Grade 6 PE Maryland Standards

Self-Expression and Enjoyment

Challenge

Health

Rules and Etiquette

Working with Others

Accepting Feedback

Personal Responsibility

Fitness Knowledge

Engages in Physical Activity

Physical Activity Knowledge

Movement Concepts

Reducing Space

Offensive Strategies

Shot Selection

Using Tactics & Shots

Creating Space - Through Variation

Transitions

Reducing Space - Using Denial

Reducing Space - Changing Size and Shape

Creating Space - Offensive Tactics

Creating Space - Movement

Individual Performance Activities

Outdoor Pursuits

Catching with a Short or Long-Handled Implement

Striking with a Long-Handled Implement

Target Games/Propel an Object

Two-hand volley

Volley

Weight Transfer

Forehand & Backhand

Striking

Serving

Defensive Skills

Shooting on a Goal

Dribbling/Ball Control

Offensive Skill

Passing & Receiving

Catching

Throwing

Dance & Rhythms

Motor Skills and Movement Patterns

Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for one dance form.

Strikes with a mature overhand pattern in a non-dynamic environment for net or wall games.

Demonstrates the mature form of the forehand and backhand strokes with a short-handled implement in net games.

Transfers weight with correct timing for a striking pattern.

Forehand volleys with a mature pattern and control using a short-handled implement.

Two-hand volleys with control in a variety of practice tasks.

Demonstrates an ability to propel an object for a modified target game.

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement with force in a variety of practice tasks.

Catches, with a mature pattern, from different trajectories, using a variety of objects in varying practice tasks while using an implement.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one self-selected outdoor activity.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one self-selected individual performance activity.

Throws with a mature pattern for distance or power appropriate to the practice task.

Catches a variety of objects from different trajectories with a mature pattern in varying practice tasks.

Passes and receives with hands while changing direction and speed with competency.

Throws, while stationary, a leading pass to a moving receiver.

Performs pivots, fakes, and jab steps designed to create open space during practice tasks.

Performs the following offensive skills without defensive pressure: pivot, give and go, and fakes.

Dribbles with dominant hand using a change of speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Foot-dribbles or dribbles with an implement with control, changing speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Shoots on goal with power in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Maintains defensive-ready position with weight on balls of feet, arms extended, and eyes on midsection of the offensive player.

Performs an underhand serve with control for net and wall games.

Concepts and Strategies

Creates open space in combination with movement concepts.

Identifies the correct defensive play based on the situation.

Varies application of force during dance or gymnastic activities.

Makes appropriate decisions based on the weather, level of difficulty due to conditions, or ability to ensure the safety of self and others.

Executes at least one of the following offensive tactics to create open space: moves to open space without the ball; uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes; give and go.

Reduces open space on defense by making the body larger and reducing passing angles.

Reduces open space by not allowing the catch (denial) or by allowing the catch but not the return pass.

Transitions from offense to defense or defense to offense by recovering quickly.

Creates open space in net or wall games with a short-handled implement by varying force and direction.

Reduces offensive options for opponents by returning to midcourt position.

Selects appropriate shot based on location of the object in relation to the target.

Identifies open spaces and attempts to strike object into that space.

Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Activity and Fitness

Identifies three influences on physical activity.

Participates in a variety of moderate-tovigorous physical activities (cardio-kick, step aerobics, aerobic dance, recreational team sports, outdoor pursuits, or dance activities).

Identifies the components of skillrelated fitness.

Sets and monitors a self-selected physical activity goal based on current fitness level.

Employs correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Responsible Personal and Social Behavior

Exhibits personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for facilities, and exhibiting safe behaviors.

Identifies and uses appropriate strategies to self-reinforce positive fitness behaviors.

Demonstrates self-responsibility by implementing specific corrective feedback to improve performance.

Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation, and skill level by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Cooperates with a small group of classmates.

Identifies the rules and etiquette for activities.

Recognizes the Value of Physical Activity

Describes how being physically active leads to a healthy body.

Identifies components of physical activity that provide opportunities for reducing stress and for social interaction.

Recognizes individual challenges and copes in a positive way, such as extending effort, asking for help or feedback, and/or modifying the tasks.

Recognizes that skills will develop over time with appropriate practice.

Describes how moving competently in a physical activity setting creates enjoyment.

Identifies how self-expression and physical activity are related.