Kindergarten PE Nebraska Standards

Physical Activity Skills and Movement Patterns

Performs locomotor skills in a variety of environments.

Hops, gallops, jogs, runs, walks, slides, skips, and leaps while maintaining balance.

Jumps vertically and lands with balance.

Jumps horizontally and lands with balance.

Exhibits a variety of locomotor skills in rhythmic activities led by teacher.

Performs non-locomotor skills in a variety of environments.

Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support.

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

Rolls sideways in a narrow body shape.

Curls and stretches the body and/or parts of the body.

Performs manipulative skills in a variety of environments.

Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.

Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.

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

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

Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of 5 critical elements.

Volleys a lightweight object underhand, sending it upward.

Strikes a lightweight object with a short-handled implement.

Completes a single jump with self-turned rope.

Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Movement Concepts, Strategies, and Tactics

Demonstrates knowledge of movement concepts in a variety of environments.

Differentiates between movement in self space and general space.

Moves to a rhythm in self space.

Travels in straight, curved, and zig zag pathways.

Travels at different speeds in general space.

Health-Related Physical Activity and Fitness

Demonstrates the knowledge to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity.

Identifies active play opportunities outside of physical education class.

Engages in physical activity.

Participates in physical activity in physical education class.

Exhibits the knowledge to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Recognizes that moving fast increases heart rate and breathing.

Communicates the importance of health-related fitness components and nutrition for physical activity.

Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.

Responsible Behavior

Exhibits personal responsibility in physical activity settings.

Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns).

Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.

Accepts and responds to specific corrective feedback from teacher and peers.

Follows instructions when prompted.

Exhibits responsible social behavior when working with others.

Shares equipment and space with others.

Follows rules and demonstrates proper etiquette.

Recognizes protocol for class activities.

Participates safely in physical activities.

Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.

Physical Activity Benefits

Recognizes the benefits of physical activity for health.

Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.

Recognizes the benefits of physical activity for challenge.

Acknowledges that some physical activities are difficult/challenging.

Recognizes the benefits of physical activity for self-expression and enjoyment.

Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.

Discusses the enjoyment of playing with friends.