Utah K–6 physical education standards

Perform hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, jumping, and landing while maintaining balance.

Perform locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance.

Contrast the actions of curling and stretching the body.

Maintain momentary stillness on different bases of support.

Form wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes.

Transfer weight from one foot to another using various speeds.

Roll sideways in a narrow body shape.

Drop a ball and catch it before it bounces twice.

Catch a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.

Toss underhand with opposite foot forward.

Dribble a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact.

Tap a ball using the inside of the foot sending it forward.

Kick a stationary ball from a stationary position.

Volley a lightweight object (e.g., a balloon), sending it upward.

Strike a lightweight object with a short-handled implement.

Execute a single jump with self-turned rope.

Jump a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Differentiate between movement in personal space and general space.

Travel in three different pathways.

Travel in general space with different speeds.

Identify active play opportunities outside physical education class.

Actively participate in physical activities in class.

Recognize that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe more heavily.

Recognize that food provides energy for physical activity.

Recognize the role proper hydration is necessary during physical activity.

Follow directions in a group setting (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns) and recognize responsible behavior while following instruction with teacher prompt and minimal reminders.

Share equipment and space with others.

Understand established procedures for class activities.

Recognize that physical activity is important for good health.

Acknowledge that some physical activities are challenging and difficult.

Identify physical activities that are enjoyable.

Discuss the enjoyment of participating in activities with others.

Hop, gallop, jog and slide, using a mature pattern.

Demonstrate two of the five critical elements for jumping and landing in a horizontal and vertical plane, using two-foot take-off and landing.

Combine locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a teacher-designed dance.

Demonstrate twisting, curling, bending, and stretching action.

Maintain stillness on different bases of support with a variety of body shapes.

Transfer weight from one body part to another, using self-space in a movement environment.

Roll with either a narrow or curled body shape.

Catch a soft object from a self-toss before it bounces.

Catch various size balls when self-tossed or tossed by a skilled thrower.

Toss underhand, demonstrating two of the five critical elements of a well-developed pattern.

Dribble continuously in personal-space using preferred hand.

Tap a ball using the inside of the foot while walking in general space.

Approach a stationary ball and kick it forward, demonstrating two of the five critical elements of a well-developed pattern.

Volley an object with an open palm, sending it upward.

Strike a ball with a short-handled implement, sending it upward.

Jump forward or backward consecutively, using a self-turned rope.

Jump a long rope up to five times consecutively with teacher-assisted turning.

Move in personal space and general space while participating in activity or dance.

Travel demonstrating low- and high-level relationships with objects (e.g., over, under, around and through).

Differentiate between fast and slow speed in open space.

Discuss the benefits of being active and exercising.

Actively engage in physical activity during class.

Identify the heart as a muscle that grows stronger with exercise, play, and physical activity.

Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods.

Describe how proper hydration is important when participating in physical activity.

Accept personal responsibility by using equipment and space appropriately.

Follow rules and parameters of the learning environment.

Accept personal feedback from teacher.

Work independently and with others in a variety of class environments.

Follow procedures for class activities.

Follow directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment without teacher reminders.

Identify physical activity as a component of good health.

Recognize that challenges in physical activity can lead to success.

Describe positive feelings and personal reasons for enjoying physical activity.

Discuss the enjoyment of participating in activities with others.

Skip, demonstrating a well-developed pattern.

Run, using a well-developed pattern while differentiating between jogging and running.

Demonstrate four of the five critical elements for jumping and landing in a horizontal and vertical plane, using a variety of one-and two-foot takeoffs and landings.

Perform a teacher/student-designed dance/rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms.

Differentiate twisting, curling, bending and stretching actions.

Balance using various levels and body shapes, with and without moving.

Roll in different directions with a narrow or curled body shape.

Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown large ball with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

Toss underhand, demonstrating three of the five critical elements of a well-developed pattern.

Throw overhand, demonstrating two of the five critical elements of a well-developed pattern.

Dribble with preferred hand in personal and general space while walking demonstrating a well-developed pattern.

Dribble with feet in general space with control of ball and body.

By means of a continuous running approach, kick a moving ball using a well-developed kicking pattern.

Volley a lightweight object upward with consecutive hits.

While using a short-handled implement, strike an object upward with consecutive hits.

Strike a ball off a tee or cone with a long-handled implement.

Jump a self-turned rope consecutively forward and backward using a well-developed pattern.

Jump a long rope five consecutive times with skilled student turners.

Combine locomotor skills in general space.

Combine dance movement using shapes, levels and pathways with variations on time and force.

Use time and force to gradually increase and decrease movement through space.

Identify physical activity outside of physical education class that contributes to fitness (e.g., before and after school, in the regular classroom, at home, with friends and family).

Participate in physical activity in response to instruction and practice.

Recognize the need for a proper balance of good nutrition and physical activity.

Describe how proper hydration is important while participating in physical activity.

Accepts personal responsibility for class protocol and demonstrates appropriate behavior and performance in class activities with minimal teacher prompting.

Work collaboratively in pairs and small groups.

Demonstrate safe and respectful behavior towards classmates and equipment during physical activity.

