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GRADE: K-2

SUBJECT: Physical Education

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Physical Education is a course in which K-2 students learn fundamental loco-motor skills. They also learn cooperation and sportsmanship skills that are practiced on a daily basis. Coordination development is also an integral aspect of K-2 Physical Education.

COURSE BENCHMARKS:

1. The students will use cooperation skills during class.

2. Exhibits fundamental loco-motor skills.

3. Demonstrates sportsmanship during game activities.

4. Illustrates hand-eye coordination skills.

5. Identify and use different body parts during stretching and exercises.

6. Define basic rules of play during team activities.

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Benchmark 1: The students will use cooperation skills during class.

Indicators:

A. Demonstrates sharing during group activities.

B. Identify the importance of working together.

C. Raises hand and doesn't interrupt when they want to speak.

Benchmark 2: Exhibits fundamental loco-motor skills.

Indicators:

A. Illustrates running, skipping, galloping, and hopping form.

B. Practices loco-motor skills during basic game activities.

C. Uses different combinations of movements. (examples: locomotor, variations of speed, and rhythms)

Benchmark 3: Demonstrates sportmanship during game activities.

Indicators:

A. Uses compliments and encouragement instead of put downs.

B. List behaviors that exhibit good sportsmanship. (example: shaking hands)

C. Demonstrates sportmanship through verbal and non-verbal communication.

Benchmark 4: Illustrates hand-eye coordination skills.

Indicators:

A. Demonstrates catching skills during class.

B. Demonstrates hitting and batting skills during groups activities, (examples include: T-ball and pillo-pollo)

C. List activites that improve hand-eye coordination.

Benchmark 5: Identify and use different body parts during stretching and exercises.

Indicators:

A. Understands basic stretching concepts. (examples include: space, twisting, and balancing)

B. Engages in activities that build strength and endurance.

C. Knows the different body parts and why they need exercise.

Benchmark 6: Define basic rules of play during team activities.

Indicators:

A. Understands the purpose of rules.

B. Uses equipment with respect.