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Tennessee K–6 physical education standards

Tennessee writes its own physical education standards. They are published as Tennessee Physical Education Standards, adopted 2024 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Framework
Tennessee Physical Education Standards
Adopted
2024
Source last checked
August 3, 2026
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315 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • MS.1.0K
    Performs locomotor skills while maintaining balance.
  • MS.2.0K
    Jogs while maintaining balance.
  • MS.3.0K
    Jumps with a two-foot take off and a two-foot landing while maintaining balance.
  • MS.4.0K
    Jumps with a two-foot take off and a two-foot landing while maintaining balance.
  • MS.5.0K
    Demonstrates beat awareness by moving to varying rhythms.
  • MS.6.0K
    Maintains momentary stillness on various bases of support (body parts).
  • MS.7.0aK
    Transfers weight from one body part to another.
  • MS.7.0bK
    Rolls sideways in a narrow (log) or curled (egg) body shape.
  • MS.9.0aK
    Tosses underhand to self.
  • MS.9.0bK
    Throws underhand in a forward direction.
  • MS.12.0K
    Drops and catches a ball after one bounce.
  • MS.13.0K
    Dribbles in self-space using one or two hands.
  • MS.14.0K
    Dribbles (taps) a ball with feet sending ball forward.
  • MS.15.0K
    Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position.
  • MS.17.0K
    Strikes a lightweight object (e. g., balloon, lightweight ball).
  • MS.18.0K
    Strikes a lightweight object (balloon) with a paddle.
  • MS.20.0K
    Jumps (at least one time) a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.
  • MKA.1.0aK
    Identifies self-space.
  • MKA.1.0bK
    Moves in self-space.
  • MKA.2.0aK
    Identifies five directions of travel (forward, backward, sideways, up/down).
  • MKA.2.0bK
    Travels in five directions (forward, backward, sideways, up/down).
  • MKA.3.0aK
    Identifies fast and slow speeds.
  • MKA.3.0bK
    Travels using fast and slow speeds.
  • MKA.4.0aK
    Identifies narrow, wide, curled, and twisted body shapes.
  • MKA.4.0bK
    Demonstrates narrow, wide, curled, and twisted body shapes.
  • MKA.5.0aK
    Identifies bases of support (body parts).
  • MKA.5.0bK
    Demonstrates bases of support on a variety of body parts.
  • MKA.6.0K
    Recalls performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills. (a: verbal or written; b: performance)
  • FPA.1.0aK
    Recognizes that movement increases heart rate, breathing, and strengthens the heart.
  • FPA.1.0bK
    Participates in physical activities that increase heart rate and breathing.
  • FPA.2.0K
    Describes active-play and physical activity.
  • PSR.1.0K
    Follows directions with few prompts (e.g., safe behaviors, taking turns).
  • PSR.2.0K
    Attentively listens to teacher feedback.
  • PSR.3.0K
    Shares equipment with others.
  • PSR.4.0K
    Recalls procedures and rules in the learning environment.
  • PSR.5.0K
    Participates safely and uses equipment properly with few reminders.
  • VPA.1.0K
    Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.
  • VPA.2.0K
    Acknowledges some physical activities are challenging/ difficult.
  • MS.1.11
    Hops, gallops, and slides using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.2.11
    Travels showing differentiation between jogging and running.
  • MS.3.11
    Jumps and lands with two feet with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.
  • MS.4.11
    Jumps with proper preparation (arms back & knees bent) and lands softly with knees bent.
  • MS.5.11
    Combines beat awareness with locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
  • MS.6.11
    Maintains stillness on various bases of support (body parts) using different body shapes.
  • MS.7.1a1
    Transfers weight from hands and feet to hands only for momentary weight support.
  • MS.7.1b1
    Performs a shoulder roll in a tucked position (chin to chest).
  • MS.9.1a1
    Throws underhand while facing target and using foot opposition.
  • MS.9.1b1
    Rolls object underhand in a forward direction.
  • MS.10.11
    Demonstrates difference between overhand and underhand arm motion (overhead release versus waist level release).
  • MS.11.11
    Catches a self-tossed object.
  • MS.13.11
    Dribbles continuously in self-space using finger pads and appropriate force.
  • MS.14.11
    Dribbles (taps) a ball with inside of feet while walking.
  • MS.15.11
    Approaches stationary ball with non-kicking foot beside the ball and making contact with shoelaces.
  • MS.17.11
    Strikes an object with an open palm (forward, upward).
