Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades K-2
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.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades K-2
Benchmark B: Recall participation in physical activities both in and outside of school.
Kindergarten
Monitor
1. Explore activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Describe two favorite physical 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.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 3-5
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Three
Participate
1. Meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity inside and outside of school.
2. Identify activities within school that contribute to a physically active lifestyle.
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Grade Four
Participate
1. Participate in self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Identify activities outside of school that could contribute to a physically active lifestyle.
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Grade Five
Participate
1. Participate in self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Identify local resources for participation in physical activity (e.g., parks, recreational facilities, playing fields, walking trails, cycling routes).
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 3-5
Benchmark B: Self-monitor levels of physical activity using information from different sources.
Grade Three
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of daily physical activity using a log or calendar.
2. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
3. Plan to increase activity time inside and outside of school.
4. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Grade Four
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of weekly physical activity using assessment tools (e.g., journal, log, pedometer, stopwatch).
2. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
3. Plan to increase physical activity time inside and outside of school.
4. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Grade Five
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of weekly physical activity using assessment tools (e.g., journal, log, pedometer, stopwatch).
2. Plan to increase physical activity time inside and outside of school.
3. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 6-8
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Six
Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Develop awareness of the opportunities inside and outside of school for participation in a broad range of activities that may meet personal needs and interests.
3. Develop a list of available school and community activities.
Grade Seven
Participate
1. Spend a portion of each day participating in physical activity inside or outside of class.
2. Identify community resources for physical activity to meet personal needs.
3. Participate in various physical activities that are part of the school or community.
Grade Eight
Participate
1. Participate in a variety of moderate or vigorous physical activities to meet national recommendations for physical activity.
2. Spend a portion of each day participating in physical activity inside or outside of school.
3. Develop and refine physical activity choices inside and outside of school.
4. Select areas of interest from school and community resources that can fulfill physical activity needs.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 6-8
Benchmark B: Create and monitor a personal plan for physical activity.
Grade Six
Plan and Monitor
1. Establish personal physical activity goals to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity inside and outside of school.
2. Organize time to meet/exceed national recommendations for physical activity at least five days during the week.
3. Track progress toward daily physical activity goals using assessment tools (e.g., log, planner, pedometer, stopwatch).
Grade Seven
Plan and Monitor
1. Establish personal physical activity goals to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Organize time to meet/exceed national recommendations for physical activity at least five days during the week.
3. Monitor physical activity to assess achievement of national daily recommendations for physical activity.
Grade Eight
Plan and Monitor
1. Set realistic goals utilizing assessment tools (e.g., log, pedometer, heart rate monitor).
2. Develop a time-management schedule that emphasizes physical activity and active recreational activities.
3. Monitor progress toward physical activity goals and plan for continued physical activity.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 9-12
Benchmark A: Identify and engage in regular physical activities inside and outside of school to meet daily national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Nine
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
2. Participate in a variety of physical activities outside of school (e.g., exergaming, rock climbing, dance, martial arts) for maintaining or enhancing a healthy, active lifestyle.
3. Participate in and report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational opportunities in the community.
Grade Ten
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
2. Participate in a variety of physical activities (e.g., yoga, orienteering, cycling, skating, hiking, kayaking) for maintaining or enhancing a healthy, active lifestyle.
3. Participate in and report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational organizations in the community that meet personal needs and interests.
4. Report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational opportunities in the community, focusing on access, affordability, quality of facility, staffing, etc.
Grade Eleven
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in self-selected physical activity and keep logs of factors that influence ability to participate (e.g., time, cost, facilities used, equipment required, personnel involved).
2. Research and report on local, state and national resources for participation in physical activity outside of physical education class (e.g., recreational/fitness facilities, dance studios, martial arts clubs, walking or cycling paths).
3. Analyze and compare health and fitness benefits for participation in physical activity at two or more local, state and national resources (e.g., parks/wilderness areas, natural resources, fitness/recreational facilities).
4. Analyze and compare at least two physical activity resources for participation, focusing on personal needs/interests, access and affordability (e.g., exergames, media).
