critical elements for salem/keizer elementary students
Grade 1
Hop
· Foot of nonsupport leg is bent and carried in back of body
· Nonsupport leg swings in pendulum fashion to produce force.
· Arms bent at elbows and swing forward on take off.
· Able to hop on the right and left foot.
Starting
· Begins movement in response to signal.
· Pushes off with the ball of the foot
· Uses arms to gain momentum.
Stopping
· Bends knees to slow momentum and gain balance.
· Responds in appropriate time frame to signal
· Lowers center of gravity by bending at hips.
Grade 2
Running
· Brief period where both feet are off the ground.
· Arms in opposition to legs and elbows bent.
· Push off with balls of feet.
· Nonsupport leg bent approximately 90 degrees.
Gallop
· Step and draw the back foot to the front foot.
· Brief period where both feet are off the ground
· Shoulders squared to the front.
· Able to lead with the right and left foot.
Slide
· Body turned sideways to desired direction of travel
· A step sideways followed by a slide of the trailing foot to a point next to the lead foot.
· A short period where both feet are off the ground.
· Able to slide to the right and the left side.
Asymetrical and Symmetrical Balances on various body parts.
· Able to hold a symmetrical balance for three seconds.
· Able to hold an asymmetrical balance for three seconds.
GRADE 3
Horizontal Jump
· Swing arms back, then forcefully forward and upward above head.
· Bend knees before jump and upon landing
· Take off and land on both feet simultaneously.
· Arms are brought downward on landing
Leap
· Take off on one foot and land on the opposite foot.
· A period where both feet are off the ground (longer than running)
· Extend back leg (of take off foot) in flight
· Able to leap with both right and left foot leading.
Skip
· A rhythmical repetition of the step hop on alternate feet.
· Arms alternately moving in opposition to legs at about waist level.
Overhand Throw
· Side opposite throwing arm faces target
· Throwing arm elbow reaches down and back (like pulling a bow)
· Simultaneously transfer weight from back to front with step of opposite foot as ball is thrown.
· Point to target on release- using proper force and follow through.
Catch
· Ready position (on balls of feet, knees bent, elbows bent, hands open)
· Track the ball and move to adjust body and hands.
· Reach toward and give with the ball on the catch.
· Eyes on the ball-look at throwing partner as they throw.
Kick
· The trunk is inclined backward during ball contact
· Plants non kicking foot beside ball.
· Rapid continuous approach to the ball.
· Forward swing of the arm opposite kicking leg.
Eyes on the target
Strike / Two hand strike
· Dominate hand grips bat above non dominant hand
· Non dominant side of body faces the hitting area. (feet parallel)
· Hip and spine rotation
· Weight is transferred by stepping with the foot closest to the tosser.
· Eyes on the target.
Identify changes in his/her body during moderate to vigorous exercise.
· Increase in heart rate from slower to faster(hand over heart)
· Increase in body temperature
· Increase in rate of breathing
· Thirst
Identify positive ways to resolve conflict. (Self Management)
· Walk away
· Ignore
· Identity a problem solving strategy (i.e. Rock, Paper, Scissors)
Identify rules, procedures, and etiquette in a specified physical activity. (Self management)
· Safe play
· Cooperation with others
· Sportsmanship
GRADE 4
Individual Hand Dribble
· Contact ball with one hand at about hip height
· Pushes ball with fingers (not a slap)
· Ball contacts floor in front of (or to the outside of) foot on the side of the hand being used.
· Looks up when moving with the ball
Individual Foot Dribble
· Close control, pushing firmly
· Can change pace
· Can change direction
· Looks up when moving with the ball
Dance/Rhythmic Activity
· Can follow pattern of activity (dance)
· Moves to beat of music
· Can move in pattern with others (dance).
Through feedback and practice, demonstrate improvement in performance of a new motor skill.
· Increase in proficiency of a new skill. ( i.e. learns how to perform a new skill like a jump rope skill or juggling)
GRADE 5
Forehand Strike with a partner
· Eyes on the ball / object
· Opposite foot in front
· Returns ball/object to an area inside a court
Throws with a partner
· Adjusts speed and force to get object to partner
· Downward arc of the throwing arm initiates the windup
Catching with a partner
· Adjusts hands (thumbs up/thumbs down) to area of body to make catch
· Adjusts body position to line up with the throw
· Gives with throw appropriate amount based on distance, speed and force of the throw.
Volley with a partner
· Eyes on the ball/object
· Moves to the ball/object
· Pushes the ball/object with appropriate force using the hands.
· Follows through in direction of the target.
Use basic offensive and defensive roles in physical activities or games or sports.
· Offensive role is to attempt to score.
· Uses offensive strategies such as getting open for pass, faking the defense or changing direction.
· Demonstrates ability to track or mark opponent or object. (e.g. player to player defense)
· Positions body between the ball and the goal.
Identify and assess the health-related components of fitness.
· Complete the fitnessgram physical fitness test.
· Identify the following components:
· Muscular Strength
· Flexibility
· Cardiovascular Endurance
· Body Composition
· Muscular Endurance
Explain and demonstrate safety, rules, procedures and etiquette to be followed during participation in physical activities.
· Works cooperatively with others (cooperation)
· Works safely (safety)
· Stays on task (cooperation)
· Responds positively to constructive criticism (sportsmanship)
· Demonstrates acceptance of the skills and abilities of others through verbal and non- verbal behavior. ( sportsmanship)
· Expresses personal satisfaction in a physical activity (positive attitude).
