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West Virginia K–6 physical education standards

West Virginia writes its own physical education standards. They are published as WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READINESS STANDARDS FOR WELLNESS EDUCATION (2520.5), adopted 2018 and are not a version of a national framework. 109 of 112 are matched to a national standard.

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WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READINESS STANDARDS FOR WELLNESS EDUCATION (2520.5)
Adopted
2018
Source last checked
August 2, 2026
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112 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • WE.K.17K
    Develop a beginning movement vocabulary for body and spatial awareness (e.g., general/self-space, left, right, up, down, high, low).
  • WE.K.18K
    Distinguish between personal space and general space.
  • WE.K.19K
    Distinguish between and perform locomotor movements of running, hopping, jumping, galloping, and sliding.
  • WE.K.20K
    Travel in straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.
  • WE.K.21K
    Perform movements that promote cross lateral development.
  • WE.K.22K
    Make wide, narrow, round, and twisted body shapes.
  • WE.K.23K
    Move the body at high, medium, and low levels.
  • WE.K.24K
    Move to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.
  • WE.K.25K
    Transfer weight to balance on different body parts or combinations of body parts (e.g., beginner gymnastics, yoga).
  • WE.K.26K
    Develop spatial awareness of an object or person (e.g., beside, under, near, far).
  • WE.K.27K
    Recognize body responses to physical activities (e.g., increased heart rate, faster breathing, perspiration).
  • WE.K.28K
    Discuss the need for proper rest and exercise.
  • WE.K.29K
    Locate and identify a variety of body parts.
  • WE.K.30K
    Demonstrate appropriate interactions with others (e.g., partners, small groups and large groups).
  • WE.K.31K
    Identify and participate in physical activities outside of school that enhance health.
  • WE.1.161
    Develop a beginning movement vocabulary for body and spatial awareness (e.g., general/self-space, zig-zag, curve, straight, diagonal).
  • WE.1.171
    Distinguish and perform locomotor movements of skip and leap.
  • WE.1.181
    Demonstrate directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up, down, left, and right.
  • WE.1.191
    Balance an object on various body parts (e.g., ball on hand, bean bag on foot).
  • WE.1.201
    Bounce and catch a ball.
  • WE.1.211
    Combine locomotor skills with pathways (e.g., straight, zigzag, and curved).
  • WE.1.221
    Create expressive movement sequences to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.
  • WE.1.231
    Recognize basic movement concepts of personal and general space (e.g., directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up and down).
  • WE.1.241
    Recognize the body responses to physical activity (e.g., increased heart/breathing rate, muscle fatigue, exhaustion levels).
  • WE.1.251
    Explain the importance of proper rest and exercise.
  • WE.1.261
    Identify and explore large muscle groups.
  • WE.1.271
    Describe and participate in appropriate physical activities during recess and outside of school.
  • WE.1.281
    Demonstrate appropriate interactions with others (e.g., partners, small groups, and large groups).
  • WE.2.192
    Combine locomotor skills with pathways (e.g., straight, zigzag, and curved) and levels (e.g., high, medium, and low).
  • WE.2.202
    Practice chasing, fleeing, and evading in a variety of physical activities.
  • WE.2.212
    Combine balance, transfer of weight, and rolling movements in a repeatable sequence (e.g., beginner gymnastics, animal movements, yoga).
  • WE.2.222
    Perform dance sequences to a variety of beats, tempos, and rhythms.
  • WE.2.232
    Demonstrate directional movements of forward, backward, sideways, up, down, left, and right.
  • WE.2.242
    Kick, throw, catch, and strike an object from a stationary position.
  • WE.2.252
    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.
  • WE.2.262
    Locate and discuss large muscle groups.
  • WE.2.272
    Follow rules, procedures, and safe practices individually and when in a group.
  • WE.2.282
    Participate in two physical activities that bring personal enjoyment during recess or outside of the school environment.
  • WE.3.163
    Throw an object in an underhand and overhand method.
  • WE.3.173
    Catch a moving object.
  • WE.3.183
    Dribble a ball with hands from a stationary and a moving position.
  • WE.3.193
    Direct an object to a target (e.g., kick, roll, throw, and strike).
  • WE.3.203
    Jump to an established rhythm continuously.
  • WE.3.213
    Perform simple sequences in time to music.
  • WE.3.223
    Continuously strike an object (e.g., balloon with hand, ball with foot).
  • WE.3.233
    Demonstrate strategies for chasing, fleeing, and evading.
  • WE.3.243
    Practice proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).
  • WE.3.253
    Practice proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).
  • WE.3.263
    Practice proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).
  • WE.3.273
    Demonstrate a procedure for monitoring heart rate.
  • WE.3.283
    Distinguish between physical activities that are moderate-to-vigorous in intensity.
  • WE.3.293
    Identify personally enjoyable physical activities.
  • WE.3.303
    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.
