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

Students in grade three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Develop a sequence of physical activities and movement patterns that match appropriately (rhythm, speed, emotion, etc.) to a selection of music.
• Dribble a ball continuously, using the hands or feet to control it.
• Use a variety of body shapes, levels, and pathways in simple sequences of movement.

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 three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Recognize similar movement concepts in a variety of skills. For example, an underhand movement can be used in a variety of activities.
• Identify critical elements of locomotor movement.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Understand how to stop and start movement.
• Learn to focus on important cues and adjust movement to specific situations.

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

Students in grade three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Identify the components of health-related fitness.
• Describe the importance of warming up and cooling down as a part of aerobic activities.
• Participate in aerobic activity for extended periods of time (ten minutes, for example).

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 three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Identify benefits gained from participating in physical activity.
• Participate in regular physical activity that encourages appropriate social interaction.
• Use physical activity as a means of self-expression.

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

Students in grade three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Work independently and on task during physical education activities.
• Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette with minimal adult direction.

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 three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Play cooperatively in groups of three to five.
• Work productively with partners toward a goal.
• Invite a peer to take a turn at a piece of apparatus before repeating a turn.
• Identify and accept differences in each other's physical performance.

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

Students in grade three who meet this standard will be able to:
• Explain how their physical education program has changed since kindergarten.