Standards - Physical Education

Demonstrate volleying a ball with a two-hand overhead and underhand technique, in a dynamic environment.

Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

Strike an object to a target in partner and small group activities.

Create and perform a jump rope sequence combining a variety of skills with a partner, using either a short or long rope.

Understand and apply spatial awareness skills in a game setting.

Execute combined movement concepts of pathways, shapes, and levels with skills in various physical activity settings.

Execute combined concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in various physical activity settings.

Apply skills learned in earlier grades - simple strategies and tactics in chasing/ fleeing, offensive/ defensive strategies and tactics.

Compare and contrast fitness benefits of various physical activities.

Actively engage in all components of physical education to the best of his/her ability.

Identify each component of the FITT Principle (frequency, intensity, time, and type).

Exhibit safe and responsible behavior in a variety of physical activity contexts, environments, and facilities.

Appropriately respond to and implement specific informative feedback from the teacher and peers.

Actively involve others of all skill levels and abilities into physical activities and group projects.

Apply techniques for managing stress and conflict.

Explain and identify the health benefits of participating in various physical activities.

Create a visual product or written essay about the enjoyment and/or challenge of participating in a favorite physical activity.

Explain the difference between physical activities that are enjoyable and activities that are more challenging.

Lead or teach their favorite physical activity to their peers.

Recognize and identify correct rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for various dance forms.

Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the practice task.

Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using various objects and tasks.

Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

Perform a serve using correct technique with control for net and wall games.

Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Forehand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Identify appropriate safety behaviors related to a variety of games and activities.

Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Demonstrate a quick recovery when transitioning from offense to defense or defense to offense.