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Physical Education Grades 3-4

SAMPLE CORECONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTEDACTIVITIES	NATIONAL PE STANDARDS
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Motor Skills
Throw, catch, and kick using mature form.	• Tag games	√	√
Dribble and pass a basketball to a moving receiver.	• Aerobics, square dance	√	√
Balance with control on a variety of objects (balance board, large apparatus, skates).	• Gymnastics/tumbling • Jump rope	√	√
Develop and refine a tumbling sequence demonstrating smooth transitions.	• Scoops and ballsw Lead-up games (e.g., soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, hockey)	√	√
Jump and land for height/distance using mature form.	• Racquet sports with balloons,balls, birdies	√	√
Application
Establish movement vocabulary (e.g., agility, speed, flexibility, balance).	• Students teaching one skill (e.g., kicking, catching, throwing to the rest of a smallgroup)		√
Recognize the critical elements of a throw made by a fellow student and provide feedback to that student.		√	√
Understand that appropriate practice improves performance.	• Partner assessment in a variety of skills	√	√
Active Living
Regularly participate in physical activity for the purpose of developing a healthy lifestyle.	• Activity log • Discussion on importance of physical activity			√	√	√	√
Describe healthful benefits that result from regular and appropriate participation in physical activity.				√	√	√	√
Identify at least one *activity that they participate in on a regular basis (formal or informal) outside of class setting.				√	√	√	√

*See list of “outside of school” activities in appendix

SAMPLE CORECONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTEDACTIVITIES	NATIONAL PE STANDARDS
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Physical Fitness
Engage in appropriate activity that results in the development of muscular strength.	• Activity log • Fitness testing			√	√		√
Maintain continuous aerobic activity for a specified time.	• Goal setting and strategies in fitness components			√	√		√
Support, lift, and control body weight in a variety of activities.		√	√	√			√
Regularly participate in physical activity for the purpose of improving physical fitness.				√	√		√
Personal and Social Skills
Take seriously their role to teach an activity or skill to two other classmates.	• Students assisting with officiating	√	√			√	√
Work productively with a partner to improve the overhand throw pattern for distance by using the critical elements of the process.	• Cooperative games (e.g., human knot) • Cultural dances	√	√			√	√
Accept the teacher’s decision regarding a personal rule infraction without displaying negative reactions toward others.	• Native Youth Olympics • Discussions of individual similarities and differences					√
Assess his/her own performance problems without blaming others.						√
Recognize differences and similarities in others’ physical activity.						√	√
Respect individuals and the cultural significance they attribute to various games, dances, and the physical activities.						√	√
Demonstrate acceptance of the skills and abilities of others through verbal and nonverbal behavior.						√
Value of Exercise
Experience positive feelings as a result of involvement in physical activity.	• Creation of new games, dances, tumbling routines, etc.			√		√	√
Design games and dance sequences for personal enjoyment.	• Discussion on how physical activity can provide challenges			√		√	√
Celebrate personal successes and achievements as well as those of others.						√	√