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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Alabama Physical Education sets

Skill Development

  • 1.

    Demonstrate correct form while leaping.

  • 2.

    Demonstrate throwing, striking, and kicking skills by throwing overhand for distance and accuracy, striking with short and long implements, and kicking while approaching a moving object.

  • 3.

    Demonstrate short- and long-rope jumping skills, including individual and partner jumping techniques.

  • 4.

    Perform multicultural rhythmic dances, including introductory square dance.

  • 5.

    Demonstrate gymnastic skills while maintaining proper body alignment by transitioning smoothly between sequences and balancing with control on apparatus.

  • 6.

    Apply specialized sport skills in combination with fundamental movement skills in game situations.

Cognitive Development

  • 7.

    Create appropriate physical education activities, including cooperative tasks, group challenges, and games.

  • 8.

    Identify cue words and terms associated with leaping, striking, and kicking

  • 9.

    Identify formations and steps associated with dance.

  • 10.

    Demonstrate positive changes in performance based on peer and teacher evaluations.

Social Development

  • 11.

    List consequences of compliance and noncompliance with rules and regulations while participating in physical activities and games.

  • 12.

    Explain outcomes of positive verses negative responses to classmates when winning or losing.

Physical Activity and Health

  • 13.

    Analyze varying intensities of exercise for effect on heart rate using manual pulse-checking or heart-rate monitors.

  • 14.

    Identify devices used to measure cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, and flexibility.

  • 15.

    Describe relationships among food intake, physical activity, and weight maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2009
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education

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