Physical Education
The physical education course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to make responsible physical activity choices throughout their entire life. All six standards become progressively more complex as students move from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Physical Education State Standards
Motor skill development
Motor skill developmentfocuses on demonstrating motor skills needed to perform physical activity.
Anatomical basis of movement
Anatomical basis of movementfocuses on developing basic anatomy, physiology, and musculoskeletal knowledge and vocabulary.
Fitness planning
Fitness planninginvolves teaching students how to use the five components of fitness to develop personal fitness goals. 4 th -5 th grade students will participate in fitness testing, write SMART goals, and track data to help reach their goal throughout the year.
Social development
Social developmentincludes social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts such as safety, etiquette, cooperation, ethics, sportsmanship, accepting differences, and engaging in positive social interaction.
Energy balance
Energy balanceteaches students basic nutrition concepts such as macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and eating a balanced diet.
Effort
Effortevaluates how hard the students work towards improving their skills.
