Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade K)

1 ) Travel while changing direction, speed, and pathways to avoid contact with peers.

2 ) Use correct form while marching and walking.

3 ) Demonstrate the nonlocomotor skills of bending, stretching, twisting, turning, rocking, and swaying.

4 ) Demonstrate throwing and catching skills by throwing a ball overhand and underhand and catching a tossed ball before it bounces twice.

5 ) Demonstrate individual rope-jumping skills by jumping over a rope lying on the floor, jumping over a swinging rope, and jumping a single rope five consecutive times.

6 ) Move rhythmically to even and uneven beats in creative dance, aerobic exercises, movement songs, and simple dances.

7 ) Demonstrate body control skills by balancing on multiple body parts, rolling sideways without hesitation, and landing with control from a jump.

8 ) Combine fundamental movement skills and concepts in simple games.

9 ) Examples: personal space, general space, hop, jump, march, walk

10 ) Apply physical education class rules and procedures for starting and stopping, adhering to safety requirements, using equipment, and entering and exiting an activity.

11 ) Demonstrate willingness to play with a diverse range of students using sharing skills with equipment and working cooperatively with peers.

12 ) Demonstrate respect for classmates by playing without interfering with others and interacting appropriately with peers.

13 ) Describe benefits of regular participation in physical activities.

14 ) Describe the location and function of the heart and lungs.

15 ) Identify appropriate footwear and clothing for participation in physical activities.