P.E. Standards

 
CONTENT STANDARDS

Standard 1: Students demonstrate the knowledge and physical skills 
necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
Key Components 

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, 
students will:
1.1 demonstrate developmentally appropriate locomotor, nonlocomotor, 
rhythmic, and manipulative skills; 
1.2 demonstrate movement concepts, which include levels, directions, 
ranges, pathways, flow,force, and time; 
1.3 transfer and apply previously learned motor skills to various 
sport/movement forms; 
1.4 apply rules, strategies, and concepts to a variety of physical 
activities; 
1.5 demonstrate skill/performance related fitness; 
1.6 demonstrate knowledge of biomechanical principles; and 
1.7 utilize technology to meet physical standards
Rationale 

Basic movement skills are the foundation of an active and productive 
life. The process of developing skillful movers involves daily practice 
and applications of movement skills. The development of many 
movement forms gives students the capacity for successful and 
advanced levels of performance, which further increases the likelihood 
of participation. As high school graduates, students should have 
acquired these basic skills and have developed sufficient knowledge to 
participate in a wide variety of physical activities.


Standard 2: Students assess, achieve, and maintain personal fitness 
levels. 
  
Key Components 
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, 
students will 

2.1 demonstrate knowledge of health-related fitness components that 
include 
endurance (heart and lung), muscular strength and endurance, 
flexibility, and body 
composition (ratio of lean body mass to body fat); 
2.2 demonstrate knowledge of skill-related fitness components that 
include agility, speed, 
reaction time, coordination, balance, and power; 
2.3 demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to monitor and 
adjust activity levels to 
personal fitness needs; 
2.4 design a personal fitness program; and 
2.5 utilize technology to meet physical education standards.

Rationale 

The intent of this standard is for the student to achieve a level of physical 
fitness which contributes to good health and skill performance. 
Expectation for students’ fitness levels should be established on a 
personal basis, taking into account individual differences and 
developmental levels, rather than setting a single standard for all 
students at a given grade level. Students will be encouraged to develop 
higher levels of fitness as needed for active participation. Students will 
be taught skills that given them the ability to accept responsibility for 
personal fitness, leading to an active lifestyle. 


Standard 3: Students know and demonstrate a physically active lifestyle. 
  
Key Components 
As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, 
students will 
  
3.1 participate in a variety of physical activities; 
3.2 choose physical activities that provide self-expression, social 
interaction, and opportunities for creativity; 
3.3 have the skills and knowledge to maintain an active lifestyle; 
3.4 understand how physical activity changes throughout life; 
3.5 utilize technology to meet physical education standards; and 
3.6understand how physical fitness and motor skills contribute to 
productive employment and lifestyle.

Rationale 

Research confirms that many diseases and injuries can be prevented 
by reducing harmful behaviors. Date show that healthier students and 
employees equate to increased productivity in schools and in the 
workplace. Practicing health-enhancing behaviors contributes to a 
positive quality of life. Students will identify and analyze the importance 
of a healthy lifestyle to enhance personal well-being. In today’s busy 
world, it is important to have the skills necessary to reduce and cope 
with stress, maintain proper nutrition, live drug-free, and be able to 
access medical help when needed. Drug use threatens every aspect of 
a student’s education and healthy development by impairing memory, 
alertness, and achievement and by eroding the ability to think and act 
responsibly. By accepting responsibility for personal health, student 
swill have a foundation for living a healthy, productive life. 
 





Standard 4: Students know and demonstrate a physically active lifestyle. 
Key Components 

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, 
students will 

4.1 participate in a variety of physical activities; 
4.2 choose physical activities that provide self-expression, social 
interaction, and opportunities for creativity; 
4.3 have the skills and knowledge to maintain an active lifestyle; 
4.4 understand how physical activity changes throughout life; 
4.5 utilize technology to meet physical education standards; and 
4.6understand how physical fitness and motor skills contribute to 
productive employment and lifestyle.

Rationale 

The intent of this standard is to establish patterns of regular 
participation in physical activity. The transfer of learning from the 
physical education class to the leisure time of students is critical in 
developing an active lifestyle. Students are likely to participate if they 
have had opportunities to develop interests that are personally 
meaningful to them. 



Standard 5: Students demonstrate responsible personal and social 
behaviors. 
  
Key Components 

As a result of participating in a quality physical education program, 
students will 

  
5.1 develop positive self-concept by assessing skills, setting individual 
goals, accepting 
feedback; 
5.2 develop age-appropriate social and emotional behavior through 
communication, 
problem solving, and critical thinking; 
5.3 make safe and responsible choices about using time, applying 
rules, and following 
through with decisions; 
5.4 develop behaviors that promote personal and group success during 
physical activity; 
5.5 demonstrate cooperation, teamwork, and ethical behavior in team 
sports; 
5.6 demonstrate a willingness to participate in learning new or different 
physical activities 
with students of varying abilities; 
5.7 develop respect for different cultures through participation in 
integrated activities 
where students learn international sports, dances and games; and 
5.8 utilize technology to meet physical education standards.

Rationale 

The intent of this standard is the student’s achievement of self-initiated 
behavior that promotes personal as well as group success. This 
includes safe practices, adherence to rules and procedures, etiquette, 
cooperation and teamwork, ethical behavior in sports, and positive 
social interaction. Students are expected to be able to participate with all 
people, recognize the value of cultural diversity in physical activity, and 
develop strategies for the inclusion of others.