K-2 Grade Band - 6 Standards and 12 Benchmarks
Standard 1
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.
Kindergarten
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Use locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings.
2. Use non-locomotor skills (e.g., bend, twist, turn, sway, stretch) in exploratory and controlled settings.
3. Balance using a variety of body parts (e.g., 1/2/3/4 point balances) and body shapes (e.g., wide, narrow, twisted).
4. Transfer weight by rocking and rolling.
5. Move in time with a changing beat (e.g., music, drum, clap, stomp).
Grade One
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Demonstrate the ability to perform locomotor skills (e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, skip, hop, jump, leap) while changing pathway, direction and/or speed.
2. Use non-locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings and in response to verbal and non-verbal (e.g., mirroring or matching a partner) stimuli.
3. Balance in a variety of ways using equipment (e.g., balance ball or board) and/or apparatus (e.g., beam or box).
4. Perform a variety of different rocking (e.g., forward/backward, side/side) and rolling skills (e.g., log, egg, parachute, circle, shoulder).
5. Move to a rhythmic beat or pattern.
Grade Two
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Perform combinations of locomotor, weight transfer and balance skills.
2. Perform locomotor skills using critical elements correctly.
3. Combine non-locomotor and locomotor skills in a movement pattern.
4. Move on, over, under and around equipment/apparatus with purpose, control and balance.
5. Perform combinations of rolling and balance skills.
6. Perform rhythmic dance steps and sequences.
Grades K-2
Standard 1
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate developing control of fundamental manipulative skills.
Kindergarten
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw objects in a variety of ways in self and general space.
2. Catch a bounced ball.
3. Strike a light-weight object such as a balloon using different body parts while keeping it in the air.
4. Kick a stationary ball.
5. Dribble objects in a variety of ways in self and general space.
6. Roll a ball underhand.
Grade One
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw using variations in time/force.
2. Catch a self-tossed object with hands or an implement.
3. Strike a ball using different body parts.
4. Kick a ball while running without hesitation or stopping prior to the kick.
5. Dribble an object with hands and feet throughout self and general space.
6. Roll the ball to a specified target.
Grade Two
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw a variety of objects demonstrating a side orientation.
2. Catch objects coming from different directions, heights, speed, etc.
3. Strike a variety of objects with the hand or an implement attempting to control force/direction.
4. Kick a rolled or moving ball.
5. Dribble a ball with hands and feet using variations in time/force.
6. Roll the ball or object to a moving target.
Grades K-2
Standard 2
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts related to body, space, effort and relationships.
Kindergarten
Movement Concepts
1. Establish a movement vocabulary through exploration of body, space, effort and relationships.
2. Distinguish between different degrees of effort (e.g., strong, weak, fast, slow, bound, free).
3. Use different body parts to strike a lightweight object (such as a balloon) and keep it in the air.
Grade One
Movement Concepts
1. Demonstrate knowledge of movement vocabulary related to space (e.g., self, general, directions, levels and pathways).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships (lead, follow, over, under) in a variety of physical activities.
3. Identify personal effort that varies the quality of movement (e.g., speed up, slow down).
Grade Two
Movement Concepts
1. Use movement vocabulary to describe a pattern (e.g., levels: high, medium, low).
2. Apply movement concepts to modify performance (e.g., use more body parts, keep the object closer).
3. Apply different degrees of effort to accomplish a task (e.g., adjust speed).
Grades K-2
Standard 2
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate knowledge of critical elements of fundamental motor skills.
Kindergarten
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among locomotor skills.
2. Differentiate among non-locomotor skills.
Grade One
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among manipulative skills.
2. Repeat “cue words” for fundamental motor skills and apply them to improve performance.
Grade Two
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among manipulative skills.
2. Identify critical elements which lead to successful performance of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills.
Grades K-2
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Kindergarten
Participate
1. Identify interests connected with participation in physical activity.
2. Identify opportunities for increased physical activity outside of school (e.g., taking the stairs, walking the dog, riding a bike).
3. Identify a playground activity that could be performed during leisure time.
4. Participate in a variety of locomotor and non-locomotor skills inside and outside of school on a regular basis.
5. Exhibit satisfaction from regular participation in physical activity inside and outside of school.
Grade One
Participate
1. Identify opportunities for increased physical activity (e.g., taking the stairs, walking the dog, riding a bike).
2. Identify several playground activities that could be performed during leisure time.
3. Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous play activities on a regular basis.
