Third Grade Physical Education Standards

Movement Concepts

-Body and space awareness

- Speed variations

-Level changes

-Directional changes during activity

-Appropriate changes in body shapes

-Perform movement sequences

-Qualities of force and flow in skill  

 activities

Locomotor Skills

-Walk/Run

-Gallop/Skip

-Hop/Jump

-Leap/Slide

-Chase/Flee

Non-Locomotor Skills

-Continuous Rolls

-Balance on Various Body Parts

-Vestibular movement

-Cross lateral movement

-Tracking

-Bi-lateral movement

-Proprioception

Manipulative Skills

-Dribbling

-Kicking

-Trapping

-Throwing

-Catching

-Volleying

-Striking

Lifetime Fitness/Personal Wellness

-Aerobic activity

-Monitor heart rate during exercise

-Participate/identify warm-up,  

 conditioning, and cool-down  

 activities

-Identify components of health-

 related physical fitness

-Describe how physical activity

 promotes brain development and

 learning readiness

Personal and Social Behavior

-Understand and apply safety rules

-Understand team cooperative and  

 communication skills

-Active listening

-Follows directions

Third Grade Physical Education Concept Standards

Motor Skills

(S1.B1.a.3)

Uses a mature form on the following skills: throw, catch, kick, volley, dribble with hands, dribble with feet, and strike.

(S1.B1.b.3)

Develops and refines a creative dance into a repeatable pattern.

(S1.B1.c.3)

Jumps and lands for height and distance using a mature form.

(S1.B1.d.3)

Develops and refines an individual short-rope routine using a variety of basic skills.

(S1.B1.e.3)

Demonstrates the ability to change directions quickly while the body is in motion.

(S1.B1.f.3)

Transfers and supports body weight on upper body.

Learning Concepts

(S2.B1.a.3)

Demonstrates knowledge of key elements related to throw, catch, kick, volley, dribble with hands,

dribble with feet, and strike.

(S2.B1.b.3)

 Explains the necessity of transferring weight from the back to the front leg during any action that  

 propels an object forward.

(S2.B1.c.3)

Explains how appropriate practice improves performance.

(S2.B1.d.3)

Designs a new game, including rules.

(S2.B1.e.3)

Identifies physical and psychological benefits that result from long term participation in physical activity.

Active Participation

(S3.B1.a.3)

Identifies at least one activity for participation on a regular basis outside of physical education class.

(S3.B1.b.3)

Recognizes the opportunities for physical activity in the community.

(S3.B1.c.3)

Maintains a physical activity log documenting activity date.

(S3.B1.d.3)

Accumulates at least 60-minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity outside of physical education class on most days of the week.

Physical Fitness

(S4.B1.a.3)

Participates in selected activities that develop and maintain each component of physical fitness.

(S4.B1.b.3)

Understands the importance of being active within the target heart zone.

(S4.B1.c.3)

Monitors heart rate during aerobic activity.

(S4.B1.d.3)

Meets the specific health related fitness standards.

(S4.B1.e.3)

Identifies strengths and weaknesses based upon the results of health related fitness assessment.

Personal and Social Behavior

(S5.B1.a.3)

Cooperates with all class members by taking turns and sharing equipment.

(S5.B1.b.3)

Accepts the teacher’s decision without displaying negative reactions.

(S5.B1.c.3)

Assesses and takes responsibility for behavior choices without blaming others.

(S5.B1.d.3)

Recognizes and appreciates similar and different skill abilities of peers.

(S5.B1.e.3)

Encourages others regularly and refrains from derogatory statements.

Activity Appreciation

(S6.B1.a.3)

Identifies positive feelings associated with participation in physical activities.

(S6.B1.b.3)

Recognizes the impact of physical activity on health.

(S6.B1.c.3)

Displays persistence in learning new motor skills.

(S6.B1.d.3)

Recognizes the impact of practice on skill improvement.