Grade 1 PE OLS Standards

Identify opportunities for physical activity during the school day.

Recognize more physical activity leads to additional health benefits.

Demonstrate knowledge of critical elements of fundamental motor skills.

Strike an object (e.g., ball, balloon) using different body parts.

Identifies health benefits as reasons to value physical activity.

Applies Knowledge of Concepts, Principles, Strategies and Tactics Related to Movement and Performance.

Throw using variations in time/force.

Kick a ball for force using a backswing with the kicking leg and stepping next to the ball without hesitating or stopping prior to kick.

Work independently and complete activities.

Identify activities that align with each component of health-related fitness.

Responsible behavior in physical activity settings.

Demonstrates Competency in a Variety of Motor Skills and Movement Patterns.

Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts related to body, space, effort and relationships.

Demonstrate an understanding of relationships (e.g., lead, follow, over, under) in a variety of physical activities.

Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food and beverage choices for physical activity.

Balance in a variety of ways using equipment (e.g., balance ball or board) and/or apparatus (e.g., beam or box).

Repeat cue words for fundamental motor skills and apply them to improve performance.

Demonstrate willingness to work with a variety of partners in physical education activities.

Differentiate among non-locomotor and manipulative skills.

Demonstrate cooperation and consideration of others in partner and group physical activities.

Explain rules related to safety and activity-specific procedures.

Apply concepts of self and general space to accomplish movement tasks.

Roll a ball to a specified target.

Describes current level of physical activity and identifies additional physical activity opportunities.

Demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.

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

Respond positively to reminders of appropriate safety procedures.

Perform a variety of different rocking (e.g., forward/backward, side/side) and rolling skills (e.g., log, egg, parachute, circle, shoulder).

Catch a self-tossed object with hands or an implement.

Demonstrate gallop and hop locomotor skills using critical elements.

Describe movement vocabulary terms in body, space, effort and relationships.

Dribble an object with hands and feet in a stable environment through self and general space.

Demonstrates the Knowledge and Skills to Achieve and Maintain a Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and Fitness.

Identifies reasons to participate in physical activity.

Follow directions and handle equipment safely.

Recognizes the Value of Physical Activity for Health, Enjoyment, Challenge, Self-Expression and/or Social Interaction.

Follow instructions and class procedures while participating in physical education activities.

Apply different degrees of force, speed and direction when directed by the teacher.

Know and follow procedures and safe practices.

Understand the principles, components and practices of health-related physical fitness.

Exhibits Responsible Personal and Social Behavior that Respects Self and Others.

Demonstrate developing control of fundamental manipulative skills.

Identify ways to strengthen muscles.

Identify why a physical activity is fun.

Identify ways to stretch muscles in the upper and lower body.

Move to a rhythmic beat or pattern.

Use non-locomotor skills in exploratory and controlled settings and in response to verbal and non-verbal (e.g., mirroring or matching a partner) stimuli.

Perform locomotor skills (e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, hop) while changing pathway, direction and/or speed.

Track the amount of physical activity within the school day.