Courses of Study : Physical Education (Grade 6)

Anchor Standard 1: Motor Skills and Movement Patterns: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
1.1
Locomotor
Dance and rhythms
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
6-1.1) Recognize and identify correct rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for various dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling
1.2
Manipulative
Throwing
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 11
Classroom Resources: 11
6-1.2) Throw using the proper form for distance or power appropriate to the practice task.

Examples: bocce, horseshoes, baseball, softball

APE accommodation suggestions: Provide a variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and inflation levels of objects to make throwing more successful; use ball launchers.
1.3
Manipulative
Catching
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 7
Classroom Resources: 7
6-1.3) Catch using the proper form from a variety of trajectories using various objects and tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Decrease distance ball is tossed, rolled or bounced; provide students the opportunity to catch an object using a bucket or a basket. Good objects to use for catching: stuffed animal, beach ball, scarf, deflated ball, foam ball, fleece ball, balloon (be aware of latex allergies).
1.4
Manipulative
Passing and receiving
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
6-1.4) Pass and receive in a stationary position, using hands and feet with proficiency.

Examples: passes in games of basketball, flag football, speedball, team handball, or soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.
1.5
Manipulative
Offensive skills
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 11
Classroom Resources: 11
6-1.5) Utilize a variety of offensive skills to create open space during practice tasks without defensive pressure.

Examples: pivots, fakes, give and go, jab steps, hitting to an open space

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

1.6
Manipulative
Dribbling and ball control
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-1.6) Dribble with dominant and non-dominant hand, foot, or implement while changing speed and/or direction in a variety of tasks.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a larger ball or slightly deflated ball.
1.7
Manipulative
Shooting on goal
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
6-1.7) Shoot on a goal with accuracy and power in a stationary environment as appropriate to the activity.

Examples: hockey (floor, field, ice), lacrosse, basketball, soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling
1.8
Manipulative
Defensive skills
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 9
Classroom Resources: 9
6-1.8) Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

Examples: weight on balls of feet, arms extended and eyes on midsection of the offensive player

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling
1.9
Manipulative
Serving
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-1.9) Perform a serve using correct technique with control for net and wall games.

Examples: volleyball, pickleball, racquetball, handball

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.
1.10
Manipulative
Striking
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
6-1.10) Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.
1.11
Manipulative
Volley
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-1.11) Forehand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

Examples: pickleball, tennis, badminton

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.
Anchor Standard 2: Movement and Performance: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.
2.1
Movement Concepts
Rules
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
6-2.1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

Examples: modified game play, formative and summative assessments

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.
2.2
Movement Concepts
Sporting behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-2.2) Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Examples: quiet during tennis rally, dealing with confrontational opponents

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.
2.3
Movement Concepts
Safety
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 1
Learning Activities: 1
6-2.3) Identify appropriate safety behaviors related to a variety of games and activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.
2.4
Movement Concepts
Creating space
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
6-2.4) Identify offensive and defensive tactics to create or reduce open space in a variety of activities.

Examples: running in various directions or paces, reducing the angle in the space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots
2.5
Movement Concepts
Transitions
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-2.5) Demonstrate a quick recovery when transitioning from offense to defense or defense to offense.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots
2.6
Movement Concepts
Offensive strategies
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 12
Classroom Resources: 12
6-2.6) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to score.

Examples: open spaces, spreading the field, passing to create space

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots
2.7
Movement Concepts
Defensive strategies
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-2.7) Identify the skills or strategies necessary to prevent the opponent from scoring.

Examples: pressure the ball, on and off ball defense

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots
2.8
Movement Concepts
Speed, direction, force
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-2.8) Vary application of movement concepts during physical activity.

Examples: force, time, space flow

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots
Anchor Standard 3: Physical Activity and Fitness: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
3.1
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical activity knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-3.1) Identify positive influences of and the barriers to participating in physical activity.

Examples: school, family and peers, community offerings, policy

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.2
Physical Activity and Fitness
In classroom setting
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 9
Classroom Resources: 9
6-3.2) Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.3
Physical Activity and Fitness
In non-school settings
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
6-3.3) Identify a variety of activities to perform outside of class.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.4
Physical Activity and Fitness
Incorporating technology
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-3.4) Identify available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.5
Physical Activity and Fitness
Fitness knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
6-3.5) Identify the components of health-related and skill-related fitness.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.6
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
6-3.6) Set and monitor an individual goal for health-related fitness based on current fitness level.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.7
Physical Activity and Fitness
Engagement in physical activity
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
6-3.7) Explain the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity and show correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Examples: dynamic and static stretching

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.8
Physical Activity and Fitness
Fitness knowledge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
6-3.8) Recall each component of the FITT formula (frequency, intensity, time, type) for physical fitness.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.9
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 7
Classroom Resources: 7
6-3.9) Define resting heart rate and describe its relationship to moderate and vigorous activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.10
Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
6-3.10) Identify and locate major muscles used in selected physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
3.11
Physical Activity and Fitness
Assessment and program planning
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues
Anchor Standard 4: Personal and Social Behavior: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
4.1
Personal and Social Behavior
Personal responsibility
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 8
Learning Activities: 1
Classroom Resources: 7
6-4.1) Display personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for facilities, and exhibiting safe behaviors.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.2
Personal and Social Behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-4.2) Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-evaluate positive behaviors.

Examples: positive self-talk, "I can" statements

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.3
Personal and Social Behavior
Accepting feedback
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-4.3) Develop personal responsibility by accepting feedback to improve performance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.4
Personal and Social Behavior
Working with others
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-4.4) Accept differences among classmates by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Example: physical development, maturation, varying skill levels

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.5
Personal and Social Behavior
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 11
Classroom Resources: 11
6-4.5) Cooperate with a small group of classmates during a variety of physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.6
Personal and Social Behavior
Rules and etiquette
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-4.6) Identify the rules and etiquette for a variety of physical activities, fitness exercises, and games.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
4.7
Personal and Social Behavior
Safety
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
6-4.7) Use equipment appropriately and safely, using teacher guidelines.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors
Anchor Standard 5: Values Physical Activity: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
5.1
Values Physical Activity
Health
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-5.1) Describe how being physically active leads to stress reduction, social interaction, and an overall healthy body.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling
5.2
Values Physical Activity
Challenge
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
6-5.2) Acknowledge individual challenges in order to handle them in a positive way.

Examples: extending effort, asking for help or feedback, modifying the tasks

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling
5.3
Values Physical Activity
Self-expression & enjoyment
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
6-5.3) Describe how moving proficiently in a physical activity setting creates enjoyment.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling
5.4
Values Physical Activity
Social interaction
Physical Education (2019)
Grade(s): 6
All Resources: 5
Classroom Resources: 5
6-5.4) Identify strategies for respecting self and others through activities and games.

Examples: following the rules, encouraging others, playing in the spirit of the game or activity

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling