Grade 3 PE OLS Standards

Identify the choices to make (e.g., shoot, pass, dribble) to score a goal or point.

Work cooperatively with a partner in the development of an activity, dance sequence or game.

Understand the purpose of and apply appropriate rules, procedures and safe practices in physical activity settings.

Modify movement to meet the demands of a task (e.g., throw with more or less force to reach a target or teammate).

Recognize that physical activity provides opportunities for social interaction.

Follow rules, safe practices and engage in class activities.

Take turns using equipment or performing a task.

Identify school, home and community physical activity opportunities to meet physical activity guidelines.

Identify the frequency and type of exercise in relationship to the FITT principle.

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

Demonstrate knowledge of critical elements for more complex motor skills.

Kick a ball with the inside of the foot to a target using the critical elements.

Throw overhand with force using appropriate critical elements.

Interact positively with others in partner and small group activities without regard to individual differences.

Recognize characteristics of the equipment and environment that affect safe play.

Assess heart rate during physical activity and exercise.

Identifies multiple, specific health benefits as a reason to value physical activity.

Interact and communicate positively with others.

Analyze the results of a fitness assessment to determine areas in a healthy fitness zone (HFZ).

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

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

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

Identify two health benefits from different dimensions (e.g., physical, emotional, intellectual) by participation in physical activity.

Identify equipment-specific safety rules and follow them.

Responsible behavior in physical activity settings.

Identify a variety of nutritious food choices from each food group that will help balance the body with physical activity.

Combine locomotor and non-locomotor skills into movement patterns.

Send (e.g., pass, roll) an object to a target using critical elements in a stable environment.

Recognize offensive and defensive situations.

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

Strike an object with an implement using the critical elements.

Apply the critical elements of fundamental manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.

Dribble and maintain control while moving through space using the critical elements.

Balance on different bases of support and on apparatus demonstrating different levels, shapes and patterns.

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

Describe the critical elements of the manipulative skills (e.g., throw, catch, kick, strike) and activity-specific skills.

Demonstrate and apply basic tactics and principles of movement.

Identify specific activities that could improve each health-related fitness component.

Demonstrate acceptance of skill and ability of others through verbal and non-verbal behavior.

Catch a variety of objects in dynamic conditions using the critical elements.

Explain how appropriate practice improves performance.

Understand the principles, components and practices of health-related physical fitness to maintain or improve one's level of fitness.

Cooperate with a partner or small group by taking turns and sharing equipment.

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

Identify reasons for enjoying a selected physical activity.

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

Jump rope demonstrating a variety of footwork skills.

Describes current level of physical activity and identifies additional physical activity opportunities to create calorie balance.

Demonstrate cooperation with others when resolving conflicts.

Perform a sequence of movements (e.g., dance, gymnastics, jump rope) with a beginning, middle and end.

Expresses multiple, specific reasons (enjoyment, challenge, social) to participate in physical activity.

Identify activities to improve muscular strength and endurance in the core area.

Identify the feelings that come with the challenge of learning a new physical activity.

Track physical activity minutes inside and outside of school to determine progress toward daily recommendation.

Explain how the characteristics of an object (e.g., size, material, weight) affect performance of manipulative skills.

Demonstrate cooperation with others when resolving conflict.