Grade 4 PE Kansas Standards

Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in Grade 6.

The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Locomotor

Selects sprinting or jogging as appropriate for short- and long-distance running.

Links a variety of locomotor skills into a continuous movement sequence.

Non-locomotor (stability)

Balances and/or transfers weight on apparatus or with a partner.

Manipulatives

Performs the following skills with 4-5 critical elements* of a mature pattern: throwing (overhand and underhand), catching, dribbling with hands, kicking, volleying (underhand and overhead), striking (short and long implements).

Throws to a target or partner with objects of varied weight and size while stationary or moving.

Catches a thrown or batted ball while moving or stationary at high, medium, and low levels.

Dribbles with either hand while jogging.

Passes and receives a ball with the feet while moving.

Volleys underhand over a net or to a target.

Strikes a stationary or moving object to a partner or in a game situation, using short and/or long implements.

Jumps with short or long ropes in a self-created jump rope routine.

Offensive and Defensive Skills

Dance and Rhythms

Creates an original dance utilizing a combination of locomotor skills and movement concepts (e.g. changes in speed, direction, level, flow, etc.).

Performs cultural dances (i.e. folk and square dance) with proper rhythm and movement.

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Movement concepts, principles and knowledge

Describes how heart rate and other biological indicators are used to monitor exercise intensity.

Explains the importance of practice for improving skill performance.

Recognizes the necessity of transferring weight from the back leg to the front leg during any action that propels an object forward.

Identifies the key elements of a catch and provides feedback to a fellow student.

Applies appropriate force while dribbling a ball with hands.

Describes foot placement when dribbling a ball and for kicking a stationary or moving ball.

Identifies the key elements of a proper grip when holding a short or long implement.

Strategies and Tactics

Applies movement concepts to strategies used in games (e.g. direction, force, speed, pathways, etc.).

Executes basic offensive and defensive strategies and tactics used in a variety of activities, invasion games, net/wall games, throws, volleys, and striking.

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Physical Activity Knowledge

Recognizes the effects of different levels of exertion during physical activity (i.e. sedentary vs. vigorous).

Fitness Knowledge

Lists the components of health-related fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition).

Recalls the components of skill related fitness (agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed).

Describes the importance of warm-up and cool-down.

Defines the target heart zone.

Explains the importance of exercising in the target heart zone.

Assessment and Program Planning

Analyzes and interprets results of fitness assessments.

Sets goals for improvement of physical fitness based upon a fitness assessment.

Nutrition

Chooses foods that support participation in sport and physical activity.

Recognizes the importance of hydration during and after physical activity.

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Demonstrating Personal Responsibility

Participates responsibly both independently and with others.

Accepts responsibility if personal behavior affects others negatively.

Uses equipment responsibly and appropriately.

Accepting/Providing Feedback

Provides encouragement to peers.

Working with Others

Works with peers of all skill abilities.

Demonstrates socially acceptable conflict resolution strategies.

Following Rules and Etiquette

Adheres to rules and accepts consequences for infractions.

Safety

Follows safety procedures without reminders.

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Health

Describes the health benefits of physical activity.

Challenge

Selects physical activities based on personal levels of challenge.

Self-expression and Enjoyment

Expresses positive feelings when participating in physical activities inside or outside of school.

Social Interaction

Exhibits positive attitudes towards physical activity while interacting with peers.

Communicates effectively with others to establish positive social interaction during physical activities.