Grade Twelve
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in one or more local, state, national or international fitness or recreational resources (e.g., recreational/fitness facilities, dance studios, martial arts clubs, parks/wilderness areas, natural resources).
2. Participate in self-selected physical activity and keep logs of factors that influence ability to participate (e.g., time, cost, facilities used, equipment required, personnel involved).
3. Research and visit at least two different available physical activity and/or recreational opportunities in the state or region.
4. Analyze and compare health and fitness benefits for participation in physical activity at two or more of the physical activity and/or recreational opportunities in the state or region that were visited.
5. Analyze and compare at least two physical activity resources for participation, focusing on personal needs/interests, access and affordability (e.g., exergames, media).
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 9-12
Benchmark B Create and monitor a personal plan for physical activity.
Grade Nine
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Evaluate personal needs and set realistic goals for improving physical activity participation.
2. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
3. Monitor physical activity and intensity levels using technology (e.g., pedometer, heart rate monitor and/or physical activity log).
4. Document participation in a variety of physical activities for one month.
Grade Ten
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Monitor physical activity and intensity levels using technology (e.g., pedometer, heart rate monitor, physical activity log).
2. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
3. Keep a daily record of physical activity participation to evaluate progress in achieving personal goals.
4. Document participation in a variety of physical activities for one month.
Grade Eleven
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Use technology (e.g., heart rate monitor, stopwatch, fitness software) to determine appropriate levels of intensity and progressively adjust level of intensity as fitness level improves.
2. Document participation in physical activity in addition to physical education class to achieve personal goals.
3. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
4. Document and evaluate participation in physical activity for one month.
Grade Twelve
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Use technology (e.g., heart rate monitor, stopwatch, fitness software) to determine appropriate levels of intensity and progressively adjust level of intensity as fitness level improves.
2. Document participation in physical activity in addition to physical education class to achieve personal goals.
3. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
4. Document and evaluate participation in physical activity for one month.
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.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades K-2
Benchmark B: Recall participation in physical activities both in and outside of school.
Kindergarten
Monitor
1. Explore activities of daily participation inside and outside of school.
2. Describe two favorite physical 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.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 3-5
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Three
Participate
1. Meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity inside and outside of school.
2. Identify activities within school that contribute to a physically active lifestyle.
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Grade Four
Participate
1. Participate in self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Identify activities outside of school that could contribute to a physically active lifestyle.
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Grade Five
Participate
1. Participate in self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Identify local resources for participation in physical activity (e.g., parks, recreational facilities, playing fields, walking trails, cycling routes).
3. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 3-5
Benchmark B: Self-monitor levels of physical activity using information from different sources.
Grade Three
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of daily physical activity using a log or calendar.
2. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
3. Plan to increase activity time inside and outside of school.
4. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Grade Four
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of weekly physical activity using assessment tools (e.g., journal, log, pedometer, stopwatch).
2. Meet/exceed recommendations for physical activity time each week.
3. Plan to increase physical activity time inside and outside of school.
4. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Grade Five
Monitor and Plan
1. Track amount of weekly physical activity using assessment tools (e.g., journal, log, pedometer, stopwatch).
2. Plan to increase physical activity time inside and outside of school.
3. Plan to use local resources in the community to increase physical activity time.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 6-8
Benchmark A: Engage in regular physical activity inside and outside of school to meet national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Six
Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous self-selected activities to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Develop awareness of the opportunities inside and outside of school for participation in a broad range of activities that may meet personal needs and interests.
3. Develop a list of available school and community activities.
Grade Seven
Participate
1. Spend a portion of each day participating in physical activity inside or outside of class.
2. Identify community resources for physical activity to meet personal needs.
3. Participate in various physical activities that are part of the school or community.
Grade Eight
Participate
1. Participate in a variety of moderate or vigorous physical activities to meet national recommendations for physical activity.
2. Spend a portion of each day participating in physical activity inside or outside of school.
3. Develop and refine physical activity choices inside and outside of school.
4. Select areas of interest from school and community resources that can fulfill physical activity needs.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 6-8
Benchmark B: Create and monitor a personal plan for physical activity.
Grade Six
Plan and Monitor
1. Establish personal physical activity goals to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity inside and outside of school.