  • MS.18.11
    Strikes a lightweight object with a short-handled implement sending it upward.
  • MS.20.1a1
    Completes a forward OR backward jump using a self-turned rope.
  • MS.20.1b1
    Continuously jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.
  • MKA.1.1a1
    Describes general and self-space.
  • MKA.1.1b1
    Maintains self-space while traveling in general space.
  • MKA.2.1a1
    Describes low, medium, and high levels.
  • MKA.2.1b1
    Demonstrates low, medium, and high levels while in self-space and general space.
  • MKA.3.1a1
    Describes different speeds and forces.
  • MKA.3.1b1
    Demonstrates slow and fast speeds.
  • MKA.4.1a1
    Describes relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).
  • MKA.4.1b1
    Demonstrates a variety of relationships with objects or people (over, around, under, through).
  • MKA.5.1a1
    Contrasts the stability of wide and narrow bases of support.
  • MKA.5.1b1
    Differentiates wide and narrow bases of support.
  • MKA.6.11
    Identifies performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.
  • FPA.1.1a1
    Identifies physical activities that increase heart rate.
  • FPA.1.1b1
    Participates in student-selected physical activities that increase heart rate.
  • FPA.2.11
    Identifies active-play opportunities outside of physical education class.
  • PSR.1.11
    Demonstrates personal responsibility by appropriately using equipment and space.
  • PSR.2.11
    Respectfully responds to feedback from teacher.
  • PSR.3.11
    Works independently in a variety of settings with partner.
  • PSR.4.11
    Adheres to procedures and rules in the learning environment.
  • PSR.5.11
    Participates safely and uses equipment properly when working independently.
  • VPA.1.11
    Identifies reasons that physical activity is enjoyable.
  • VPA.2.11
    Willingly attempts new or challenging experiences.
  • MS.1.22
    Skips using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.2.2a2
    Jogs and runs using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.3.22
    Jumps and lands with two feet using 3 of 4 critical elements* (arms back & knees bent, arms extend forward as body propels forward, hips, knees, & ankles bend on landing).
  • MS.4.22
    Jumps using 4 of 5 critical elements* (hips, knees, & ankles bent, arms extend upward, body extends & stretches upward while in flight, hips, knees, & ankles bend on landing).
  • MS.5.22
    Performs a simple, creative dance using locomotor, non-locomotor, and movement concepts.
  • MS.6.22
    Maintains stillness on various bases of support at different levels.
  • MS.7.22
    Performs a shoulder roll while maintaining a curled body shape.
  • MS.8.22
    Moves out of a balance using an appropriate weight transfer and/or roll.
  • MS.9.2a2
    Throws underhand with a mature pattern.*
  • MS.9.2b2
    Rolls object underhand with bent knees and appropriate release point.
  • MS.10.22
    Throws overhand demonstrating side to target using foot opposition.
  • MS.11.22
    Catches underhand (at or below the chest) using a mature pattern* (from partner).
  • MS.13.2a2
    Dribbles in self-space using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.13.2b2
    Dribbles with preferred hand while walking.
  • MS.14.22
    Dribbles with feet while walking, keeping control of the ball.
  • MS.15.22
    Kicks a ball with a running approach using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.16.22
    Passes a ball with inside of foot to stationary partner.
  • MS.17.22
    Consecutively strikes an object with an open palm.
  • MS.18.22
    Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using an underhand pattern.
  • MS.19.22
    Strikes a stationary object (e.g. ball, puck, bean bag) with a long-handled implement (e.g. bat, hockey stick, golf club) using correct grip and stance.
  • MS.20.2a2
    Continuously jumps a self-turned rope with a mature pattern.*
  • MS.20.2b2
    Performs basic jump rope skills.
  • MKA.1.2a2
    Explains the importance of self-space while moving.
  • MKA.1.2b2
    Travels using various locomotor skills in general space.
  • MKA.2.2a2
    Explains the use of different pathways.
  • MKA.2.2b2
    Demonstrates and applies all three pathways (straight, curvy, zigzag).
  • MKA.3.2a2
    Explains the use of speeds and forces.
  • MKA.3.2b2
    Demonstrates various speeds and forces.
  • MKA.4.2a2
    Explains symmetrical and non-symmetrical body shapes.
  • MKA.4.2b2
    Demonstrates symmetrical and non-symmetrical body shapes.
  • MKA.4.2c2
    Uses relationships and body shapes in simple dance and/or gymnastics sequences.
  • MKA.5.2a2
    Explains the need for muscular tension to maintain balance.
