Fifth Grade
Physical Education
Curriculum
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. (Physical Skills)
Throws a runner out at base.
Juggles three scarves.
Jumps a self-turned rope in a variety of different ways.
Develops balance skills.
Moves to and open space to receive a pass.
Passes to an open teammate.
Directs a shot to an undefended area.
Performs a jump rope routine.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. (Knowledge)
Moves away from a defensive player to receive a pass.
Uses offensive and defensive strategies for small sided games.
Identifies that full extension of the leg on impact provides for a longer lever producing greater force when kicking.
Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity. (Physical Activity)
Plays small sided, modified team sport games.
Plays “keep it up” with partner/s using a paddle or racquet.
Plays continuous tag games while manipulation equipment.
Understands that engaging in physical activities that increase the heart rate, strengthens the heart.
Understands that using the arms and shoulders in climbing activities, increases upper body strength.
Participates in continuous job/speed walking for 5-15 minutes.
Continuously jumps a self-turned rope from
Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of fitness.
Uses own fitness scores to assess areas for improvement.
Participates in President’s Challenge and analyzes results.
Analyzes strengths and weakness of personal fitness level based on fitness test results.
Participates in physical activity in the school setting.
Participates in the President’s Challenge fitness tests successfully.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. (Behavioral Skills)
Checks area around self before turning rope to jump safely.
Willingly accepts partner/team configurations assigned by teacher.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. (Intrinsic Value)
Recognize healthy fitness choices.
Expresses feelings positively verbally and non-verbally.
Students use positive, encouraging statements while completing a group goal-oriented task.