Moving safely and together
Students start the year learning how to move around the gym safely, follow directions, and share space with classmates. Expect stories about warm-ups, taking turns, and listening for the whistle.
What does a student learn in
This is the year movement starts to feel like a skill students can practice and improve. Students run, skip, jump, throw, catch, and kick with more control, and they start to notice why warming up and moving every day matters. Working with a partner or small group becomes a real part of class, with turns taken and rules followed. By spring, students can play a simple game fairly, follow basic movement directions, and name an activity they enjoy doing to stay active.
- Running and jumping
- Throwing and catching
- Teamwork
- Fitness habits
- Following rules
- Healthy choices
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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Running, jumping, and balancing
Students practice the building blocks of movement like skipping, hopping, galloping, and holding a steady balance. These skills show up later in almost every game and sport they try.
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Throwing, catching, and kicking
Students work with balls and beanbags to throw, catch, kick, and strike with a paddle or bat. Aim and control start to improve, and partner activities become a bigger part of class.
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Playing fair with others
Students play small group games that ask them to cooperate, take turns, and handle winning and losing. Teachers introduce simple ideas about teamwork and being a good partner.
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Fitness and healthy habits
Students notice how their heart beats faster and their breathing changes when they move. They try activities that build strength and stamina, and talk about why daily movement matters.
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 2.
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, like running, jumping, throwing, and catching. Building these skills early helps students stay active as they grow.
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Apply knowledge related to movement, performance
Students use what they know about how their body moves to make better choices during physical activity. They connect ideas about effort, form, and health to how they actually perform in class.
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Develop social skills through movement, including respect for self and others…
Students practice getting along while moving. They take turns, listen to classmates, and make choices that keep the group working together during games and activities.
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Develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement
Students practice basic movement skills and start recognizing why staying active feels good. The goal is building habits that stick, not just getting through gym 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, like running, jumping, throwing, and catching. Building these skills early helps students stay active as they grow. | MD-PE.1.2 |
| Apply knowledge related to movement, performance | Students use what they know about how their body moves to make better choices during physical activity. They connect ideas about effort, form, and health to how they actually perform in class. | MD-PE.2.2 |
| Develop social skills through movement, including respect for self and others… | Students practice getting along while moving. They take turns, listen to classmates, and make choices that keep the group working together during games and activities. | MD-PE.3.2 |
| Develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement | Students practice basic movement skills and start recognizing why staying active feels good. The goal is building habits that stick, not just getting through gym class. | MD-PE.4.2 |