West Virginia K–6 physical education standards

Develop a beginning movement vocabulary for body and spatial awareness (e.g., general/self-space, left, right, up, down, high, low).

Distinguish between personal space and general space.

Distinguish between and perform locomotor movements of running, hopping, jumping, galloping, and sliding.

Travel in straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.

Perform movements that promote cross lateral development.

Make wide, narrow, round, and twisted body shapes.

Move the body at high, medium, and low levels.

Move to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.

Transfer weight to balance on different body parts or combinations of body parts (e.g., beginner gymnastics, yoga).

Develop spatial awareness of an object or person (e.g., beside, under, near, far).

Recognize body responses to physical activities (e.g., increased heart rate, faster breathing, perspiration).

Discuss the need for proper rest and exercise.

Locate and identify a variety of body parts.

Demonstrate appropriate interactions with others (e.g., partners, small groups and large groups).

Identify and participate in physical activities outside of school that enhance health.

Develop a beginning movement vocabulary for body and spatial awareness (e.g., general/self-space, zig-zag, curve, straight, diagonal).

Distinguish and perform locomotor movements of skip and leap.

Demonstrate directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up, down, left, and right.

Balance an object on various body parts (e.g., ball on hand, bean bag on foot).

Bounce and catch a ball.

Combine locomotor skills with pathways (e.g., straight, zigzag, and curved).

Create expressive movement sequences to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.

Recognize basic movement concepts of personal and general space (e.g., directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up and down).

Recognize the body responses to physical activity (e.g., increased heart/breathing rate, muscle fatigue, exhaustion levels).

Explain the importance of proper rest and exercise.

Identify and explore large muscle groups.

Describe and participate in appropriate physical activities during recess and outside of school.

Demonstrate appropriate interactions with others (e.g., partners, small groups, and large groups).

Combine locomotor skills with pathways (e.g., straight, zigzag, and curved) and levels (e.g., high, medium, and low).

Practice chasing, fleeing, and evading in a variety of physical activities.

Combine balance, transfer of weight, and rolling movements in a repeatable sequence (e.g., beginner gymnastics, animal movements, yoga).

Perform dance sequences to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.

Demonstrate directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up, down, left, and right.

Kick, throw, catch, and strike an object from a stationary position.

Identify and discuss the components associated with health-related fitness (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition) and participate in activities to improve fitness.

Locate and discuss large muscle groups.

Follow rules, procedures, and safe practices individually and when in a group.

Participate in two physical activities that bring personal enjoyment during recess or outside of the school environment.

Throw an object in an underhand and overhand method.

Catch a moving object.

Dribble a ball with hands from a stationary and a moving position.

Direct an object to a target (e.g., kick, roll, throw, and strike).

Jump to an established rhythm continuously.

Perform simple sequences in time to music.

Continuously strike an object (e.g., balloon with hand, ball with foot).

Demonstrate strategies for chasing, fleeing, and evading.

Practice proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).

Practice proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).

Practice proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).

Demonstrate a procedure for monitoring heart rate.

Distinguish between physical activities that are moderate-to-vigorous in intensity.

Identify personally enjoyable physical activities.

Explain the benefits of different kinds of fitness (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) and demonstrate exercises/activities for each.

Explore the components of the F.I.T.T. Principle: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Work cooperatively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.

Use specific feedback to improve performance.

Explain the importance of rules and etiquette in physical activities.

Demonstrate critical elements or components for the kick, catch, throw, dribble with hands and feet, and jump/land.

Strike, toss, and catch objects using short and long-handled implements.

Volley an object to self.

Jump a single rope continuously using a variety of jump skills.

Apply strategies for chasing, fleeing, and evading in a variety of activities.

Perform rhythmic sequences using equipment.

Dribble and kick an object while moving.

Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).

Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).

Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).

Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.

Match various exercises to the appropriate fitness components (e.g., push-up to upper body strength, curl up to abdominal strength).

Identify the components of the F.I.T.T. principle of exercise: frequency, intensity, time, and type.

Identify the characteristics of activities needed to maintain health-related fitness.

Work cooperatively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.

Demonstrates the importance of rules and etiquette in physical activities.

Define fair play and provide examples of fair play in a variety of activities.

Identify examples of appropriate feedback.

Perform various motor skill techniques to independently develop/improve coordination.

Perform simple dance sequences using smooth transitions in speed, level, and direction in time to music.

Perform jump sequences with partner(s) using equipment.

Throw overhand with force and accuracy.

Dribble with hands or feet while evading an opponent.

Utilize critical elements or components for dribbling with feet and hands and striking with short and long-handled implements to improve performance in a game setting.

Use an implement to strike an object with force and accuracy.

Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).

Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).

Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).

Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.

Participate in warm-up and cool-down procedures before and after vigorous activities.

Describe the health benefits of regular participation in physical activity.

Define the components of the F.I.T.T. principle of exercise (e.g., frequency, intensity, time, and type).

Demonstrate knowledge of the five health related fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility).

Demonstrate knowledge of skill related fitness (e.g., speed, agility, balance, reaction time, power, coordination).

Identify school and community programs promoting lifelong physical activity.

Engage in lifestyle behaviors to increase physical activity outside of the physical education setting.

Record physical activity participation (e.g., in and outside physical education).

Work collaboratively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.

Participate appropriately with those having different skills and abilities.

Demonstrate fair play in competitive settings regardless of the outcome.

Respectfully provide appropriate feedback to others.

Perform independently in physical activity to improve skills and fitness.

Perform basic skills necessary to participate in individual, dual, team, and lifetime activities.

Perform social and/or multicultural dances.

Participate in physical activity in addition to physical education class.

Identify lifelong physical activity opportunities (e.g., walk/run, bike, hike, dance, strength training).

Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).

Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).

Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).

Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.

Describe the fitness benefits of a variety of physical activities (e.g., stretching, cardio, strength training).

Describe the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities when participating in physical fitness.

Work cooperatively and productively in a group to accomplish a set goal/task.

Follow rules, procedures, etiquette for safety and fair play.

Practice behaviors that are supportive and inclusive in physical activity.