Moving safely in shared space
Students learn how to move around a gym or play area without bumping into others. They practice walking, running, hopping, and skipping while paying attention to the people and equipment around them.
What does a student learn in
This is the year movement gets more deliberate. Students practice basic skills like running, jumping, skipping, hopping, throwing, catching, and kicking, and start noticing how their bodies feel during activity. They learn to take turns, follow simple game rules, and play fairly with classmates. By spring, students can perform a steady jog, toss and catch a ball, and play a group game without losing track of the rules.
- Locomotor skills
- Throwing and catching
- Following rules
- Cooperation
- Active play
Year at a glance
How the year usually goes. Every school and district set their own curriculum, so treat this as a guide, not official pacing.
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Body control and balance
Students work on stopping, starting, twisting, bending, and holding still on one foot. These skills help them stay steady during games and build the body awareness that supports almost every sport later on.
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Throwing, catching, and kicking
Students start handling balls and other objects with their hands and feet. Expect lots of practice throwing underhand, catching a rolled or tossed ball, and kicking a ball toward a target.
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Playing fair with classmates
Students play simple group games that ask them to take turns, follow rules, and cheer on a partner. They practice listening to a teacher, sharing equipment, and working through small disagreements.
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Healthy habits and active play
Students notice what happens to their bodies during exercise, like a faster heartbeat or warmer skin. They talk about why moving every day feels good and try out activities they could do at home or at recess.
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 1.
Physical Education
Physical Education
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Develop a variety of motor skills, including locomotor, non-locomotor
Students practice moving their bodies in different ways: running, jumping, balancing, and throwing or catching. Building these skills early helps them stay active and enjoy physical activities as they grow.
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Apply knowledge related to movement, performance
Students learn basic ideas about how their bodies move and stay healthy, then put those ideas to work during activities. Knowing why a skill works helps them do it better.
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Develop social skills through movement, including respect for self and others…
Students practice getting along while they move. They take turns, listen to classmates, and treat others fairly during games and activities.
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Develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement
Students practice basic movement skills and start to notice how being active makes them feel. They begin building the habit of choosing to move regularly, not just during PE class.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Develop a variety of motor skills, including locomotor, non-locomotor | Students practice moving their bodies in different ways: running, jumping, balancing, and throwing or catching. Building these skills early helps them stay active and enjoy physical activities as they grow. | MD-PE.1.1 |
| Apply knowledge related to movement, performance | Students learn basic ideas about how their bodies move and stay healthy, then put those ideas to work during activities. Knowing why a skill works helps them do it better. | MD-PE.2.1 |
| Develop social skills through movement, including respect for self and others… | Students practice getting along while they move. They take turns, listen to classmates, and treat others fairly during games and activities. | MD-PE.3.1 |
| Develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement | Students practice basic movement skills and start to notice how being active makes them feel. They begin building the habit of choosing to move regularly, not just during PE class. | MD-PE.4.1 |