Grade 4
Motor Skills
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Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skipMS.1
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Uses various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MS.1.4
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Jog, runMS.2
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Uses appropriate speed in chase, flee, and dodge activities.MS.2.4
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Jump & land for distance (horizontal)MS.3
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Combines jumping and landing with traveling (e.g., running and leaping).MS.3.4
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Jump & land for height (vertical)MS.4
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Combines traveling with jumping and landing.MS.4.4
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DanceMS.5
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Performs a cultural dance on beat with correct pattern.MS.5.4
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BalanceMS.6
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Balances with a partner demonstrating counterbalance, muscular tension, and extension of free body parts.MS.6.4
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Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)MS.7
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Uses transfers of weight or rolling as a transitional movement in a sequence.MS.7.4.a
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Performs a forward roll or shoulder roll using momentum to come to a standing position.MS.7.4.b
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Combinations (optional)MS.8
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Combines traveling, balance and weight transfers/rolls to create and perform an educational gymnastics sequence.MS.8.4
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Underhand ThrowMS.9
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Throws underhand to a partner or target with accuracy.MS.9.4
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Overhand ThrowMS.10
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Throws overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.MS.10.4
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CatchingMS.11
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Catches an object at various levels and locations around the body (from partner).MS.11.4
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Passing & Receiving with implementsMS.12
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Passing and receiving with a partner while stationary with accuracy.MS.12.4
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Dribbling with handsMS.13
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Dribbles with preferred hand using mature pattern while jogging.MS.13.4.a
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Dribbles while increasing and decreasing speeds.MS.13.4.b
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Dribbling with feetMS.14
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Dribbles with feet using mature pattern while jogging.MS.14.4.a
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Dribbles with feet while increasing and decreasing speeds.MS.14.4.b
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Kicking (force or distance)MS.15
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Kicks a ball with a running approach for accuracy.MS.15.4.a
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Kicks a moving ball with a running approach.MS.15.4.b
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Passing & Receiving with feetMS.16
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Passes and receives the ball with the insides/outsides of the feet to a moving partner.MS.16.4
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Striking with hand(s)MS.17
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Strikes an object in partner or small-sided practice tasks.MS.17.4.a
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Overhead volleys a ball with two hands, body positioned under the ball, and contact made with finger pads sending it upward.MS.17.4.b
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Striking, short implementMS.18
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Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using a forehand pattern with side to target and implement back in preparation.MS.18.4
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Striking, long implementMS.19
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Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., bat, hockey stick, golf club) with proper grip, body orientation, and swing plane.MS.19.4
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Jumping RopeMS.20
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Performs a simple jump rope routine with short or long rope.MS.20.4
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Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)
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Space Awareness (location)MKA.1
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Compares and contrasts open and closed spaces.MKA.1.4.a
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Applies the concept of open space to combination skills (e.g., traveling and dribbling).MKA.1.4.b
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Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directionsMKA.2
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Compares and contrasts use of pathways, levels, and directions.MKA.2.4.a
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Uses pathways, levels, and directions in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.2.4.b
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Effort: speed and forceMKA.3
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Compares and contrasts use of speeds and forces within movement.MKA.3.4.a
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Uses speeds and forces in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.3.4.b
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Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)MKA.4
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Compares and contrasts relationships in movement.MKA.4.4.a
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Uses relationships in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.4.4.b
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Movement Principles (base of support, muscle tension, ready position)MKA.5
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Explains how movement principles are used in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastic experiences.MKA.5.4.a
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Applies movement principles in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastics experiences.MKA.5.4.b
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Performance CuesMKA.6
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Explains how to correctly perform a skill.MKA.6.4
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Simple StrategiesMKA.7
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Designs and implements simple strategies in game-like activities.MKA.7.4
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Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)
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Health-related FitnessFPA.1
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Identifies the components of health-related fitness.FPA.1.4
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Physical ActivityFPA.2
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Analyzes opportunities in the community for physical activity.FPA.2.4
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Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)
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Personal ResponsibilityPSR.1
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Exhibits responsible behavior in group settings.PSR.1.4.a
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Reflects on personal behavior in group settings.PSR.1.4.b
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FeedbackPSR.2
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Listens respectfully to corrective feedback from teachers and peers.PSR.2.4
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Working with othersPSR.3
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Interacts positively with others regardless of personal differences.PSR.3.4
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Procedures & RulesPSR.4
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Adheres to specific rules to promote fair play in small-sided games.PSR.4.4
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SafetyPSR.5
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Applies safety principles in all physical activities.PSR.5.4
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Values Physical Activity (VPA)
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AppreciationVPA.1
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Ranks different physical activities based on personal preference.VPA.1.4
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ChallengeVPA.2
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Discusses the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.VPA.2.4
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 4
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2016
- Where can I read the official document?
- Tennessee Physical Education Standards K-5
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