Grade 1
Motor Skills
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Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skipMS.1
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Hops, gallops, and slides using a mature pattern.MS.1.1
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Jog, runMS.2
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Travels showing differentiation between jogging and running.MS.2.1
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Jump & land for distance (horizontal)MS.3
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Jumps and lands with two feet with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.MS.3.1
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Jump & land for height (vertical)MS.4
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Jumps with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.MS.4.1
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DanceMS.5
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Combines beat awareness with locomotor and nonlocomotor movements.MS.5.1
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BalanceMS.6
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Maintains stillness on various bases of support (body parts) using different body shapes.MS.6.1
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Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)MS.7
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Transfers weight from hands and feet to hands only for momentary weight support.MS.7.1.a
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Performs a forward roll or shoulder roll in a tucked position (chin to chest).MS.7.1.b
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Combinations (optional)MS.8
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Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.8.1
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Underhand ThrowMS.9
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Throws underhand while facing target and using foot opposition.MS.9.1.a
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Rolls object underhand in a forward direction.MS.9.1.b
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Overhand ThrowMS.10
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Demonstrates difference between overhand and underhand arm motion (overhead release versus waist level release).MS.10.1
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CatchingMS.11
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Catches a self-tossed object.MS.11.1
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Passing & Receiving with implementsMS.12
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Developmentally appropriate at grade 3MS.12.1
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Dribbling with handsMS.13
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Dribbles continuously in self-space using finger pads and appropriate force.MS.13.1
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Dribbling with feetMS.14
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Dribbles (taps) a ball with inside of feet while walking.MS.14.1
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Kicking (force or distance)MS.15
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Approaches stationary ball with non-kicking foot beside the ball and making contact with shoelaces.MS.15.1
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Passing & Receiving with feetMS.16
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Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.16.1
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Striking with hand(s)MS.17
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Strikes an object with an open palm (forward, upward).MS.17.1
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Striking, short implementMS.18
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Strikes a lightweight object with a short-handled implement sending it upward.MS.18.1
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Striking, long implementMS.19
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Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.19.1
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Jumping RopeMS.20
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Completes a forward OR backward jump using a self-turned rope.MS.20.1.a
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Continuously jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.MS.20.1.b
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Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)
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Space Awareness (location)MKA.1
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Describes general and self-space.MKA.1.1.a
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Maintains self-space while traveling in general space.MKA.1.1.b
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Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directionsMKA.2
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Describes low, medium, and high levels.MKA.2.1.a
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Demonstrates low, medium, and high levels while in self-space and general space.MKA.2.1.b
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Effort: speed and forceMKA.3
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Describes different speeds and forces.MKA.3.1.a
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Demonstrates slow and fast speeds.MKA.3.1.b
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Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)MKA.4
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Describes relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).MKA.4.1.a
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Demonstrates a variety of relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).MKA.4.1.b
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Movement Principles (base of support, muscle tension, ready position)MKA.5
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Contrasts the stability of wide and narrow bases of support.MKA.5.1.a
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Differentiates wide and narrow bases of support.MKA.5.1.b
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Performance CuesMKA.6
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Identifies performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.MKA.6.1
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Simple StrategiesMKA.7
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Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MKA.7.1
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Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)
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Health-related FitnessFPA.1
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Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with play and physical activity.FPA.1.1
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Physical ActivityFPA.2
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Discusses the benefits of being active/playing.FPA.2.1
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Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)
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Personal ResponsibilityPSR.1
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Accepts personal responsibility by appropriately using equipment and space.PSR.1.1
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FeedbackPSR.2
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Responds appropriately to teacher feedback.PSR.2.1
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Working with othersPSR.3
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Works appropriately with others in a variety of class environments.PSR.3.1
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Procedures & RulesPSR.4
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Adheres to procedures and rules in the learning environment.PSR.4.1
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SafetyPSR.5
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Participates safely and uses equipment properly.PSR.5.1
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Values Physical Activity (VPA)
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AppreciationVPA.1
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Describes positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.VPA.1.1
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ChallengeVPA.2
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Exhibits a willingness to attempt new or challenging experiences.VPA.2.1
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 1
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2016
- Where can I read the official document?
- Tennessee Physical Education Standards K-5
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