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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

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Development of Motor Skills/Movement Forms

  • 16

    Develop a beginning movement vocabulary for body and spatial awareness (e.g., general/self-space, zig-zag, curve, straight, diagonal).WE.1.16

  • 17

    Distinguish and perform locomotor movements of skip and leap.WE.1.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up, down, left, and right.WE.1.18

  • 19

    Balance an object on various body parts (e.g., ball on hand, bean bag on foot).WE.1.19

  • 20

    Bounce and catch a ball.WE.1.20

  • 21

    Combine locomotor skills with pathways (e.g., straight, zigzag, and curved). WE.1.21

  • 22

    Create expressive movement sequences to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.WE.1.22

  • 23

    Recognize basic movement concepts of personal and general space (e.g., directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up and down).WE.1.23

Physical Fitness

  • 24

    Recognize the body responses to physical activity (e.g., increased heart/breathing rate, muscle fatigue, exhaustion levels).WE.1.24

  • 25

    Explain the importance of proper rest and exercise.WE.1.25

  • 26

    Identify and explore large muscle groups.WE.1.26

Responsible, Personal and Social Behaviors

  • 27

    Describe and participate in appropriate physical activities during recess and outside of school. WE.1.27

  • 28

    Demonstrate appropriate interactions with others (e.g., partners, small groups, and large groups).  WE.1.28

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