Kindergarten PE Utah Standards

Students will appraise the personal value of physical activity as a tool for wellness, challenges, and interacting with appropriate social skills with friends and family.

Students will develop cooperative skills and positive personal behavior through communication and respect for self and others.

Students will understand the components necessary to maintain a healthy level of fitness to support physical activity.

Students will apply knowledge to attain efficient movement and performance.

Students will achieve a level of competency in motor skills and movement patterns.

Perform hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, jumping, and landing while maintaining balance.

Toss underhand with opposite foot forward.

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

Tap a ball using the inside of the foot sending it forward.

Kick a stationary ball from a stationary position.

Volley a lightweight object (e.g., a balloon), sending it upward.

Strike a lightweight object with a short-handled implement.

Execute a single jump with self-turned rope.

Jump a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

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

Contrast the actions of curling and stretching the body.

Maintain momentary stillness on different bases of support.

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

Transfer weight from one foot to another using various speeds.

Roll sideways in a narrow body shape.

Drop a ball and catch it before it bounces twice.

Catch a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.

Differentiate between movement in personal space and general space.

Travel in three different pathways.

Travel in general space with different speeds.

Identify active play opportunities outside physical education class.

Actively participate in physical activities in class.

Recognize that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe more heavily.

Recognize that food provides energy for physical activity.

Recognize the role proper hydration is necessary during physical activity.

Follow directions in a group setting (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns) and recognize responsible behavior while following instruction with teacher prompt and minimal reminders.

Share equipment and space with others.

Understand established procedures for class activities.

Recognize that physical activity is important for good health.

Acknowledge that some physical activities are challenging and difficult.

Identify physical activities that are enjoyable.

Discuss the enjoyment of participating in activities with others.