Hop
· Foot of nonsupport leg is bent and carried in back of body
· Nonsupport leg swings in pendulum fashion to produce force.
· Arms bent at elbows and swing forward on take off.
· Able to hop on the right and left foot.
Starting
· Begins movement in response to signal.
· Pushes off with the ball of the foot
· Uses arms to gain momentum.
Stopping
· Bends knees to slow momentum and gain balance.
· Responds in appropriate time frame to signal
· Lowers center of gravity by bending at hips.
Grade 2
Running
· Brief period where both feet are off the ground.
· Arms in opposition to legs and elbows bent.
· Push off with balls of feet.
· Nonsupport leg bent approximately 90 degrees.
Gallop
· Step and draw the back foot to the front foot.
· Brief period where both feet are off the ground
· Shoulders squared to the front.
· Able to lead with the right and left foot.
Slide
· Body turned sideways to desired direction of travel
· A step sideways followed by a slide of the trailing foot to a point next to the lead foot.
· A short period where both feet are off the ground.
· Able to slide to the right and the left side.
Asymetrical and Symmetrical Balances on various body parts.
· Able to hold a symmetrical balance for three seconds.
· Able to hold an asymmetrical balance for three seconds.
GRADE 3
Horizontal Jump
· Swing arms back, then forcefully forward and upward above head.
· Bend knees before jump and upon landing
· Take off and land on both feet simultaneously.
· Arms are brought downward on landing
Leap
· Take off on one foot and land on the opposite foot.
· A period where both feet are off the ground (longer than running)
· Extend back leg (of take off foot) in flight
· Able to leap with both right and left foot leading.
Skip
· A rhythmical repetition of the step hop on alternate feet.
· Arms alternately moving in opposition to legs at about waist level.
Overhand Throw
· Side opposite throwing arm faces target
· Throwing arm elbow reaches down and back (like pulling a bow)
· Simultaneously transfer weight from back to front with step of opposite foot as ball is thrown.
· Point to target on release- using proper force and follow through.
Catch
· Ready position (on balls of feet, knees bent, elbows bent, hands open)
· Track the ball and move to adjust body and hands.
· Reach toward and give with the ball on the catch.
· Eyes on the ball-look at throwing partner as they throw.
Kick
· The trunk is inclined backward during ball contact
· Plants non kicking foot beside ball.
· Rapid continuous approach to the ball.
· Forward swing of the arm opposite kicking leg.
Eyes on the target
Strike / Two hand strike
· Dominate hand grips bat above non dominant hand
· Non dominant side of body faces the hitting area. (feet parallel)
· Hip and spine rotation
· Weight is transferred by stepping with the foot closest to the tosser.
· Eyes on the target.
Identify changes in his/her body during moderate to vigorous exercise.
· Increase in heart rate from slower to faster(hand over heart)
· Increase in body temperature
· Increase in rate of breathing
· Thirst
Identify positive ways to resolve conflict. (Self Management)
· Walk away
· Ignore
· Identity a problem solving strategy (i.e. Rock, Paper, Scissors)
Identify rules, procedures, and etiquette in a specified physical activity. (Self management)
· Safe play
· Cooperation with others
· Sportsmanship
GRADE 4
Individual Hand Dribble
· Contact ball with one hand at about hip height
· Pushes ball with fingers (not a slap)
· Ball contacts floor in front of (or to the outside of) foot on the side of the hand being used.
· Looks up when moving with the ball
Individual Foot Dribble
· Close control, pushing firmly
· Can change pace
· Can change direction
· Looks up when moving with the ball
Dance/Rhythmic Activity
· Can follow pattern of activity (dance)
· Moves to beat of music
· Can move in pattern with others (dance).
Through feedback and practice, demonstrate improvement in performance of a new motor skill.
· Increase in proficiency of a new skill. ( i.e. learns how to perform a new skill like a jump rope skill or juggling)
GRADE 5
Forehand Strike with a partner
· Eyes on the ball / object
· Opposite foot in front
· Returns ball/object to an area inside a court
Throws with a partner
· Adjusts speed and force to get object to partner
· Downward arc of the throwing arm initiates the windup
Catching with a partner
· Adjusts hands (thumbs up/thumbs down) to area of body to make catch
· Adjusts body position to line up with the throw
· Gives with throw appropriate amount based on distance, speed and force of the throw.
Volley with a partner
· Eyes on the ball/object
· Moves to the ball/object
· Pushes the ball/object with appropriate force using the hands.
· Follows through in direction of the target.
Use basic offensive and defensive roles in physical activities or games or sports.
· Offensive role is to attempt to score.
· Uses offensive strategies such as getting open for pass, faking the defense or changing direction.
· Demonstrates ability to track or mark opponent or object. (e.g. player to player defense)
· Positions body between the ball and the goal.
Identify and assess the health-related components of fitness.
· Complete the fitnessgram physical fitness test.
· Identify the following components:
· Muscular Strength
· Flexibility
· Cardiovascular Endurance
· Body Composition
· Muscular Endurance
Explain and demonstrate safety, rules, procedures and etiquette to be followed during participation in physical activities.
· Works cooperatively with others (cooperation)
· Works safely (safety)
· Stays on task (cooperation)
· Responds positively to constructive criticism (sportsmanship)
· Demonstrates acceptance of the skills and abilities of others through verbal and non- verbal behavior. ( sportsmanship)
· Expresses personal satisfaction in a physical activity (positive attitude).