  • MKA.5.2b2
    Applies the concept of muscular tension while balancing on various bases of support.
  • MKA.6.22
    Describes performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.
  • MKA.7.22
    Applies simple strategies to chase and flee (tag) activities.
  • FPA.1.2a2
    Describes the physiological indicators of physical activity.
  • FPA.1.2b2
    Participates in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
  • FPA.2.22
    Discusses the importance of choosing to be physically active.
  • PSR.1.22
    Participates with minimal prompting.
  • PSR.2.22
    Implements specific teacher feedback with teacher assistance.
  • PSR.3.22
    Works cooperatively in a variety of settings (partner, small group)
  • PSR.4.22
    Identifies the need for procedures and rules to create a positive learning environment.
  • PSR.5.22
    Recognizes and responds to potential personal safety issues.
  • VPA.1.22
    Ranks different physical activities based on personal preference.
  • VPA.2.22
    Describes feelings of success in challenging experiences.
  • MS.1.33
    Combines at least two locomotor skills with smooth transition.
  • MS.2.33
    Travels showing differentiation of speeds (e.g., i ncrease/decrease speed as moving).
  • MS.3.3a3
    Leaps using a mature pattern. *
  • MS.3.3b3
    Jumps and lands using a mature pattern* of one and two foot takeoffs and landings (e.g., 2 - 2, 1 - 2, 2 - 1; hopscotch, dance, gymnastics).
  • MS.4.33
    Jumps using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.5.33
    Performs a simple teacher-and/or student-designed rhythmic activity.
  • MS.6.3a3
    Maintains stillness on various bases of support demonstrating muscular tension and extensions of free body parts.
  • MS.6.3b3
    Balances in an inverted position with stillness and supportive base.
  • MS.7.3a3
    Transfers weight from feet to hands for momentary weight support.
  • MS.7.3b3
    Rolls forward on shoulder and sideways using tight muscles and proper body alignment.
  • MS.8.33
    Performs a 3 - part sequence of balance-weight transfer/roll-balance.
  • MS.9.3a3
    Throws underhand to a partner or target with appropriate force.
  • MS.9.3b3
    Rolls a ball using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.10.33
    Throws overhand for distance or force demonstrating side to target, arm back, and stepping with opposition.
  • MS.11.33
    Catches overhand (at or above chest) using a mature pattern* (from partner).
  • MS.12.33
    Passing and receiving with a partner while stationary with appropriate force.
  • MS.13.33
    Dribbles with preferred hand while jogging with control of the ball and body.
  • MS.14.33
    Dribbles with feet while jogging, keeping control of the ball and body.
  • MS.15.33
    Kicks a ball at intended levels with a running approach.
  • MS.16.33
    Passes and receives a ball with the insides of the feet to a stationary partner, "giving" on reception.
  • MS.17.33
    Strikes an object with underhand or sidearm pattern over a net/line, to the wall, or to a partner.
  • MS.18.33
    Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using an underhand pattern with accuracy.
  • MS.19.33
    Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g. bat, hockey stick, golf club) sending it forward and using proper grip, stance, and trunk action (coil/uncoil).
  • MS.20.3a3
    Performs intermediate jump rope skills for both short and long ropes.
  • MS.20.3b3
    Turns a long rope correctly.
  • MKA.1.3a3
    Recognizes the concept of open space.
  • MKA.1.3b3
    Applies the concept of open space while moving.
  • MKA.2.3a3
    Recognizes clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
  • MKA.2.3b3
    Combines levels, directions, and pathways into simple travel, dance, and gymnastic sequences.
  • MKA.3.3a3
    Recognizes the need for varied speeds and forces within movement.
  • MKA.3.3b3
    Applies speeds or forces with throwing and kicking.
  • MKA.4.3a3
    Differentiates relationships with people (mirror/ matching, leading/following).
  • MKA.4.3b3
    Demonstrates relationships with people (mirror/ matching, leading/following).
  • MKA.5.3a3
    Recognizes the need for ready position.
  • MKA.5.3b3
    Applies concept of ready position to increase stability and prepare for movement.
  • MKA.6.33
    Identifies errors of a skill.
  • MKA.7.33
    Recognizes a variety of simple strategies in game-like activities.
  • FPA.1.3a3
    Recognizes the use of the body as resistance to develop strength.
  • FPA.1.3b3
    Participates in activities that use the body as resistance.
  • FPA.2.33
    Identifies opportunities for physical activity at home.
  • PSR.1.33
    Works independently and stays on-task.
