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K–12 Standards

Grade K

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Motor Skills

  • 1.

    Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skipMS.1

    1. 0.

      Performs locomotor skills while maintaining balance.MS.1.0

  • 2.

    Jog, runMS.2

    1. 0.

      Jogs while maintaining balance.MS.2.0

  • 3.

    Jump & land for distance (horizontal)MS.3

    1. 0.

      Jumps and lands with two feet while maintaining balance.MS.3.0

  • 4.

    Jump & land for height (vertical)MS.4

    1. 0.

      Jumps and lands with two feet while maintaining balance.MS.4.0

  • 5.

    DanceMS.5

    1. 0.

      Demonstrates beat awareness by moving to varying rhythms.MS.5.0

  • 6.

    BalanceMS.6

    1. 0.

      Maintains momentary stillness on various bases of support (body parts).MS.6.0

  • 7.

    Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)MS.7

    1. a.

      Transfers weight from one body part to another.MS.7.0.a

    2. b.

      Rolls sideways in a narrow (log) or curled (egg) body shape.MS.7.0.b

  • 8.

    Combinations (optional)MS.8

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.8.0

  • 9.

    Underhand ThrowMS.9

    1. a.

      Tosses underhand to self. MS.9.0b Throws underhand in a forward direction.MS.9.0.a

  • 10.

    Overhand ThrowMS.10

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2.MS.10.0

  • 11.

    CatchingMS.11

    1. 0.

      Drops and catches a ball after one bounce.MS.11.0

  • 12.

    Passing & Receiving with implementsMS.12

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 3MS.12.0

  • 13.

    Dribbling with handsMS.13

    1. 0.

      Dribbles in self-space using one or two hands.MS.13.0

  • 14.

    Dribbling with feetMS.14

    1. 0.

      Dribbles (taps) a ball with feet sending ball forward.MS.14.0

  • 15.

    Kicking (force or distance)MS.15

    1. 0.

      Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position.MS.15.0

  • 16.

    Passing & Receiving with feetMS.16

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.16.0

  • 17.

    Striking with hand(s)MS.17

    1. 0.

      Strikes a lightweight object (eg. balloon, lightweight ball).MS.17.0

  • 18.

    Striking, short implementMS.18

    1. 0.

      Strikes a lightweight object (balloon) with a paddle.MS.18.0

  • 19.

    Striking, long implementMS.19

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MS.19.0

  • 20.

    Jumping RopeMS.20

    1. 0.

      Jumps (at least one time) a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.MS.20.0

Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)

  • 1.

    Space Awareness (location)MKA.1

    1. a.

      Identifies self-space.MKA.1.0.a

    2. b.

      Moves in self-space.MKA.1.0.b

  • 2.

    Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directionsMKA.2

    1. a.

      Identifies five directions of travel (forward, backward, sideways, up/down).MKA.2.0.a

    2. b.

      Travels in five directions (forward, backward, sideways, up/down).MKA.2.0.b

  • 3.

    Effort: speed and forceMKA.3

    1. a.

      Identifies fast and slow speeds.MKA.3.0.a

    2. b.

      Travels using fast and slow speeds.MKA.3.0.b

  • 4.

    Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)MKA.4

    1. a.

      Identifies narrow, wide, curled, and twisted body shapes.MKA.4.0.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrates narrow, wide, curled, and twisted body shapes.MKA.4.0.b

  • 5.

    Movement Principles (base of support, muscle tension, ready position)MKA.5

    1. a.

      Identifies bases of support (body parts).MKA.5.0.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrates bases of support on a variety of body parts.MKA.5.0.b

  • 6.

    Performance CuesMKA.6

    1. 0.

      Recalls performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.MKA.6.0

  • 7.

    Simple StrategiesMKA.7

    1. 0.

      Developmentally appropriate at grade 2MKA.7.0

Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)

  • 1.

    Health-related FitnessFPA.1

    1. 0.

      Recognizes that movement increases heart rate and breathing.FPA.1.0

  • 2.

    Physical ActivityFPA.2

    1. 0.

      Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class.FPA.2.0

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

  • 1.

    Personal ResponsibilityPSR.1

    1. 0.

      Follows directions with few prompts (e.g., safe behaviors, taking turns).PSR.1.0

  • 2.

    FeedbackPSR.2

    1. 0.

      Actively listens to teacher feedback.PSR.2.0

  • 3.

    Working with othersPSR.3

    1. 0.

      Shares equipment with others.PSR.3.0

  • 4.

    Procedures & RulesPSR.4

    1. 0.

      Recalls procedures and rules in the learning environment.PSR.4.0

  • 5.

    SafetyPSR.5

    1. 0.

      Participates safely and uses equipment properly with few reminders.PSR.5.0

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

  • 1.

    AppreciationVPA.1

    1. 0.

      Recognizes and participates in physical activity for enjoyment.VPA.1.0

  • 2.

    ChallengeVPA.2

    1. 0.

      Acknowledges some physical activities are challenging/difficult.VPA.2.0

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Physical Education Standards K-5

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