Kindergarten PE Kansas Standards

Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in Grade 3.

Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in Grade 6.

Developmentally appropriate outcomes first appear in Grade 6.

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

Locomotor

Performs hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding and leaping competently.

Achieves mature form* of running.

Utilizes correct mechanics* for take-off and landing while jumping for height and for distance.

Non-locomotor (stability)

Controls body while balancing in a variety of shapes on different levels and bases of support.

Transfers weight appropriately between bases of support.

Manipulatives

Performs the following skills with 2-3 critical elements* of a mature pattern: throwing (overhand and underhand), catching, dribbling with hands, kicking, volleying (underhand and overhead), striking (short and long implements).

Dribbles with either foot and maintains control of the ball for a short distance.

Strikes a slow-moving object upward repeatedly using a short implement.

Strikes a stationary object with a long implement.

Jumps a self-turned rope repeatedly and a long rope at least five times.

Offensive and Defensive Skills

Dance and Rhythms

Performs rhythmic activities created by the teacher and/or students.

Lifetime Activities

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

Movement concepts, principles and knowledge

Demonstrates multiple levels of movement, speed, direction, rhythm, pathways, force, time.

Applies corrective feedback to movement errors during performance.

States the short-term effects of physical activity on the heart and lungs.

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

States the benefits of being physically active.

Fitness Knowledge

Recognizes the relationship between movement, heart rate and breathing (i.e. increased movement causes increased heart rate and faster breathing).

Names physical activities that enhance fitness.

Assessment and Program Planning

Nutrition

Distinguishes between healthy and unhealthy foods.

Describes the relationship between food, energy, and physical activity.

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

Demonstrating Personal Responsibility

Plays independently with responsible personal behavior.

Accepting/Providing Feedback

Accepts corrective feedback from the teacher.

Working with Others

Works cooperatively with the teacher and others.

Following Rules and Etiquette

Follows instructions and class procedures.

Safety

Follows the teacher’s instructions regarding safety procedures.

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

Health

Identifies physical activities that enhance health.

Challenge

Recognizes physical activities that are challenging.

Self-expression and Enjoyment

Identifies physical activities that provide opportunities for self-expression and enjoyment.

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

Locomotor

Executes basic locomotor skills (i.e. walk, run, hop, skip, jump, gallop, slide, leap).

Non-locomotor (stability)

Demonstrates body awareness and control by performing a variety of shapes (e.g. wide, narrow, curled, twisted, and stretched, etc.).

Sustains a stationary pose on various bases of support.

Manipulatives

Throws underhand while stepping forward with opposite foot.

Catches a large ball before it bounces twice.

Dribbles a ball at least two times with one hand.

Dribbles a ball forward with the inside of the dominant foot.

Kicks a ball with the top of the foot.

Volleys upward a large, slow-moving object.

Strikes a slow-moving object using a short implement.

Jumps a self-turned rope at least once.

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

Movement concepts, principles and knowledge

Names various locomotor movements performed in general space and personal space.

Recognizes different body parts and their relation to movement.

Explains three different movement pathways (e.g. straight, curved, zigzag, etc.).

Regulates movement in general space by speed.