  • PSR.2.33
    Independently implements specific teacher feedback.
  • PSR.3.33
    Interacts positively with others.
  • PSR.4.33
    Encourages others to follow procedures and rules to provide a productive learning environment.
  • PSR.5.33
    Recognizes and responds to potential safety issues for self and others.
  • VPA.1.33
    Reflects on reasons of personal preference for specific physical activities outside of physical education class.
  • VPA.2.33
    Willingly continues practicing challenging experiences.
  • MS.1.44
    Uses various locomotor skills in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MS.2.44
    Uses appropriate speed in chase, flee, and dodge activities.
  • MS.3.44
    Combines jumping and landing with traveling (e.g., running and leaping).
  • MS.4.44
    Combines traveling with jumping and landing.
  • MS.5.44
    Performs a cultural dance on beat with correct pattern.
  • MS.6.44
    Balances with a partner demonstrating counterbalance, muscular tension, and extension of free body parts.
  • MS.7.4a4
    Uses transfers of weight or rolling as a transitional movement in a sequence.
  • MS.7.4b4
    Performs a shoulder roll using momentum to come to a standing position.
  • MS.8.44
    Combines traveling, balance and weight transfers/rolls to create and perform an educational gymnastics sequence.
  • MS.9.44
    Throws underhand or rolls a ball to a partner or target with accuracy.
  • MS.10.44
    Throws overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.
  • MS.11.44
    Catches an object at various levels and locations around the body (from partner).
  • MS.12.44
    Passing and receiving with a partner while stationary with accuracy.
  • MS.13.4a4
    Dribbles with preferred hand using mature pattern while jogging.
  • MS.13.4b4
    Dribbles while increasing and decreasing speeds.
  • MS.14.4a4
    Dribbles with feet using mature pattern while jogging.
  • MS.14.4b4
    Dribbles with feet while increasing and decreasing speeds.
  • MS.15.4a4
    Kicks a ball with a running approach for accuracy.
  • MS.15.4b4
    Kicks a moving ball with a running approach.
  • MS.16.44
    Passes and receives the ball with the insides/outsides of the feet to a moving partner.
  • MS.17.4a4
    Strikes an object in partner or small-sided practice tasks.
  • MS.17.4b4
    Overhead volleys a ball with two hands, body positioned under the ball, and contact made with finger pads sending it upward.
  • MS.18.44
    Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using a forehand pattern with side to target and implement back in preparation.
  • MS.19.44
    Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g. bat, hockey stick, golf club) with proper grip, stance, trunk action, and swing plane.
  • MS.20.44
    Performs a simple jump rope routine with short or long rope.
  • MKA.1.4a4
    Compares and contrasts open and closed spaces.
  • MKA.1.4b4
    Applies the concept of open space to combination skills (e.g., traveling and dribbling).
  • MKA.2.4a4
    Compares and contrasts use of pathways, levels, and directions.
  • MKA.2.4b4
    Uses pathways, levels, and directions in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.3.4a4
    Compares and contrasts use of speeds and forces within movement.
  • MKA.3.4b4
    Uses speeds and forces in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.4.4a4
    Compares and contrasts relationships in movement.
  • MKA.4.4b4
    Uses relationships in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.5.4a4
    Explains how movement principles are used in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastic experiences.
  • MKA.5.4b4
    Applies movement principles in a variety of dance and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.6.44
    Explains how to correctly perform a skill.
  • MKA.7.44
    Designs and implements simple strategies in game-like activities.
  • FPA.1.4a4
    Identifies the components of health-related fitness and activities specific to each component.
  • FPA.1.4b4
    Participates in activities specific to each component of health-related fitness.
  • FPA.2.44
    Compares opportunities in the community for physical activity.
  • PSR.1.44
    Exhibits responsible and respectful behavior in group settings.
  • PSR.2.44
    Respectfully gives specific feedback to peers.
  • PSR.3.44
    Resolves conflict in socially acceptable ways.
  • PSR.4.44
    Adheres to specific rules to promote fair play in small-sided games.
  • PSR.5.44
    Explains safety principles in all physical activities.
  • VPA.1.44
    Classifies physical activities as enjoyment, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
  • VPA.2.44
    Discusses the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.
  • MS.1.55
    Combines traveling with manipulative skills.
  • MS.2.55
    Uses appropriate pacing to run a variety of distances.
  • MS.3.55
    Applies jumping and landing to a variety of activities (e.g., small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences). 2
  • MS.4.55
    Applies jumping and landing to a variety of activities (e.g., small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and educational gymnastics experiences).
