First Grade

Physical Education Curriculum

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. (Physical Skills)

Refines walk, jog, run, skip, gallop, hop, and jump during teacher directed movement exploratory activities.

Play tag safely by changing directions, stopping, and starting when appropriate.

Tosses and catches a variety of objects with a partner.

Bounces and catches a ball to self.

Strikes an object with a variety of implements.

Kicks a stationary and rolled ball.

Travel through a simple obstacle course.

Moves through general space in a variety of ways avoiding people and objects.

Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. (Knowledge)

Recognizes curved, straight, and zigzag pathways.

Recognizes high, medium, low levels.

Knows various speeds.

Repeats cue words associated with movement skills (skip= step hop).

Knows that muscles in the legs help motor movements. (kicking, running)

Knows that muscles in the upper body (chest and arms) help motor skills (throwing, climbing).

Knows that bones are the “framework” of the body

Recognizes that heavier objects require more effort to move.

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity. (Physical Activity)

Jogs/speed walks continuously for 5-10 minutes.

Participates in low organized games.

Participates in activities that use various pieces of equipment.

Practices age-appropriate fitness test skills.

Practices arm support activities.

Participates in aerobic activities.

Participates in continuously moving simple games

Participates in rope jumping activities.

Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of fitness.

Explains why blood flows faster through the body when we work harder.

Explains why sweat occurs during exercise.

Run/Jog/Speed walks ¼ of a mile.

Participates in “never ending” tag games.

Knows that Jogging/Running helps to increase cardio respirtatory endurance.

Knows that eating from healthy food groups helps maintain good body coposition.

Knows that participating in specific exercises helps make muscles strong.

Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. (Behavioral Skills)

Plays fairly during simple games.

Verbalizes rules and procedures.

Moves safely during exploratory activities.

Uses general space safely while moving during exploratory activities.

Shares equipment during partner activities.

Uses equipment in designated space without interfering with others.

Follows teacher’s directions regarding appropriate equipment use during skill practice.

Jumps rope safely in general space.

Chooses an area with enough space to throw and catch with a partner.

Returns equipment to appropriate place on teacher’s signal.

Freezes body on teacher’s signal.

Stops play during simple games on a signal.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. (Intrinsic Value)

Involves other people in activities.

Pairs with other students on a frequent basis.

Offer a positive reinforcement towards other students.

Participates in extracurricular activities and shares with the class.

Encourages other in the class.

Participates with full effort in and out of class.

Uses verbal and nonverbal emotions to show outward feelings.

Ready to participate and engage at the beginning of class.

Demonstrates persistence in practicing skills.

Engages in a variety of activities with different partners.

Shows active involvement in everyday activities.