Kindergarten Physical Education Curriculum Objectives

2010 - 2011

Movement education concepts  (NASPE Standard #1, 2)

1. Student demonstrates movement education concepts of self and general space, pathways, directions and levels in simple movement challenges.

Static and dynamic balance  (NASPE Standard  #1, 2)

1. Student demonstrates static and dynamic balance in low organized games and gymnastics. 

Identifies large and small body parts  (NASPE Standard #1, 2)

1. Student demonstrates an understanding of body awareness concepts.

Locomotor skills (NASPE Standard #1, 2)

1. Student participates in relays and low organized games exhibiting a minimum of three locomotor skills with speed and control.

Uses basic game concepts/simple rules (NASPE Standard #1, 2)

1. Student develops and uses basic game concepts and simple rules with teacher guidance.

Explores/practices manipulative skills (NASPE Standard #1, 2)

1. Student explores and practices the manipulative skills of throwing, catching, bouncing, kicking, rolling and striking.

Practices social skills  (NASPE Standard #5)

1. Student demonstrates taking turns, listening to others, following directions, and asking for assistance, if necessary, on a regular basis.

Participates readily  (NASPE Standard #6)

1. Student experiences enjoyment during many forms of movement.