  • WE.3.313
    Explore the components of the F.I.T.T. Principle: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
  • WE.3.323
    Work cooperatively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.
  • WE.3.333
    Use specific feedback to improve performance.
  • WE.3.343
    Explain the importance of rules and etiquette in physical activities.
  • WE.4.164
    Demonstrate critical elements or components for the kick, catch, throw, dribble with hands and feet, and jump/land.
  • WE.4.174
    Strike, toss, and catch objects using short and long-handled implements.
  • WE.4.184
    Volley an object to self.
  • WE.4.194
    Jump a single rope continuously using a variety of jump skills.
  • WE.4.204
    Apply strategies for chasing, fleeing, and evading in a variety of activities.
  • WE.4.214
    Perform rhythmic sequences using equipment.
  • WE.4.224
    Dribble and kick an object while moving.
  • WE.4.234
    Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).
  • WE.4.244
    Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).
  • WE.4.254
    Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).
  • WE.4.264
    Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.
  • WE.4.274
    Match various exercises to the appropriate fitness components (e.g., push-up to upper body strength, curl up to abdominal strength).
  • WE.4.284
    Identify the components of the F.I.T.T. principle of exercise: frequency, intensity, time, and type.
  • WE.4.294
    Identify the characteristics of activities needed to maintain health-related fitness.
  • WE.4.304
    Work cooperatively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.
  • WE.4.314
    Demonstrates the importance of rules and etiquette in physical activities.
  • WE.4.324
    Define fair play and provide examples of fair play in a variety of activities.
  • WE.4.334
    Identify examples of appropriate feedback.
  • WE.5.185
    Perform various motor skill techniques to independently develop/improve coordination.
  • WE.5.195
    Perform simple dance sequences using smooth transitions in speed, level, and direction in time to music.
  • WE.5.205
    Perform jump sequences with partner(s) using equipment.
  • WE.5.215
    Throw overhand with force and accuracy.
  • WE.5.225
    Dribble with hands or feet while evading an opponent.
  • WE.5.235
    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.
  • WE.5.245
    Use an implement to strike an object with force and accuracy.
  • WE.5.255
    Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).
  • WE.5.265
    Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).
  • WE.5.275
    Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).
  • WE.5.285
    Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.
  • WE.5.295
    Participate in warm-up and cool-down procedures before and after vigorous activities.
  • WE.5.305
    Describe the health benefits of regular participation in physical activity.
  • WE.5.315
    Define the components of the F.I.T.T. principle of exercise (e.g., frequency, intensity, time, and type).
  • WE.5.325
    Demonstrate knowledge of the five health related fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility).
  • WE.5.335
    Demonstrate knowledge of skill related fitness (e.g., speed, agility, balance, reaction time, power, coordination).
  • WE.5.345
    Identify school and community programs promoting lifelong physical activity.
  • WE.5.355
    Engage in lifestyle behaviors to increase physical activity outside of the physical education setting.
  • WE.5.365
    Record physical activity participation (e.g., in and outside physical education).
  • WE.5.375
    Work collaboratively, productively, and safely with a partner or small group.
  • WE.5.385
    Participate appropriately with those having different skills and abilities.
  • WE.5.395
    Demonstrate fair play in competitive settings regardless of the outcome.
  • WE.5.405
    Respectfully provide appropriate feedback to others.
  • WE.6.416
    Perform independently in physical activity to improve skills and fitness.
  • WE.6.426
    Perform basic skills necessary to participate in individual, dual, team, and lifetime activities.
  • WE.6.436
    Perform social and/or multicultural dances.
  • WE.6.446
    Participate in physical activity in addition to physical education class.
  • WE.6.456
    Identify lifelong physical activity opportunities (e.g., walk/run, bike, hike, dance, strength training).
  • WE.6.466
    Demonstrate proper form when performing the following muscular strength and endurance exercises (e.g., curl up, sit up, plank, push up).
  • WE.6.476
    Demonstrate proper form when developing flexibility (e.g., trunk lift, sit and reach, shoulder stretch).
  • WE.6.486
    Demonstrate proper pacing technique when running for various periods of time or distance (e.g., sprint, jog, mile-run).
  • WE.6.496
    Use fitness assessment results to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and plan for personal improvement.
  • WE.6.506
    Describe the fitness benefits of a variety of physical activities (e.g., stretching, cardio, strength training).
  • WE.6.516
    Describe the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities when participating in physical fitness.
  • WE.6.526
    Work cooperatively and productively in a group to accomplish a set goal/task.
  • WE.6.536
    Follow rules, procedures, etiquette for safety and fair play.
  • WE.6.546
    Practice behaviors that are supportive and inclusive in physical activity.

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