  • MS.5.55
    Creates and performs dances on beat with correct pattern. 3
  • MS.6.55
    Designs and performs a balance sequence with varying bases of support, body shapes, and levels.
  • MS.7.55
    Transfers weight from feet to hands using body extensions (e.g., scissor kick, cartwheel). 4
  • MS.8.55
    Combines traveling, balance, weight transfers/rolls, and movement concepts to create and perform an individual or partner educational gymnastics sequence.
  • MS.9.55
    Applies underhand throwing or rolling a ball to a variety of partner or small-sided games/practice tasks. 5
  • MS.10.55
    Throws overhand using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.11.55
    Applies catching on the move to a variety of partner or small-sided games/practice tasks.
  • MS.12.55
    Passing and receiving with a partner while on the move.
  • MS.13.55
    Combines dribbling and passing skills. 6
  • MS.14.55
    Combines dribbling with feet and passing skills.
  • MS.15.5a5
    Punts a ball using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.15.5b5
    Applies kicking to small-sided games/practice tasks.
  • MS.16.55
    Combine passing and receiving the ball with foot dribbling. 7
  • MS.17.55
    Overhead volleys a ball using a mature pattern.*
  • MS.18.55
    Consecutively strikes a ball with a short-handled implement against a wall using a mature forehand pattern. * 8
  • MS.19.55
    Demonstrates a mature pattern* using a long-handled implement.
  • MS.20.55
    Creates and performs a jump rope routine with a partner using a short or long rope. 9
  • MKA.1.5a5
    Analyzes the use of open space in a movement activity.
  • MKA.1.5b5
    Applies the concept of open space to small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences. 10
  • MKA.2.5a5
    Analyzes the use of pathways, levels, and directions in movement activity.
  • MKA.2.5b5
    Combines pathways, levels, and directions in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.3.5a5
    Analyzes the use of speeds and forces in movement.
  • MKA.3.5b5
    Combines speeds and forces in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences. 11
  • MKA.4.5a5
    Analyzes relationships in movement.
  • MKA.4.5b5
    Combines two or more relationships in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks, dance, and/or educational gymnastics experiences.
  • MKA.5.5a5
    Analyzes and self-corrects movement principles.
  • MKA.5.5b5
    Applies movement principles in a variety of small-sided games/practice tasks. 12
  • MKA.6.55
    Analyzes and self-corrects skill performance.
  • MKA.7.55
    Analyzes and modifies simple strategies in game-like activities.
  • FPA.1.5a5
    Creates a list of personal choices of activity for each HRF component.
  • FPA.1.5b5
    Participates in personal choices of activity for each HRF component. 13
  • FPA.2.55
    Creates a personal plan for physical activity.
  • PSR.1.55
    Reflects on personal behavior in group settings.
  • PSR.2.55
    Respectfully responds to specific feedback from peers. 14
  • PSR.3.55
    Encourages the movement performance of others.
  • PSR.4.55
    Critiques the rules of various activities.
  • PSR.5.55
    Applies safety principles in all physical activities. 15
  • VPA.1.55
    Evaluates other opportunities for physical activity based on personal preferences.
  • VPA.2.55
    Creates a plan to overcome a physical activity challenge. 16
  • A.A.66
    Exhibits personal responsibility by using safe behaviors in and outside of the pool.
  • A.IG1.6a6
    Implements feedback provided by teacher.
  • A.IG1.6b6
    Recognizes personal challenges and performs positive coping skills.
  • A.IG2.6a6
    Encourages and includes all teammates in small-sided games.
  • A.IG2.6b6
    Recognizes games and physical activity as a method of self-expression.
  • A.NW.6a6
    Identifies the rules and etiquette of net/wall games.
  • A.NW.6b6
    Recognizes physical activity as an opportunity for social interaction.
  • A.OP.6a6
    Recognizes individual challenges and performs positive coping strategies.
  • A.OP.6b6
    Uses all outdoor pursuit endeavors and equipment responsibly, appropriately, and safely, with the teacher's guidance
  • A.SF.6a6
    Exhibits personal responsibility by using respect for facilities and equipment and demonstrating safe behaviors.
  • A.SF.6b6
    Identifies benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activity.
  • A.TG.66
    Demonstrates cooperation with peers of different skill levels, gender, race, and ethnicity in a physical activity setting.
  • CC.1.66
    Describes proper technique (i.e., stance, stride, arm positioning, etc.) for throwing objects for distance control.
