Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Fourth Grade

Other North Carolina Physical Education sets

Motor Skills

  • 1

    Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. 4.MS.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate mature form of locomotor skills required in a variety of physical activity settings.PE.4.MS.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate mature form of a variety of manipulative skills (throwing, catching, dribbling, passing, volleying, striking, and kicking) in varied physical activity settings. PE.4.MS.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate combinations of locomotor and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activity settings. PE.4.MS.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate combinations of movement patterns and/or dance steps in an original sequence. PE.4.MS.1.4

Movement Concepts

  • 2

    Demonstrate understanding of concepts that apply to the learning and performance of movement.4.MC.2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate understanding of manipulative skill combinations in small-sided practice tasks. PE.4.MC.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of simple offensive and defensive strategies and tactics. PE.4.MC.2.2

    3. 3

      Use evaluative tools to improve skill performance of self and others. PE.4.MC.2.3

Health-Related Fitness

  • 3

    Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.4.HF.3

    1. 1

      Identify each of the five health-related fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition) and their associated exercises.PE.4.HF.3.1

    2. 2

      Identify personal opportunities for physical activity outside of physical education class. PE.4.HF.3.2

    3. 3

      Develop personal goals to improve two or more of the health-related fitness components. PE.4.HF.3.3

Personal/Social Responsibility

  • 4

    Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.4.PR.4

    1. 1

      Demonstrate personal and social responsibility in independent group situations. PE.4.PR.4.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of how positive social interactions help achieve common goals when engaged with others in a variety of physical activities.PE.4.PR.4.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate independent and safe practices when working with peers and equipment in various physical activities.PE.4.PR.4.3

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Grade 4

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