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K–12 Standards

Grade 3

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Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns/concepts needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

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    Begin to use locomotor and non-locomotor skills to perform rhythmic activities.

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    Demonstrate an intermediate form of manipulative skills.

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    Perform fundamental movement skills in a variety of settings.

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    Apply manipulative skills to accomplish the objective of the activity.

Demonstrate understanding of movement principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning, development and performance of physical activities.

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    Adapt body movements according to particular obstacles.

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    Understand how appropriate practice improves performance.

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    Improve performance by participating in new and difficult tasks.

Participates regularly in physical activity.

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    Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities.

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    Explain the importance of a physically active lifestyle.

Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

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    Maintain aerobic physical activity (i.e., continuous training, circuit training, etc.) for a specific time frame.

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    Identify the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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    Associate specific physical activities with the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, and aerobic fitness).

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respect s self and others in physical activity settings.

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    Apply rules, procedures, and safety principles to any type of physical activity.

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    Work with others to obtain the common goal of an activity.

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    Respect the limitations and abilities of themselves and others during physical activity.

Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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    Assist peers to achieve success in physical activity settings.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Mississippi Physical Education Framework

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