Students will demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

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    use mature form in basic gross locomotor patterns (walk, run, jump, hop, leap).K-1.S1.1

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    show awareness of movement in relation to body, space, time, and effort (tempo, kinesphere, directionality, relationship).K-1.S1.2

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    use initial form in fundamental manipulative skills (e.g., throw, catch, strike, dribble).K-1.S1.3

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    demonstrate initial form in fundamental combinations of movement skills (e.g., run and jump, strike and run).K-1.S1.4

Students will apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

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    recognize an initial movement vocabulary (e.g. heart rate) .K-1.S2.1

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    listen and respond appropriately to feedback in regard to movement skills.K-1.S2.2

Students will understand the implications of and the benefits derived from involvement in physical activity.

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    recognize the physical benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., reduce health risks, disease prevention).K-1.S3.1

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    use physical activity as a means of self-expression.K-1.S3.2

Students will apply physical activity-related skills and concepts to maintain a physically active lifestyle and a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

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    participate in activities promoting health-related fitness.K-1.S4.1

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    recognize components of health-related physical fitness assessment.K-1.S4.2

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    identify health-enhancing physical activities in which they participate.K-1.S4.3

Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

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    use self control with regard to personal and general space.K-1.S5.1

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    follow activity-specific laws, rules, procedures, and etiquette.K-1.S5.2

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    utilize safety principles in activity situations and settings.K-1.S5.3

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    work cooperatively and productively with a partner and/or a group to accomplish a set goal.K-1.S5.4

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    work independently and on task for developmentally appropriate periods of time.K-1.S5.5

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    understand and use appropriate interactions with peers while participating in group activities.K-1.S5.6

Students will understand that internal and external environments influence physical activity.

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    recognize characteristics of appropriate and safe areas within their neighborhood to participate in physical activity.K-1.S6.1

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    recognize physical activities that can be performed in a variety of settings.K-1.S6.2

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    realize there are youth organizations in the community that offer physical activity program (e.g. Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), town/city recreation departments, Police Athletic Leagues (PAL).).K-1.S6.3

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    know there are a variety of valid sources to find information about physical activity.K-1.S6.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1 and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2003
Where can I read the official document?
Rhode Island Physical Education Framework