  • MP.1.66
    Throws objects for distance control in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.2.66
    Describes proper technique (i.e., stance, stride, arm positioning, etc.) for striking stationary objects for distance control.
  • MP.2.66
    Strikes stationary objects for distance control in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.3.66
    Recalls critical elements for striking a pitched ball (i.e., list, illustrate, identify, analyze self or others).
  • MP.3.66
    Strikes a pitched ball with an implement for distance and force in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.4.66
    Distinguishes critical elements for catching or fielding a ball at low, medium, and high levels (compare, identify, analyze similarities and differences).
  • MP.4.66
    Catches (fields) an object in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.5.66
    Identifies critical elements for manipulating objects in net/wall games (i.e., forehand/backhand/underhand).
  • MP.5.66
    Manipulates an object using a short or long handled implement in small-sided net/wall modified games.
  • CC.6.66
    Recalls critical elements for serving underhand/overhand for distance control in small-sided modified games (list, illustrate, identify, analyze self or others).
  • MP.6.66
    Serves (underhand/overhand) for distance control in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.7.66
    Explains the process of 'placing' an object in different court locations.
  • MP.7.66
    Strikes an object to different court locations in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.8.66
    Describes proper techniques for a volley in small-sided modified games (list, illustrate, identify, analyze self or others).
  • MP.8.66
    Volleys (forearm pass, overhead pass and striking with paddles/rackets) under control in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.9.66
    Describes when and why to dribble with dominant or non-dominant hand or foot and when to change direction in a 1 v 1 practice task.
  • MP.9.66
    Dribbles with dominant and non-dominant hand or foot and changes directions in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.10.66
    Explains how to get into proper position for receiving a pass to quickly transition to a dribble or pass with hands/feet/implement.
  • MP.10.66
    Passes & receives (hands/feet/implement) with control against a passive defense in small-sided modified 2 v 1 game.
  • CC.11.66
    Describes when to shoot on goal and the amount of force needed based on location of object and opponent.
  • MP.11.66
    Shoots on goal with appropriate force in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.12.6a6
    Identifies various offensive skills (pivot, fakes, change of direction, and give and go).
  • CC.12.6b6
    Explains when and why one would use various offensive skills.
  • MP.12.66
    Performs offensive skills (pivots, fakes, change of direction, varies speed, and give and go) to create (attack) open space without defensive pressure in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.13.66
    Explains the importance of a quick transition from offense to defense and why closing the immediate space of the ball carrier is critical.
  • MP.13.66
    Transitions from offense to defense and closes immediate space of the ball carrier in small-sided modified games.
  • CC.14.66
    Explains the importance of cardiovascular (aerobic) activities for overall health.
  • MP.14.66
    Participates in a variety of cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness activities (e.g., step aerobics, jump rope, cardio kickboxing, aerobic dance, Zumba, yoga, Pilates).
  • CC.15.6a6
    Identifies various moderate and vigorous activities. CC15.6b Explains the difference between moderate and vigorous activity and the link to overall fitness.
  • MP.15.66
    Participates in moderate to vigorous cardiovascular (aerobic), physical activity.
  • CC.16.66
    Explains/demonstrates correct technique for stretching to improve flexibility. A.PP. 1.6 Uses fitness equipment appropriately and safely, with the teacher's guidance.
  • MP.16.66
    Uses correct techniques for stretching to improve flexibility.
  • CC.17.66
    Explains a dance sequence including steps and transitions.
  • MP.17.66
    Performs proper sequence of a dance with at least 32 counts.
  • CC.18.66
    Identifies timing of a dance according to the tempo being used. A.PP. 2.6 Identifies dance as a form of physical activity and personal expression.
  • MP.18.66
    Performs in time to the beat of music of different tempos.
  • CC.19.66
    Explains correct and effective techniques for basic skills in 1 selected outdoor activity (e.g., Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Hiking, Biking, Ropes Course, Archery, Canoeing, Kayaking).
  • MP.19.66
    Performs correct technique for basic skills in 1 selected outdoor activity (e.g., Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Hiking, Biking, Ropes Course, Archery, Canoeing, Kayaking).
  • CC.20.6a6
    Explains the sequence for basic water adjustment (hold breath, submerge, and exhale while submerged).
  • CC.20.6b6
    Identifies proper technique for basic floating (front and back) and treading water.
  • MP.20.6a6
    Performs basic water adjustment skill (hold breath, submerge, and exhale while submerged).
  • MP.20.6b6
    Performs basic floating technique (front and back) and treading water.

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