Grade 3

Motor Skills

Component

Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)

Component

Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)

Component

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

Component

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

MS.1

Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skip

MS.2

Jog, run

MS.3

Jump & land for distance (horizontal)

MS.4

Jump & land for height (vertical)

MS.5

Dance

MS.6

Balance

MS.7

Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)

MS.8

Combinations (optional)

MS.9

Underhand Throw

MS.10

Overhand Throw

MS.11

Catching

MS.12

Passing & Receiving with implements

MS.13

Dribbling with hands

MS.14

Dribbling with feet

MS.15

Kicking (force or distance)

MS.16

Passing & Receiving with feet

MS.17

Striking with hand(s)

MS.18

Striking, short implement

MS.19

Striking, long implement

MS.20

Jumping Rope

MKA.1

Space Awareness (location)

MKA.2

Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directions

MKA.3

Effort: speed and force

MKA.4

Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)

MKA.5

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

MKA.6

Performance Cues

MKA.7

Simple Strategies

FPA.1

Health-related Fitness

FPA.2

Physical Activity

PSR.1

Personal Responsibility

PSR.2

Feedback

PSR.3

Working with others

PSR.4

Procedures & Rules

PSR.5

Safety

VPA.1

Appreciation

VPA.2

Challenge

MS.1.3

Standard

Combines at least two locomotor skills with smooth transition.

MS.2.3

Standard

Travels showing differentiation of speeds (e.g. Increase/decrease speed as moving).

MS.3.3.a

Standard

Leaps using a mature pattern.

MS.3.3.b

Standard

Jumps and lands using a mature pattern of one and two foot takeoffs and landings (e.g., 2-2, 1-2, 2-1; hopscotch, dance, gymnastics).

MS.4.3

Standard

Jumps using a mature pattern.

MS.5.3

Standard

Performs a simple teacher- and/or student-designed rhythmic activity.

MS.6.3.a

Standard

Maintains stillness on various bases of support demonstrating muscular tension and extensions of free body parts.

MS.6.3.b

Standard

Balances in an inverted position with stillness and supportive base.

MS.7.3.a

Standard

Transfers weight from feet to hands for momentary weight support.

MS.7.3.b

Standard

Rolls forward and sideways using tight muscles and proper body alignment.

MS.8.3

Standard

Performs a 3-part sequence of balance-weight transfer/roll-balance.

MS.9.3.a

Standard

Rolls a ball using a mature pattern.

MS.9.3.b

Standard

Throws underhand to a partner or target with appropriate force.

MS.10.3

Standard

Throws overhand for distance or force demonstrating side to target, arm back, and stepping with opposition.

MS.11.3

Standard

Catches overhand (at or above chest) using a mature pattern (from partner).

MS.12.3

Standard

Passing and receiving with a partner while stationary with appropriate force.

MS.13.3

Standard

Dribbles with preferred hand while jogging with control of the ball and body.

MS.14.3

Standard

Dribbles with feet while jogging, keeping control of the ball and body.

MS.15.3

Standard

Kicks a ball at intended levels with a running approach.

MS.16.3

Standard

Passes and receives a ball with the insides of the feet to a stationary partner, "giving" on reception.

MS.17.3

Standard

Strikes an object with underhand or sidearm pattern over a net/line, to the wall, or to a partner.

MS.18.3

Standard

Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using an underhand pattern with accuracy.

MS.19.3

Standard

Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., bat, hockey stick, golf club) sending it forward and using proper grip.

MS.20.3.a

Standard

Performs intermediate jump rope skills for both short and long ropes.

MS.20.3.b

Standard

Turns a long rope correctly.

MKA.1.3.a

Standard

Recognizes the concept of open space.

MKA.1.3.b

Standard

Applies the concept of open space while moving.

MKA.2.3.a

Standard

Recognizes clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.

MKA.2.3.b

Standard

Combines levels, directions, and pathways into simple travel, dance, and gymnastic sequences.

MKA.3.3.a

Standard

Recognizes the need for varied speeds and forces within movement.

MKA.3.3.b

Standard

Applies speeds or forces with throwing and kicking.

MKA.4.3.a

Standard

Differentiates relationships with people (mirror/matching, leading/following).

MKA.4.3.b

Standard

Demonstrates relationships with people (mirror/matching, leading/following).

MKA.5.3.a

Standard

Recognizes the need for ready position.

MKA.5.3.b

Standard

Applies concept of ready position to increase stability and prepare for movement.

MKA.6.3

Standard

Identifies errors of a skill.

MKA.7.3

Standard

Recognizes a variety of simple strategies in game-like activities.

FPA.1.3

Standard

Describes the physiological indicators that accompany moderate to vigorous physical activity.

FPA.2.3

Standard

Recognizes the benefits of physical activity that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

PSR.1.3

Standard

Works independently and stays on-task.

PSR.2.3

Standard

Implements specific teacher feedback.

PSR.3.3

Standard

Resolves conflict in socially acceptable ways.

PSR.4.3

Standard

Encourages others to follow procedures and rules to provide a productive learning environment.

PSR.5.3

Standard

Recognizes potential safety issues for self and others.

VPA.1.3

Standard

Reflects on reasons for participation in specific physical activities outside of physical education class.

VPA.2.3

Standard