The physically literate individual demonstrates proficiency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

  • 5a.

    Demonstrates mature patterns of locomotor skills in dynamic small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics and dance.S1.E1.5a

  • 5b.

    Combines locomotor and manipulative skills in a variety of small-sided practice tasks/games environments.S1.E1.5b

  • 5c.

    Combines traveling with manipulative skills for execution to a target (e.g., scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).S1.E1.5c

  • 5.

    Uses appropriate pacing for a variety of running distances.S1.E2.5

  • 5.

    Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotors and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks/games environments.S1.E3.5

  • 5.

    Combines locomotor skills in cultural as well as creative dances (self and group) with correct rhythm and pattern.S1.E5.5

  • 5.

    Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in teacher- and/or student-designed small-sided practice tasks at various speeds.S1.E6.5

  • 5.

    Combines balance and transferring weight in a gymnastics sequence or dance with a partner.S1.E7.5

  • 5.

    Transfers weight in gymnastics and dance environments.S1.E8.5

  • 5.

    Performs curling, twisting and stretching actions with correct application in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks in game environments.S1.E10.5

  • 5.

    Combines locomotor skills and movement concepts (levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, flow) to create and perform a dance with a group.S1.E11.5

  • 5.

    Combines actions, balances and weight transfers to create a movement sequence with a partner on equipment or apparatus.S1.E12.5

  • 5a.

    Throws (underhand and overhand) using a mature pattern in non-dynamic environments, with different sizes and types of objects.S1.E13.5a

  • 5b.

    Throws (both underhand and overhand) to a large target with accuracy.S1.E13.5b

  • 5a.

    Throws with accuracy, both partners moving.S1.E15.5a

  • 5b.

    Throws with reasonable accuracy in dynamic, small-sided practice tasks.S1.E15.5b

  • 5a.

    Catches a batted ball above the head, at chest/waist level and along the ground using a mature pattern in a non-dynamic environment.S1.E16.5a

  • 5b.

    Catches with reasonable accuracy in one-on-one practice tasks.S1.E16.5b

  • 5c.

    Catches with consistent control with both partners moving in dynamic, small-sided practice tasks.S1.E16.5c

  • 5.

    Combines hand dribbling with other skills during moving.S1.E17.5

  • 5.

    Combines foot dribbling with other skills in one-on-one practice tasks.S1.E18.5

  • 5a.

    Passes with the feet, using a mature pattern, as both partners travel.S1.E19.5a

  • 5b.

    Receives a pass with the feet, using a mature pattern, as both partners travel.S1.E19.5b

  • 5.

    Dribbles with hands or feet with mature patterns in a variety of small-sided game forms.S1.E20.5

  • 5.

    Demonstrates mature patterns in kicking and punting in small-sided practice task environments.S1.E21.5

  • 5.

    Strikes/volleys a ball using a two-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward to a target.S1.E23.5

  • 5.

    Strikes an object consecutively, with a partner, using a short-handled implement, over a net or against a wall, in either a competitive or cooperative game environment.S1.E24.5

  • 5a.

    Strikes a pitched ball with a bat using a mature pattern.S1.E25.5a

  • 5b.

    Combines striking with a long implement (e.g., bat, hockey stick) with receiving and traveling skills in a small-sided game.S1.E25.5b

  • 5.

    Creates a jump-rope routine with a partner, using either a short or long rope.S1.E27.5

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to enhance movement and performance.

  • 5.

    Combines spatial concepts with locomotor and nonlocomotor movements for small groups (e.g., gymnastics, dance and game environments).S2.E1.5

  • 5.

    Combines movement concepts with skills in a variety of physical activities.S2.E2.5

  • 5a.

    Applies movement and effort concepts to strategy in game situations.S2.E3.5a

  • 5b.

    Applies effort concepts to strike an object with a long-handled implement.S2.E3.5b

  • 5c.

    Analyzes movement situations and applies effort concepts in small-sided practice task/game environments, rhythmic activity/dance and gymnastics.S2.E3.5c

  • 5.

    Applies relationship concepts to strategies/tactics in complex physical activities.S2.E4.5

  • 5.

    Applies technology or other resources which can be used to determine the FITT principle.S2.E6.5

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

  • 5.

    Charts and analyzes physical activity outside physical education class for fitness benefits of activities.S3.E1.5

  • 5.

    Actively engages in all the activities of physical education.S3.E2.5

  • 5.

    Differentiates between skill-related and health-related fitness.S3.E3.5

  • 5.

    Identifies the need for warm-up and cool-down relative to various physical activities.S3.E4.5

  • 5a.

    Analyzes results of fitness assessment (pre- and post-), comparing results to fitness components for good health.S3.E5.5a

  • 5b.

    Designs a fitness plan, with teacher assistance, to address ways to use physical activity to enhance fitness.S3.E5.5b

  • 5.

    Analyzes the impact of food choices relative to physical activity, youth sports and personal health.S3.E6.5

  • 5.

    Analyze the impact that stress has on the brain and the body.S3.E7.5

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self, others and environment.

  • 5.

    Engages in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior (e.g., peer to peer, student to teacher, student to referee).S4.E1.5

  • 5a.

    Participates with responsible personal behavior in a variety of physical activity contexts, environments and facilities.S4.E2.5a

  • 5b.

    Exhibits respect for self with developmentally appropriate behavior while engaging in physical activity.S4.E2.5b

  • 5.

    Gives corrective feedback respectfully to peers.S4.E3.5

  • 5a.

    Accepts, recognizes and actively involves others with both higher and lower skill abilities into physical activities and group projects.S4.E4.5a

  • 5b.

    Recognizes and understands individual uniqueness and diversity.S4.E4.5b

  • 5a.

    Critiques the etiquette involved in rules of various game activities.S4.E5.5a

  • 5b.

    Exhibits the fundamentals of good sportsmanship.S4.E5.5b

  • 5.

    Applies safety principles with age-appropriate physical activities.S4.E6.5

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, employment opportunities and social interaction.

  • 5.

    Compares the health benefits of participating in various physical activities.S5.E1.5

  • 5.

    Expresses (e.g., written essay, visual art, dance) the enjoyment and/or challenge of participating in a favorite physical activity.S5.E2.5

  • 5.

    Analyzes different physical activities for enjoyment and challenge, identifying reasons for a positive or negative response.S5.E3.5

  • 5.

    Describes the social benefits gained from participating in physical activity (e.g., recess, youth sport).S5.E4.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2014