Recognize the value of a healthy balance between nutrition and physical activity.

Identify physical activities that build confidence and challenge.

Identify physical activities that provide self-expression.

Discuss how working together can result in a positive outcome.

Demonstrate leaping, using a mature pattern.

Establish differentiation between running and sprinting.

Develop jumping and landing in horizontal and vertical planes.

Perform teacher-selected and developmentally appropriate dance steps and movement patterns.

Move in and out of balancing, using curling, twisting and stretching actions.

Demonstrate balance and weight transfers, using movement concepts to create and perform a dance or rhythmic activity.

Catch a gently tossed ball from a partner.

Throw an underhand toss to a partner or target with reasonable accuracy.

Dribble and travel with a ball at slow to moderate jogging speed, with control of body and ball.

Perform a controlled foot dribble in general space at slow to moderate speed.

Receive a passed ball with the inside of the foot and pass to a stationary partner.

Kick a ball along the ground and in the air while running.

Use a continuous running approach to kick a stationary ball for accuracy.

Perform intermediate jump rope skills using long and short ropes.

Recognize open space and how using it will gain advantage.

Apply locomotor skills as they relate to a variety of activities.

Combine movement concepts (e.g., direction, force, levels, and time) with skills as directed by the teacher.

Apply simple strategies and tactics in chasing activities.

Apply simple strategies in fleeing activities.

Develop a plan for participation in physical activities outside class.

Participate in activities during class without teacher prompting.

Engage in a variety of choices during recess.

Describe examples of physical activity which enhances fitness.

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

Demonstrate, with teacher direction, the health-related fitness components of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. (Body composition should not be assessed at this grade level and is not recommended.)

Generate a list of fitness-related activities in which the student participates outside of school hours.

Compare the balance of good nutrition and physical activity.

Understand the importance of hydration during physical activity.

Exhibit personal responsibility in teacher-directed activities.

Work independently for extended periods of time.

Respond appropriately to suggestions given by teacher.

Work cooperatively with peers.

Recognize others' success in movement performance.

Exhibit etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities.

Demonstrate understanding of safety, rules, and etiquette by working safely and cooperatively in physical activity.

Discuss the relationship between physical activity and good health.

Reflect on the personal selection of particular physical activities over other options.

Discuss the challenge that comes from learning a new physical activity.

Describe the positive social interactions that result from participation in physical activity.

Use spring-and-step takeoffs while jumping and landing.

Run for distance, using pacing and a well-developed pattern.

Move into and out of balances with curling, twisting, and stretching actions.

Combine locomotor skills and movement concepts (e.g., levels, shapes, extensions, pathways, force, time, and flow) to create and perform a dance or rhythmic activity with a partner.

Combine locomotor movement patterns and dance steps to create and perform an original dance.

Use various motor skills in a variety of small group practice tasks.

Catch and throw a ball above the head, at chest/waist level, and below the waist, using a well-developed pattern in a non-dynamic environment.

Throw underhand to a partner or at a target with accuracy and increased distance.

Dribble with the hand in personal space with both the preferred and non-preferred hand, using a well-developed pattern.

Dribble in general space with control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.

Throw overhand, using a well-developed pattern with accuracy.

Throw overhand to a partner, or at a target at a reasonable distance.

Volley with a two-hand overhead pattern, sending a ball upward with consecutive hits.

Dribble with feet in general space, maintaining control of ball and body while increasing and decreasing speed.

Receive a ball with the insides of the foot and pass to a moving partner in a non-dynamic environment.

Receive a ball with the outside and inside of the foot and return the pass to a stationary partner.

Combine traveling with the manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in teacher- and/or student-designed small group activities (3–5 students).

Create and perform a jump rope routine with either a short or long rope.

Apply the concept of open spaces to combination skills (e.g., getting open for a pass, dribbling to create space).

Apply the movement concepts of speed, endurance, and pacing for running.

Combine movement concepts with skills in small group (3–5) activities and/or dance.

Apply the concepts of direction and force when striking an object with a short-handled implement, sending it toward a designated target.

Apply simple offensive strategies and tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.

Apply simple defensive strategies/tactics in chasing and fleeing activities.

Recognize the types of kicks needed for different game and sport situations.

Analyze opportunities for participating in physical activity outside physical education class.

Actively engage in the activities of physical education class, both teacher-directed and independent.

Identify the components of health-related fitness (e.g., cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility).

Demonstrate prescribed warm-up and cool-down relative to level of exercise.

Exhibit responsible behavior in independent group situations.

Reflect on personal social behavior in physical activity.

Listen respectfully to corrective feedback from others (e.g., peers, adults).

Praise the movement performance of others both more and less skilled.

Accept students of all skill levels into the physical activity.

Exhibit etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities.

Work safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings.

Examine the health benefits of participating in physical activity.

Rate the enjoyment of participating in challenging and mastered physical activities.

Critique the level of enjoyment after participating in various physical activities.

Describe/compare the positive social interactions when engaged in partner, small group and large group physical activities.

Demonstrate a well-developed pattern of locomotor skills in small group practice tasks and dance.

Demonstrate a combination of locomotor and manipulative skills in a variety of small group activities.

