Grade 1 Physical Education

Fall Semester

Students understand that following gym rules and procedures helps keep everyone safe, learning, and having fun in physical education.
 

Students understand that listening for signals such as a whistle, music, or the teacher’s voice helps them know when to stop, start, and listen.
 

Students understand that moving safely in personal space and sharing general space helps prevent collisions and allows everyone to participate.
 

Students understand that locomotor movements (walking, running, hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding, and leaping) help them move in different ways during games and activities.
 

Students understand that using different levels (low, medium, high) and pathways (straight, curved, and zigzag) helps them move with control and body awareness.
 

Students understand that responding quickly and calmly during drills or emergencies helps keep themselves and others safe.
 

Students understand that showing respect, cooperation, and good sportsmanship helps create a positive and inclusive gym environment.

Students understand that using equipment such as scarves, beanbags, ribbons, and hoops safely helps everyone participate and learn.
 

Students understand that they can move their bodies while controlling an object at the same time.
 

Students understand that objects can move in different ways through the air, along the floor, or in their hands.
 

Students understand that combining locomotor and non-locomotor movements with objects helps improve coordination and control.
 

Students understand that balancing, twisting, turning, and stretching with objects helps improve body control and strength.
 

Students understand that following directions and working safely with partners or groups is important for learning and safety.
 

Students understand that being creative and trying new ways to move with objects helps them learn and express themselves.

Students understand that they can throw and catch objects safely by themselves and with a partner.
 

Students understand that rolling a ball and catching it with control helps improve coordination and accuracy.
 

Students understand that underhand and overhand throws use different techniques to move objects in different ways.
 

Students understand that throwing to a target or for distance requires body control and safe movement.
 

Students understand that objects can be caught at different levels and while they are moving.
 

Students understand that watching the object and using the correct hand position helps them catch successfully.
 

Students understand that sharing equipment, taking turns, and working safely with classmates helps everyone learn and work together.

Students understand that they can tap or hit lightweight objects using their hands with control.
 

Students understand that short-handled implements can be used safely to strike lightweight objects.
 

Students understand that keeping an object in the air requires repeated, controlled hits.
 

Students understand that they can send an object to themselves, a partner, or over a net using controlled strikes.
 

Students understand that controlling an object helps them be successful when volleying or striking.
 

Students understand that following directions and playing safely helps everyone participate and learn.
 

Students understand that using the correct stance and hand position helps improve accuracy and control.
 

Students understand that extending their arms toward a target and following through helps send the object where they want it to go.

Students understand that balance helps them control their body while still and while moving.
 

Students understand that balance can be performed on different body parts and shapes.
 

Students understand the difference between static and dynamic balance.
 

Students understand that using strength, focus, and body control helps maintain balance.
 

Students understand that balancing at different levels improves movement skills.
 

Students understand that moving safely and being aware of others is important during balance activities.
 

Students understand that following directions and practicing helps improve balance.

HEALTH:

Students understand that the five senses help them learn, explore, and stay safe.
 

Students understand how their heart and lungs respond to physical activity.
 

Students understand that selecting safe clothing and footwear helps them be active safely.
 

Students understand that being active every day is important for health and well-being.
 

Students understand that setting simple fitness goals and tracking progress helps them improve.
 

Students understand how to stay safe in the sun and water.
 

Students understand that foods from the five food groups provide energy and help the body grow.
 

Students understand that drinking water instead of sugary drinks is healthier for their bodies.
 

Students understand that good personal hygiene helps prevent illness.

1.1A, 1.1B, 1.1C, 1.2B,1.4A, 1.4B, 1.4C, 1.5, 1.6B, 1.6C, 1.8C, 1.11B, 1.12A, 1.12B, 1.12C, 1.13A, 1.13B, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16A, 1.16B

HEALTH:

1.8A, 1.8B, 1.10A, 1.10B, 1.11A, 1.11B

Spring Semester

Students understand that jump rope can be performed safely alone or with partners.
 

Students understand that jumping in different directions requires body control.
 

Students understand that continuous jumping requires rhythm and coordination.
 

Students understand that jumping over a rope swung by a partner or long rope requires timing.
 

Students understand that controlled jumping includes balanced takeoff and soft landings.
 

Students understand that leaping over a rope requires focus and coordination.
 

Students understand that moving to music helps maintain rhythm while jumping.
 

Students understand that working together, taking turns, and sharing equipment supports safe play.

Students understand that a ball can be dribbled using one hand with control.
 

Students understand that using their dominant hand helps them keep control of the ball.
 

Students understand that the non-dominant hand can also be used to dribble with practice.
 

Students understand that dribbling can be done while standing still or while moving.
 

Students understand that changing direction while dribbling requires control and awareness.
 

Students understand that dribbling can be done in response to signals, music, or a partner.
 

Students understand that keeping the ball close helps protect it from others.
 

Students understand that following directions and playing safely helps everyone learn and enjoy dribbling games.

Students understand that controlling a ball with their feet helps them move safely during activities.
 

Students understand that dribbling with the inside of the foot improves control.
 

Students understand that trapping a ball with the foot helps stop it safely.
 

Students understand that proper technique helps kick a ball for distance or accuracy.
 

Students understand that passing and receiving a ball with a partner requires control and awareness.
 

Students understand that changing direction while dribbling requires body and ball control.
 

Students understand that following directions and sharing equipment supports safe play.

Students understand that moving to a steady beat helps them stay on rhythm.
 

Students understand that following steps and patterns helps them perform dances.
 

Students understand that creative movement allows them to explore different ways to move.
 

Students understand that short dance sequences can be performed with music.
 

Students understand that coordinating arms, legs, and body improves dance movements.
 

Students understand that watching and following a leader or partner helps with timing and accuracy.
 

Students understand that dance is a way to express feelings and enjoy movement.
 

Students understand that sharing space and taking turns helps keep dancing safe.

Students understand that following rules and staying safe helps everyone enjoy games.
 

Students understand that taking turns and sharing equipment supports fair play.
 

Students understand that cooperating with teammates helps the group succeed.
 

Students understand that moving in different ways allows full participation in games.
 

Students understand that thinking and making choices helps improve game play.
 

Students understand that being a good sport supports positive game experiences.