handled implement (e.g. hockey stick, bat, golf club), sending it forward, while using proper grip for the implement. Note: Use batting tee or ball tossed by teacher for batting.S1.25.3

    14. 26

       In combination with locomotor:S1.26

      1.  

        Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

    15. 27

      Jumping rope:S1.27

      1. 3

        Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g. a variety of tricks, running in and out of long rope) for both long and short ropes.S1.27.3

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    AQUATICS

    1. 28

      S1.28

      1. 3

        Demonstrate selected elements of the basic aquatic skills of front float, back float, and recovery in isolated settings.S1.28.3

    2. 29

      S1.29

      1. 3

        Demonstrate selected elements of safe water entry and exit in isolated settings.S1.29.3

    3. 30

      S1.30

      1. 3

        Demonstrate locomotion using a combination of arms and alternating kicking motion with face in the water in isolated settings. S1.30.3

    4. 31

      S1.31

      1. 3

        Demonstrate locomotion, in a supine position, using alternative propulsive arm action with hand moving downward and alternating kick in the water in isolated settings.S1.31.3

    5. 32

      S1.32

      1. 3

        Demonstrate putting on a life jacket in isolated settings.S1.32.3

    6. 33

      S1.33

      1. 3

        Demonstrate moving in the water while wearing a life jacket.S1.33.3

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. S2

  • Standard 2

    Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. S2

Space:S2.1

  • 3

    Recognizes the concept of open spaces in a movement context.S2.1.3

Pathways, shapes, levels:S2.2

  • 3

    Recognizes locomotor skills specific to a wide variety of physical activities.S2.2.3

Speed, direction, force:S2.3

  • 3

    Combines movement concepts (directions, levels, force, time) with skills as directed by the teacherS2.3.3

Alignment and muscular tension:S2.4

  • 3a

    Employs the concept of alignment in gymnastics and dance.S2.4.3a

  • 3b

    Employs the concept of muscular tension with balance in gymnastics and dance.S2.4.3b

Strategies and tactics:S2.5

  • 3a

    Applies simple strategies and tactics in chasing activities.S2.5.3a

  • 3b

    Applies simple strategies in fleeing activities. S2.5.3b

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.S3

  • Standard 3

    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.S3

Physical activity knowledge:S3.1

  • 3

    Charts participation in physical activities outside physical education class.S3.1.3

Engages in Physical Activity:S3.2

  • 3

    Engages in the activities of physical education class without teacher prompting. S3.2.3

Fitness Knowledge:S3.3

  • 3

    Describes the concept of fitness and provides examples of physical activity to enhance fitness.S3.3.3

Fitness Knowledge:S3.4

  • 3

    Recognizes the importance of warm-up and cool-down relative to vigorous physical activity.S3.4.3

Assessment and Program Planning:S3.5

  • 3

    Demonstrates, with teacher direction, the health-related fitness components.S3.5.3

 Nutrition:S3.6

  • 3

    Identifies foods that are beneficial for before and after physical activity.S3.6.3

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.S4

  • Standard 4

    Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.S4

Personal responsibility: S4.1

  • 3

    Exhibits personal responsibility in teacherdirected activities.S4.1.3

Personal responsibility:S4.2

  • 3

    Works independently for extended periods of time.S4.2.3

Accepting feedback:S4.3

  • 3

    Accepts and implements specific corrective feedback from the teacher.S4.3.3

Working with others: S4.4

  • 3a

    Works cooperatively with others.S4.4.3a

  • 3b

    Praises others for their success in movement performance.S4.4.3b

Rules and Etiquette: S4.5

  • 3

    Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers.S4.5.3

Safety:S4.6

  • 3

    Works independently and safely in physical activity settings.S4.6.3

Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.S5

  • Standard 5

    Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.S5

Health:S5.1

  • 3

    Discusses the relationship between physical activity and good health. S5.1.3

Challenge: S5.2

  • 3

    Discusses the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity. S5.2.3

Self-expression and enjoyment:S5.3

  • 3

    Reflects on the reasons for enjoying selected physical activities. S5.3.3

Social interaction: S5.4

  • 3

    Describes the positive social interactions that come when engaged with others in physical activity.S5.4.3

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Grade 3
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K-12 Physical Education Standards

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