Create a combination of moving and shooting skills to a scoring target.

Run various distances, demonstrating an understanding of pace for highest performance.

Use locomotor skills in cultural as well as creative dances with correct rhythm and pattern.

Participate in a small group activity or dance using curling, twisting, and stretching actions.

Catch a ball above the head, chest, at waist level, and along the ground using a well-developed pattern, with or without a partner.

Throw and catch a ball while both partners are moving.

Catch and throw a ball with accuracy in small group activities.

Combine foot dribbling with other skills in practice using one-on-one tasks.

Use feet to dribble and pass while moving with a partner.

Dribble with one hand or foot with accuracy in a small group activity.

Volley a ball using a two-hand overhead pattern, sending it upward to a target.

Combine manipulative skills while moving toward a target to execute a score.

Create a jump rope routine with a partner, using either a short or long rope.

Combine spatial concepts with locomotor and non-locomotor movement in small group and dance activities.

Use movement strategies in small game situations.

Apply direction and force when striking an object with a long-handled implement, sending it toward a designated target.

Use basic offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in small group games.

Distinguish the type of throw, volley or striking action needed for different activities and sporting games.

Chart and analyze physical activity outside physical education class, identifying the fitness benefits.

Engage in a wide variety of physical activities.

Identify the components of skill-related fitness (e.g., agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed).

Recognize the need for warm-up and cool-down relative to various physical activities.

Chart results of fitness assessment (pre and post). Compare the results as they relate to good health.

Design a fitness plan to address ways to use physical activity to enhance fitness.

Analyze the impact of food choices and hydration relative to physical activity, sports, and personal health.

Select physical activities to reduce stress outside of class.

Demonstrate interpersonal behavior with peers and teachers during physical activity.

Exhibit respect for self with appropriate behavior while engaging in physical activity.

Respectfully give feedback to peers.

Accept, recognize, and actively involve others with both higher and lower skill abilities into physical activities and group projects.

Apply safety principles while engaged in age-appropriate physical activities.

Compare various physical activities and the benefits derived from participation.

Express (in a written essay, visual art, or creative dance) the enjoyment and/or challenge of participating in a favorite physical activity.

Analyze different physical activities for enjoyment and challenge; identify reasons for positive or negative responses.

Describe the social benefits gained from participating in physical activity.

Create an open space by using locomotor movement and change of speed and direction during activity.

Demonstrate competency in locomotor skills as applied to small group games (i.e., 3-5 players), such as basketball, flag football, and speedball.

Combine movement with manipulative skills to reach a target and score a goal (e.g., soccer, hockey, basketball).

Demonstrate correct rhythm and patterns for a dance form (e.g., folk, social, creative, line or world dance).

Perform a rhythmic dance using drumming, and incorporate complete movement using ropes, balls, or Lummi sticks.

Use locomotor and non-locomotor skills to teach a group dance or rhythmic activity.

Catch a variety of objects from different trajectories, using varying practice tasks.

Execute consistently (i.e., 70% of the time) a well-developed underhand pattern for target games such as bowling, bocci, or horseshoes.

Dribble with the dominant hand, using a change of speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Complete a variety of practice tasks; dribble with control, changing speed and direction.

Pass and receive with the feet, using a well-developed pattern in a small group activity.

Demonstrate a complete skill by dribbling and shooting on goal with power in a game setting.

Demonstrate a well-developed form of the overhead volley through implementation in a game setting.

Create a jump rope routine with repeated patterns and combinations of movement.

Demonstrate individual strategies in a small group setting in both defensive and offensive situations to create or deny open space.

Apply speed, direction, and force using a long-handled implement, sending it toward a specific target area while in motion.

Execute an offensive tactic, such as pivots, fakes, or change of direction away from the ball, to create open space.

Reduce open space on defense, by making the body larger and reducing the passing angles.

Record daily activity and identify benefits gained. Describe how being physically active leads to a healthy body.

Participate in self-selected physical activity outside of physical education class.

Differentiate between skill-related and health-related fitness.

Explain the role of warm-up and cool-down before and after physical activity.

Design and implement a program of remediation for any area of weakness based on results of health-related fitness assessment.

Select food within each of the basic food groups, and select appropriate servings and portions for age and physical activity level.

Identify positive and negative results from stress and appropriate ways of dealing with each.

Exhibit personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrates respect for facilities and exhibits safe behaviors.

Identify and use appropriate strategies to self-reinforce positive fitness behaviors, such as positive self-talk.

Demonstrate understanding that there are differences among classmates in physical development, maturation and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback to peers.

Demonstrate understanding of rules and etiquette for physical activities, games, and dance.

Use physical activity and fitness equipment appropriately and safely, with minimal teacher guidance.

Describe how being physically active leads to a healthy body.

Identify why physical activity participation reduces stress and promotes positive social interaction.

Understand that personal challenges can be positive and reaction can build personal satisfaction through acceptance of feedback, extending effort and not being afraid to ask for help.

Describe how participation in a physical activity creates enjoyment.

Demonstrate respect for self and others in activities and games by following the rules, encouraging others, and playing in the spirit of the game or activity.