2. Organize time to meet/exceed national recommendations for physical activity at least five days during the week.
3. Track progress toward daily physical activity goals using assessment tools (e.g., log, planner, pedometer, stopwatch).
Grade Seven
Plan and Monitor
1. Establish personal physical activity goals to meet the minimum daily expectations for physical activity.
2. Organize time to meet/exceed national recommendations for physical activity at least five days during the week.
3. Monitor physical activity to assess achievement of national daily recommendations for physical activity.
Grade Eight
Plan and Monitor
1. Set realistic goals utilizing assessment tools (e.g., log, pedometer, heart rate monitor).
2. Develop a time-management schedule that emphasizes physical activity and active recreational activities.
3. Monitor progress toward physical activity goals and plan for continued physical activity.
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 9-12
Benchmark A: Identify and engage in regular physical activities inside and outside of school to meet daily national recommendations for daily physical activity.
Grade Nine
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
2. Participate in a variety of physical activities outside of school (e.g., exergaming, rock climbing, dance, martial arts) for maintaining or enhancing a healthy, active lifestyle.
3. Participate in and report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational opportunities in the community.
Grade Ten
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
2. Participate in a variety of physical activities (e.g., yoga, orienteering, cycling, skating, hiking, kayaking) for maintaining or enhancing a healthy, active lifestyle.
3. Participate in and report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational organizations in the community that meet personal needs and interests.
4. Report on at least two available fitness and/or recreational opportunities in the community, focusing on access, affordability, quality of facility, staffing, etc.
Grade Eleven
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in self-selected physical activity and keep logs of factors that influence ability to participate (e.g., time, cost, facilities used, equipment required, personnel involved).
2. Research and report on local, state and national resources for participation in physical activity outside of physical education class (e.g., recreational/fitness facilities, dance studios, martial arts clubs, walking or cycling paths).
3. Analyze and compare health and fitness benefits for participation in physical activity at two or more local, state and national resources (e.g., parks/wilderness areas, natural resources, fitness/recreational facilities).
4. Analyze and compare at least two physical activity resources for participation, focusing on personal needs/interests, access and affordability (e.g., exergames, media).
Grade Twelve
Identify and Participate
1. Participate in one or more local, state, national or international fitness or recreational resources (e.g., recreational/fitness facilities, dance studios, martial arts clubs, parks/wilderness areas, natural resources).
2. Participate in self-selected physical activity and keep logs of factors that influence ability to participate (e.g., time, cost, facilities used, equipment required, personnel involved).
3. Research and visit at least two different available physical activity and/or recreational opportunities in the state or region.
4. Analyze and compare health and fitness benefits for participation in physical activity at two or more of the physical activity and/or recreational opportunities in the state or region that were visited.
5. Analyze and compare at least two physical activity resources for participation, focusing on personal needs/interests, access and affordability (e.g., exergames, media).
Standard 3
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Grades 9-12
Benchmark B Create and monitor a personal plan for physical activity.
Grade Nine
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Evaluate personal needs and set realistic goals for improving physical activity participation.
2. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
3. Monitor physical activity and intensity levels using technology (e.g., pedometer, heart rate monitor and/or physical activity log).
4. Document participation in a variety of physical activities for one month.
Grade Ten
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Monitor physical activity and intensity levels using technology (e.g., pedometer, heart rate monitor, physical activity log).
2. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
3. Keep a daily record of physical activity participation to evaluate progress in achieving personal goals.
4. Document participation in a variety of physical activities for one month.
Grade Eleven
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Use technology (e.g., heart rate monitor, stopwatch, fitness software) to determine appropriate levels of intensity and progressively adjust level of intensity as fitness level improves.
2. Document participation in physical activity in addition to physical education class to achieve personal goals.
3. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
4. Document and evaluate participation in physical activity for one month.
Grade Twelve
Monitor and Evaluate
1. Use technology (e.g., heart rate monitor, stopwatch, fitness software) to determine appropriate levels of intensity and progressively adjust level of intensity as fitness level improves.
2. Document participation in physical activity in addition to physical education class to achieve personal goals.
3. Develop a schedule that accommodates participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
4. Document and evaluate participation in physical activity for one month.