Physical Education Grade K

SAMPLE CORECONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTEDACTIVITIES	NATIONAL PE STANDARDS
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Motor Skills
Demonstrate clear contrasts between slow and fast movement while traveling.	• Tag games • Animal walks	√	√
Kick a stationary ball using a smooth continuous running step.	• Tumbling • Bean bag skills	√	√
Maintain momentary stillness bearing weight on a variety of body parts.	• Racquets/paddles and balloons	√	√
Change direction quickly in response to a signal.	• Beach balls/nerf balls/playground balls	√	√
Roll sideways without hesitating or stopping.		√	√
Travel in forward and sideways directions using a variety of locomotor skills (e.g., skip, hop, jump, gallop, leap, slide, run, walk).	• Hula hoops	√	√
Walk and run using mature form.		√	√
Application
Identify different movement patterns and body parts (e.g., over/under, behind, alongside, and through).	• Simon Says • Follow the Leader	√	√
Identify and use a variety of relationships with objects, such as dribbling, jumping rope (e.g., over/under, behind, alongside, through).	• Various tag games	√	√
Identify and begin to utilize the technique employed (leg flexion) to soften the landing in jumping.		√	√

Physical Education - Grade: Kindergarten

SAMPLE CORECONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTEDACTIVITIES	NATIONAL PE STANDARDS
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Active Living
Participate regularly in vigorous physical activity.	• Obstacle course			√	√	√	√
Recognize that physical activity is good for personal well being.	• Relays			√	√	√	√
Identify feelings that result from participation in physical activities.	• Tumbling (log roll, egg roll)			√	√	√	√
Physical Fitness
Sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.	• Heart beat check before, during, and after physical activity			√	√		√
Be aware of heart beating fast during physical activity.					√		√
Personal and Social Skills
Know the rules for participating in physical education class.	• Parachute activities					√	√
Work in a group setting without interfering with others.	• Games such as tag, red light/green light, following the rules that apply					√	√
Respond to teacher signals.						√
Respond appropriately to rule reminder.						√	√
Follow directions given to the class for an all-class activity.						√	√
Handle equipment safely by putting it away when not in use.						√
Take turns using a piece of equipment.						√	√
Transfer “rules of the gym” to other areas of the school.						√	√
Value of Exercise
Enjoy participation alone and with others.	• Parachute activities					√	√
Choose playmates without regard to personal differences (e.g., race, gender, disability).	• Games that rotate partners frequently • Relay activities					√	√