4. Explore enjoyable activities which require moderate to vigorous physical activity.
5. Understand that physical activity has both temporary and lasting effects on the body.
Grade Two
Participate
1. Identify several moderate to vigorous playground activities.
2. Choose to participate in a variety of physical activities on a regular basis inside and outside of school to improve health.
3. Recognize that participation in physical activity is a conscious choice.
4. Discuss positive feelings that are associated with physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Benchmark B: Recall participation in physical activities both in and outside of school.
Kindergarten
Monitor
1. Explores activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Describe two favorite activities.
Grade One
Monitor
1. Identify activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Distinguish between active and inactive physical activity.
Grade Two
Monitor
1. Compare and contrast activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Share physical activities done in and out of school.
Grades K-2
Standard 4
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate and develop health-related fitness.
Kindergarten
Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grade One
Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grade Two Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 4
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Benchmark B: Understand the principles, components and practices of health-related physical fitness.
Kindergarten
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Explore activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
2. Name activities that increase heart rate.
3. Recognize changes in the body that result from participation in moderate and vigorous physical activity (e.g., faster heart rate, perspiration, changes in breathing).
Grade One
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Recognize activities that affect heart rate, flexibility and muscle strength.
2. Identify ways to stretch muscles in various parts of the body.
3. Identify how different physical activities (running, stretching, balancing) affect the body (e.g., increased heart rate, increased respiration and perspiration, fatigued muscles).
Grade Two
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Distinguish between exercises that improve endurance, flexibility and muscle strength.
2. Identify the importance of pacing to sustain moderate to vigorous activity for longer periods of time.
3. Recognize the importance of muscular strength to support body weight.
4. Recognize that health-related fitness consists of several different components (e.g., strength, flexibility, endurance).
Grades K-2
Standard 5
Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Benchmark A: Know and follow procedures and safe practices.
Kindergarten
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Work independently and safely in self and shared space.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grade One
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Mount, move on and dismount large apparatus safely.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grade Two
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Mount, move on and dismount large apparatus safely.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grades K-2
Standard 5
Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate responsible behavior in physical activity settings.
Kindergarten
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.
2. Demonstrate cooperation and consideration of others in partner and group physical activities.
3. Demonstrate willingness to work with a variety of partners in physical education activities.
Grade One
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.
2. Describe examples of cooperation and sharing in a variety of physical activities.
3. Demonstrate consideration of others with varying skill or fitness levels while participating in physical education activities.
Grade Two
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical activities.
2. Demonstrate cooperation with others when resolving conflicts.
3. Take turns using equipment or performing a task.
4. Interact positively with others in partner and small group activities without regard to individual differences.
Grades K-2
Standard 6
Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Benchmark A: Enjoy participation in a variety of physical activities.
Kindergarten
Exploration
1. Try new movement tasks willingly.
2. Attempt to accomplish a movement task in a variety of ways.
3. Identify several physical activities that are enjoyable.
4. Enjoy the opportunity to be creative and express oneself through movement.
Grade One
Effort and Enjoyment
1. Try new movement tasks, skills and activities without hesitation.
2. Sustain effort to complete tasks.
3. Express pleasure from trying a new activity or learning a new skill.
4. Invite someone to participate in a favorite physical activity.
5. Identify positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grade Two
Self-Challenge
1. Continue to participate when not successful on the first try.
2. Practice to refine the performance of a movement pattern.
3. Encourage someone to try to perform a movement task, skill or sequence.
4. Enjoy participating with others to accomplish a movement challenge.
5. Identify positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 6
Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Benchmark B: Discover that physical activities promote self-expression and positive social interaction.
Kindergarten
Self-Expression
1. Identify a new way to complete a movement task.
2. Use movement to express a feeling, tell a story or show effort.
3. Describe feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grade One
Self-Expression and Social Interaction
1. Explore different ways to accomplish a movement task.
2. Devise a plan to accomplish a movement challenge.
3. Express personal feelings about progress in learning a new skill.
4. Identify feelings that result from participation in physical activity, alone and with others.
Grade Two
Self-Expression and Social Interaction
1. Demonstrate and describe a new way to accomplish a movement task.
2. Express an idea, concept or emotion through movement.
3. Express personal feelings about progress made learning a new skill or improving a previously learned skill.
4. Enjoy participating with others to accomplish a movement challenge or achieve a physical activity goal.
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.
Kindergarten
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Use locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings.
