Kindergarten PE Oklahoma Standards

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.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping) while maintaining balance.

Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade two.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Throws underhand and overhand with opposite foot forward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade four.

Drops a ball or object and catches it before it bounces twice.

Catches a large ball or object tossed by a skilled thrower.

Dribbles a ball with one hand attempting second contact.

Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade four.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appearing in grade two.

Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position demonstrating two of the five critical elements of mature kicking.

Volleys a lightweight object (balloon), sending it upward.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade four.

Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade two.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade four.

Executes a single jump with a self-turned rope.

Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Turns a long rope with a mature form.

Performs jumping and landing actions with balance.

Performs jumping and landing actions with balance.

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

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support. Forms wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade one.

Roll sideways in a narrow body shape.

Differentiates between movement in personal (self-space) and general space.

Moves in personal space to a rhythm.

Travels in three different pathways (straight, zig-zag, and weaving).

Travels in general space with different speeds.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class. (e.g., before and after school, at home, at the park, with friends, with family).

Actively participates in physical education class.

Engaged in MVPA 50% of class time.

Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade three.

Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.

Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules).

Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.

Follows instruction/directions when prompted.

Shares equipment and space with others.

Recognizes the established protocols for class activities.

Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.

Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.

Acknowledges that some physical activities are challenging/difficult.

Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.

Discusses the enjoyment of playing with friends.

Demonstrates socially acceptable conflict resolution skills.