Movement: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency and applies knowledge of a variety of movement skills, movement patterns, concepts, principles, and strategies/tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

  • 1.

    Students combine locomotor and body control skills into movement patterns.PE 5.1.1

  • 2.

    Students demonstrate a combination of body control skills.PE 5.1.2

  • 3.

    Students apply fundamental manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.PE 5.1.3

  • 4.

    Students demonstrate and apply basic tactics and principles of movement.PE 5.1.4

  • 5.

    Students explain critical elements of locomotor skills.PE 5.1.5

  • 6.

    Students explain critical elements of body control skills.PE 5.1.6

  • 7.

    Students explain critical elements of fundamental manipulative skills.PE 5.1.7

  • 8.

    Students explain basic tactics and principles of movement.PE 5.1.8

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

  • 1.

    Students assess current levels of personal health-related fitness.PE 5.2.1

  • 2.

    Students define the health benefits of physical activity.PE 5.2.2

  • 3.

    Students explain the principles, components, and practices of health-related fitness.PE 5.2.3

  • 4.

    Students engage in a variety of physical activities that will enhance health-related fitness (inside and/or outside of school).PE 5.2.4

  • 5.

    Students recognize valid characteristics of fitness-related products technology and resources.PE 5.2.5

Personal and Social Behavior: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others and recognizes the value of physical activity for challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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    Students understand the purpose of and apply appropriate rules, procedures, and safe practices in physical activity setting.PE 5.3.1

  • 2.

    Students interact and communicate positively with others.PE 5.3.2

  • 3.

    Students participate in and explain physical activities that promote self-challenge and enjoyment.PE 5.3.3

  • 4.

    Students participate in physical activities that promote self-expression and social and group interaction.PE 5.3.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Wyoming Physical Education Content Standards

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