KG2 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.

Kindergarten Physical Education Standards

Standard 1

Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance.
Performs horizontal and vertical jumping and landing actions with balance.
Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance.
Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support.
Forms wide, narrow, curled and twisted body shapes.
Rolls sideways in a narrow body shape.
Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.
Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.
Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.
Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.
Dribbles a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact.
Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward.
Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature kicking pattern.
Volleys a lightweight object (balloon), send- ing it upward.
Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.
Executes a single jump with a self-turned rope.
Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Standard 2

Differentiates between movement in personal (self space) and general space.
Travels in three different pathways.
Travels in general space with different speeds.

Standard 3

Identifies active play opportunities outside physical education class.
Participates actively in physical education class.
Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster.
Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.

Standard 4

Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns).
Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.
Follows instruction and directions when prompted.
Shares equipment and space with others.
Recognizes the established protocol for class activities.
Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.

Standard 5

Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.
Acknowledges that some physical activities are challenging/difficult.
Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.

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.

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

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

Gymnastics

Demonstrate a variety of animal walks
Maintain balance while positioning the body in various positions
Transfer body weight correctly
Land and absorb body weight correctly
Work independently and cooperatively with a partner and in a small group
Apply physical education class rules adhering to safety requirements
Demonstrate responsibility and cooperative skills in physical activity settings by helping peers, assisting the teacher, and sharing space and equipment
Perform individual and partner stunts
develop coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and agility
Maintains stillness of head and trunk when in balance positions
Stretches and curls the body at levels in static and balance positions
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

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

Parachute

Work together as a class to complete activities
Demonstrate clear communication to one another
Demonstrate various locomotor movements (i.e., walking, running, jumping, skipping, galloping)
Demonstrate teamwork

Volleying/Balloon Striking

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

Scooters

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

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"

Under/Over Throw

Throw and catch using a variety of balls and objects
Throw for accuracy
Catch from different distance
Demonstrate how to effectively 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

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

Soccer Dribbling

Dribble a soccer ball with their dominate foot, non-dominate foot, and both feet, dribbling close to the body and with eyes up
Demonstrate trapping skills
Execute basic ball shielding
Demonstrate the feeling of joy and self accomplishment by participating in the individual skills and cooperative activity

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

Basketball/Dribbling

Accurately pass a ball to a partner using a bounce pass
Catch a bounce pass from a partner
Dribble a basketball with the fingertips maintaining basic control
Work independently without bothering others in a large group setting during class time throughout the unit
Work cooperatively with a partner or small group during class time throughout the unit
Demonstrate full participation and enjoyment in activities throughout the unit

Swimming

Perform buoyancy skills (front float, back float, starfish float)
Submerge face for a prescribed length of time with eyes open
Travel a short distance (with support) using arms and legs on back
Travel a short distance (with support) 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

Paddles, Scoops, Balloons

Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket

Jump Rope

Executes a single jump with a self-turned rope
Jumps a long rope with teacher assisted turning

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