Kindergarten PE Maryland Standards

Self-Expression and Enjoyment

Challenge

Health

Safety

Rules and Etiquette

Working with Others

Accepting Feedback

Corrective Feedback

Personal Responsibility

Nutrition

Fitness Knowledge

Physical Activity Engagement

Physical Activity Knowledge

Speed, Direction, & Force

Pathways, Shapes, & Levels

Space

Jumping Rope

Striking with a Long-Handled Implement

Catching with a Short-Handled Implement

Striking with a Short-Handled Implement

Underhand Volley

Kicking

Dribbling with Feet

Dribbling with Hands

Catching

Overhand Throw

Underhand Throw

Rolling a Ball

Combinations - Balance and Weight Transfers

Curling, Stretching, Twisting, and Bending

Weight Transfer - Rolling

Weight Transfer

Balance

Dance

Jumping and Landing

Jogging for Distance

Hopping, Galloping, Jogging, Running, Sliding, and Skipping

Motor Skills and Movement Patterns

Performs locomotor skills with balance.

Rolls a ball with the opposite foot forward.

Demonstrates an underhand throw with the opposite foot forward.

This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.

Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.

Dribbles a ball with 1 hand, attempting the second contact.

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

Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating some critical elements.

Volleys a lightweight object, sending it upward.

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

Drops a ball and catches it with a short-handled implement before the ball bounces twice in a nondynamic environment.

This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.

This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.

Executes a single jump with a self-turned rope.

Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Performs horizontal and vertical jumping and landing actions with balance.

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

Maintains balance on different bases of support.

Forms wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes.

This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 1st grade.

Demonstrates rolling sideways in a narrow body shape.

Contrasts the actions of curling and stretching.

This skill becomes a developmentally appropriate practice beginning in 2nd grade.

Concepts and Strategies

Identifies personal space.

Identifies general space.

Travels forward and sideways while changing directions quickly in response to a signal.

Identifies three pathways (straight, curved, and zigzag).

Demonstrates the relationship of over, under, through, behind, next to, right, left, up, down, forward, backward, and in front of by using the body and/or object.

HEALTH-ENHANCING LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS

Identifies active play opportunities outside of physical education class.

Participates in physical education class.

Participates in activities that increase the heart rate.

Identifies the chest as a place on the body to feel their heartbeat with one hand.

Identifies foods that fuel your body.

Recognizes the relationship between nutrition and physical activity.

Responsible Personal and Social Behavior

Follows directions in a group setting.

Responds to signals when transitioning from one activity to another.

Recognizes that practice helps skill development.

Uses verbal and visual cues to improve skill performance.

Identifies the importance of corrective feedback on performance.

Responds to an adult when asked.

Exhibits strategies for dealing with conflicts, such as sharing, taking turns, and compromising.

Shows awareness for the established protocol for classroom activities.

Appropriately handles materials and equipment.

Follows basic safety rules with adult guidance and support.

Recognizes the Value of Physical Activity

Recognizes that physical activity can be fun and enjoyable.

Identifies some physical activities that can be challenging.

Demonstrates enjoyment of playing with other children.

Shows satisfaction or seeks acknowledgment when completing a task or solving a problem.