2. Use non-locomotor skills (e.g., bend, twist, turn, sway, stretch) in exploratory and controlled settings.
3. Balance using a variety of body parts (e.g., 1/2/3/4 point balances) and body shapes (e.g., wide, narrow, twisted).
4. Transfer weight by rocking and rolling.
5. Move in time with a changing beat (e.g., music, drum, clap, stomp).
Grade One
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Demonstrate the ability to perform locomotor skills (e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, skip, hop, jump, leap) while changing pathway, direction and/or speed.
2. Use non-locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings and in response to verbal and non-verbal (e.g., mirroring or matching a partner) stimuli.
3. Balance in a variety of ways using equipment (e.g., balance ball or board) and/or apparatus (e.g., beam or box).
4. Perform a variety of different rocking (e.g., forward/backward, side/side) and rolling skills (e.g., log, egg, parachute, circle, shoulder).
5. Move to a rhythmic beat or pattern.
Grade Two
Non-locomotor
Locomotor Skills
1. Perform combinations of locomotor, weight transfer and balance skills.
2. Perform locomotor skills using critical elements correctly.
3. Combine non-locomotor and locomotor skills in a movement pattern.
4. Move on, over, under and around equipment/apparatus with purpose, control and balance.
5. Perform combinations of rolling and balance skills.
6. Perform rhythmic dance steps and sequences.
Grades K-2
Standard 1
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate developing control of fundamental manipulative skills.
Kindergarten
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw objects in a variety of ways in self and general space.
2. Catch a bounced ball.
3. Strike a light-weight object such as a balloon using different body parts while keeping it in the air.
4. Kick a stationary ball.
5. Dribble objects in a variety of ways in self and general space.
6. Roll a ball underhand.
Grade One
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw using variations in time/force.
2. Catch a self-tossed object with hands or an implement.
3. Strike a ball using different body parts.
4. Kick a ball while running without hesitation or stopping prior to the kick.
5. Dribble an object with hands and feet throughout self and general space.
6. Roll the ball to a specified target.
Grade Two
Manipulative Skills
1. Throw a variety of objects demonstrating a side orientation.
2. Catch objects coming from different directions, heights, speed, etc.
3. Strike a variety of objects with the hand or an implement attempting to control force/direction.
4. Kick a rolled or moving ball.
5. Dribble a ball with hands and feet using variations in time/force.
6. Roll the ball or object to a moving target.
Grades K-2
Standard 2
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts related to body, space, effort and relationships.
Kindergarten
Movement Concepts
1. Establish a movement vocabulary through exploration of body, space, effort and relationships.
2. Distinguish between different degrees of effort (e.g., strong, weak, fast, slow, bound, free).
3. Use different body parts to strike a lightweight object (such as a balloon) and keep it in the air.
Grade One
Movement Concepts
1. Demonstrate knowledge of movement vocabulary related to space (e.g., self, general, directions, levels and pathways).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships (lead, follow, over, under) in a variety of physical activities.
3. Identify personal effort that varies the quality of movement (e.g., speed up, slow down).
Grade Two
Movement Concepts
1. Use movement vocabulary to describe a pattern (e.g., levels: high, medium, low).
2. Apply movement concepts to modify performance (e.g., use more body parts, keep the object closer).
3. Apply different degrees of effort to accomplish a task (e.g., adjust speed).
Grades K-2
Standard 2
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate knowledge of critical elements of fundamental motor skills.
Kindergarten
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among locomotor skills.
2. Differentiate among non-locomotor skills.
Grade One
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among manipulative skills.
2. Repeat “cue words” for fundamental motor skills and apply them to improve performance.
Grade Two
Knowledge of Critical Elements
1. Differentiate among manipulative skills.
2. Identify critical elements which lead to successful performance of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills.
Grades K-2
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Kindergarten
Participate
1. Identify interests connected with participation in physical activity.
2. Identify opportunities for increased physical activity outside of school (e.g., taking the stairs, walking the dog, riding a bike).
3. Identify a playground activity that could be performed during leisure time.
4. Participate in a variety of locomotor and non-locomotor skills inside and outside of school on a regular basis.
5. Exhibit satisfaction from regular participation in physical activity inside and outside of school.
Grade One
Participate
1. Identify opportunities for increased physical activity (e.g., taking the stairs, walking the dog, riding a bike).
2. Identify several playground activities that could be performed during leisure time.
3. Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous play activities on a regular basis.
4. Explore enjoyable activities which require moderate to vigorous physical activity.
5. Understand that physical activity has both temporary and lasting effects on the body.
Grade Two
Participate
1. Identify several moderate to vigorous playground activities.
2. Choose to participate in a variety of physical activities on a regular basis inside and outside of school to improve health.
