Grade K

Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Performs locomotor skills (hopping, gal-loping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

Performs jumping and landing actions with balance.

Not applicable.

Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support.

Forms wide, narrow, curled and twisted body shapes.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 1.

Rolls sideways in a narrow body shape.

Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.

Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.

Dribbles a ball with 1 hand, attempting the second contact.

Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature kicking pattern.

Volleys a light-weight object (balloon), sending it upward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

Strikes a light-weight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 2.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 4.

Executes a single jump with self-turned rope.

Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Differentiates between movement in personal (self-space) and general space.

Moves in personal space to a rhythm.

Travels in 3 different path-ways.

Travels in general space with different speeds.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class.

Participates actively in physical education class.

Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.

Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns).

Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.

Follows instruction and directions when prompted.

Shares equipment and space with others.

Recognizes the established protocol for class activities.

Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.

Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.

Acknowledges that some physical activities are challenging/difficult.

Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.

Discusses the enjoyment of playing with friends.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in Grade 3.