Grade 1 Physical Education

The Physical Education program at ACS is guided by the SHAPE America standards. The standards define what students should know and be able to do as a result of a highly effective physical education program.

The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. To pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity, a physically literate individual*:

• Has learned the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities.

• Knows the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities.

• Participates regularly in physical activity.

• Is physically fit.

• Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.

https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/upload/Grade-Level-Outcomes-for-K-12-Physical-Education.pdf

The five standards around which the grade level outcomes are developed are:

Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Grade 1 Physical Education Standards

Standard 1

Hops, gallops, jogs and slides using a mature pattern.
Demonstrates 2 of the 5 critical elements for jumping and landing in a horizontal plane using two-foot takeoffs and landings.
Demonstrates 2 of the 5 critical elements for jumping and landing in a vertical plane.
Combines locomotor and nonlocomotor skills in a teacher designed dance.
Maintains stillness on different bases of support with different body shapes.
Transfers weight from one body to another in self-space in dance and gymnastics.
Rolls with either a narrow or curled body shape.
Demonstrates twisting, curling, bending and stretching actions.
Throws underhand, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.
Catches a soft object from a self-toss before it bounces.
Catches various sizes of balls self-tossed or tossed by a skilled thrower.
Dribbles continuously in self-space using the preferred hand.
Taps or dribbles a ball using the inside of the foot while walking in general space.
Approaches a stationary ball and kicks it forward, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.
Volleys an object with an open palm, sending it upward.
Strikes a ball with a short-handled implement, sending it upward.
Jumps forward or backward consecutively using a self-turned rope.
Jumps a long rope up to 5 times consecutively with teacher-assisted turning.

Standard 2

Moves in self space and general space in response to designated beats or rhythms.
Travels demonstrating low, middle and high levels.
Travels demonstrating a variety of relationships with objects (e.g., over, under, around, through).
Differentiates between fast and slow speeds.
Differentiates between strong and light force.

Standard 3

Discusses the benefits of being active and exercising and/ or playing.
Engages actively in physical education class.
Identifies the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise, play and physical activity.
Differentiates between healthy and unhealthy foods.

Standard 4

Accepts personal responsibility by using equipment and space appropriately.
Follows the rules and parameters of the learning environment.
Responds appropriately to general feedback from the teacher.
Works independently with others in a variety of class environments (e.g., small and large groups).
Exhibits the established protocols for class activities.
Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment without teacher reminders.

Standard 5

Identifies physical activity as a component of good health.
Recognizes that challenge in physical activities can lead to success.
Describes positive feelings that result from participating in physical activities.
Discuss personal reasons, (i.e., the “why”) for enjoying physical activities.

For the complete list of standards from Kindergarten through Grade 12, please click below:

Grade Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education

Physical Education Units and Skills

Rules and Procedures

Explain why it is important to follow all designated rules
Explain what a good listener looks like
Explain why it is important to work together as a class or alongside classmates during various P.E. games/activities
Explain the four Core Values and how they relate to P.E.

Gymnastics

Perform weight transfer/balance transitions - feet to hands
Perform movements - rolls, twist, bend
- forward roll
- backward roll
- pencil roll
- log roll
Create different body shapes
Hold body weight in various shapes/positions

Underhand Throw

Bring arm back - wind it back
Step with opposite foot of throwing hand
Release ball forward
Possess depth perception - close/far
Possess accuracy - big/small
Hit target

Throwing/Catching

Throw and catch using a variety of balls and objects
Demonstrate how to affectively toss to a target or person using the proper cues which were discussed during class
Catch a tossed object (i.e., ball, bean bag, etc...) from their partner using the appropriate skills which were discussed in class

Basketball With Jump Rope

Dribble in self-space with preferred hand demonstrating a mature pattern
Dribbles using the dominant hand while walking in general space
Jumps a self-turned rope consecutively forward and backward, with a mature pattern
Jumps a long rope 5 times consecutively with student turners

Underhand Volley (Balloons)

Effectively keep a ball or balloon above in the air using various body parts (i.e., hands, head, elbows, feet, etc...)

Striking (Paddles)

Strike a ball with a short-handled implement, sending it upward

Striking and Fielding

Toss various objects back and forth between partners or to a target successfully 50% of the time
Strike an implement off of a tee 50% of the time w/ a bat

Frisbee Skills

Throw frisbee with accuracy toward target
Toss to their partner using the backhand throw seven times in a row
Toss to their partner using the forehand three times in a row
Work together as a team during Ultimate Frisbee, which will allow them to use teamwork and various ways to catch and throw a Frisbee

Soccer Skills

Use various parts of their feet to pass to a partner (i.e., inside, outside, laces, toe, back)
Use various parts of the foot and body to trap a soccer ball as it is being passed to them
Demonstrate effective shooting skills with the inside part of their foot while participating in "Pin Knockdown" w/ another partner
Dribble their soccer ball under control when participating in an activity called "Dribbling Through the Forest"

Parachute

Work together as a class to complete activities which include "Popcorn", "Giant Mushroom", "Ostrich", and "Shark Attack"
Demonstrate clear communication to one another during "Shark Attack" by yelling "lifeguard, lifeguard" when a shark gets them
Demonstrate clear communication and listening skills by identifying who is in trouble and moving to them as quickly as possible to try and rescue them
Demonstrate using various locomotor movements (i.e., walking, running, jumping, skipping, galloping)
Demonstrate an ability to successfully toss gator skin balls of various sizes onto the parachute as it is moving in a differing environments (i.e., inside vs. outside)

Swimming

Perform buoyancy skills (front float, back float, starfish float, jellyfish float)
Submerge face for a prescribed length of time with eyes open
Travel a short distance (with or without support) using arms and legs on back
Travel a short distance (with support or without) using arms and legs on front
Safely enter and exit the pool in at least two different ways.
Safely enter the water wearing a life jacket and demonstrate proper floating technique
Demonstrate a simple reaching assist

Kicking

Approach a stationary ball and kicks it forward, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern

Scooters

Demonstrate safe traveling, space, speed, and use of leg muscles
Move on the scooter using their hands and feet
Move back and forth the width of the basketball court three times
Proper scooter movement form
Understand how to use a scooter properly
Apply the skills learned in this lesson to future activities
Treat the equipment with respect
Follow all safety rules

Bowling

Demonstrate the appropriate skill required for bowling: bending the knees, bringing the ball back , brushing the ball against the ground, and finally gently bowling the ball along the floor so that the ball does not bounce, but nice and flat

Rhythm and Dance

Carefully listen and demonstrate how to move while listening to various songs (i.e., chicken dance, hokey pokey)
Work cooperatively together while participating in the different dances
Stay in their own personal space while moving to the beats of music

Locomotor

Move in designated pathways (straight lines, curves, and zig-zags)
Start, stop and change direction while traveling from one place to another
Demonstrate different locomotor movements
Demonstrate age-appropriate transitions between movements
Demonstrate how to move safely through an environment

Games and Movement

Demonstrate an understanding of simple games
Demonstrate cooperative and teamwork skills by playing with classmates
Move in time to the beat of the music (slow, medium & fast)
Move in designated pathways (straight lines, curves, and zig-zags)
Demonstrate different locomotor movements
Demonstrate age-appropriate transitions between movements
Manipulate equipment through a variety of patterns and pathways

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