3. Recognize that participation in physical activity is a conscious choice.
4. Discuss positive feelings that are associated with physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Benchmark B: Recall participation in physical activities both in and outside of school.
Kindergarten
Monitor
1. Explores activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Describe two favorite activities.
Grade One
Monitor
1. Identify activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Distinguish between active and inactive physical activity.
Grade Two
Monitor
1. Compare and contrast activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Share physical activities done in and out of school.
Grades K-2
Standard 4
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Benchmark A: Demonstrate and develop health-related fitness.
Kindergarten
Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grade One
Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grade Two Fitness
1. Perform fitness-related activities using appropriate principles and practices.
2. Demonstrate sufficient fitness to sustain moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 4
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Benchmark B: Understand the principles, components and practices of health-related physical fitness.
Kindergarten
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Explore activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
2. Name activities that increase heart rate.
3. Recognize changes in the body that result from participation in moderate and vigorous physical activity (e.g., faster heart rate, perspiration, changes in breathing).
Grade One
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Recognize activities that affect heart rate, flexibility and muscle strength.
2. Identify ways to stretch muscles in various parts of the body.
3. Identify how different physical activities (running, stretching, balancing) affect the body (e.g., increased heart rate, increased respiration and perspiration, fatigued muscles).
Grade Two
Effects of Physical Activity
1. Distinguish between exercises that improve endurance, flexibility and muscle strength.
2. Identify the importance of pacing to sustain moderate to vigorous activity for longer periods of time.
3. Recognize the importance of muscular strength to support body weight.
4. Recognize that health-related fitness consists of several different components (e.g., strength, flexibility, endurance).
Grades K-2
Standard 5
Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Benchmark A: Know and follow procedures and safe practices.
Kindergarten
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Work independently and safely in self and shared space.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grade One
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Mount, move on and dismount large apparatus safely.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grade Two
Safety
1. Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.
2. Follow directions and handle equipment safely.
3. Mount, move on and dismount large apparatus safely.
4. Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.
Grades K-2
Standard 5
Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Benchmark B: Demonstrate responsible behavior in physical activity settings.
Kindergarten
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.
2. Demonstrate cooperation and consideration of others in partner and group physical activities.
3. Demonstrate willingness to work with a variety of partners in physical education activities.
Grade One
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.
2. Describe examples of cooperation and sharing in a variety of physical activities.
3. Demonstrate consideration of others with varying skill or fitness levels while participating in physical education activities.
Grade Two
Cooperation
1. Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical activities.
2. Demonstrate cooperation with others when resolving conflicts.
3. Take turns using equipment or performing a task.
4. Interact positively with others in partner and small group activities without regard to individual differences.
Grades K-2
Standard 6
Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Benchmark A: Enjoy participation in a variety of physical activities.
Kindergarten
Exploration
1. Try new movement tasks willingly.
2. Attempt to accomplish a movement task in a variety of ways.
3. Identify several physical activities that are enjoyable.
4. Enjoy the opportunity to be creative and express oneself through movement.
Grade One
Effort and Enjoyment
1. Try new movement tasks, skills and activities without hesitation.
2. Sustain effort to complete tasks.
3. Express pleasure from trying a new activity or learning a new skill.
4. Invite someone to participate in a favorite physical activity.
5. Identify positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grade Two
Self-Challenge
1. Continue to participate when not successful on the first try.
2. Practice to refine the performance of a movement pattern.
3. Encourage someone to try to perform a movement task, skill or sequence.
4. Enjoy participating with others to accomplish a movement challenge.
5. Identify positive feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grades K-2
Standard 6
Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Benchmark B: Discover that physical activities promote self-expression and positive social interaction.
Kindergarten
Self-Expression
1. Identify a new way to complete a movement task.
2. Use movement to express a feeling, tell a story or show effort.
3. Describe feelings that result from participation in physical activity.
Grade One
Self-Expression and Social Interaction
1. Explore different ways to accomplish a movement task.
2. Devise a plan to accomplish a movement challenge.
3. Express personal feelings about progress in learning a new skill.
4. Identify feelings that result from participation in physical activity, alone and with others.
Grade Two
Self-Expression and Social Interaction
1. Demonstrate and describe a new way to accomplish a movement task.
2. Express an idea, concept or emotion through movement.
3. Express personal feelings about progress made learning a new skill or improving a previously learned skill.
4. Enjoy participating with others to accomplish a movement challenge or achieve a physical activity goal.