Standard 1 The student will be competent in many movement activities.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Travel and change direction quickly in response to a signal.
• Begin to identify and demonstrate four characteristics of a correct throw.
• Toss and catch a ball alone or with a partner.
• Kick a ball rolled to them.
• Travel in relationship to objects: over, under, behind, and through.

Standard 2 The student will understand how and why one moves in a variety of situations and will use this information to enhance his or her skills.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Place the body and limbs in different positions, demonstrating high, middle, and low levels.
• Move backward and change direction safely without falling.
• Balance on a variety of body parts.

Standard 3 The student will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Begin to recognize changes in their bodies, such as changes in height or weight.
• Identify oxygen and food as fuel to supply the body with energy.
• Engage in sustained physical activity that causes an increased heart rate and heavy breathing.

Self-image and Personal Development

Standard 4 The student will exhibit a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Participate in a wide variety of physical activities outside the physical education class.
• Show interest in trying new movement activities and skills.
• Identify how the body feels during different kinds of physical activity.

Standard 5 The student will demonstrate responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Use equipment safely and responsibly.
• Develop responsibility for expected behaviors on the playground and in the classroom.
• Stop activity immediately at the signal to do so.

Social Development

Standard 6 The student will demonstrate responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student will understand the importance of respect for all others.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Work in a group setting without interfering with others.
• Take turns using a piece of equipment.
• Interact positively with others regardless of personal differences.

Standard 7 The student will understand the interrelationship between history and culture and games, sports, play, and dance.

Students in grade one who meet this standard will be able to:
• Identify variations in games and activities played in classmates' homes and neighborhoods.