Grade 4 PE Rhode Island Standards

Students will understand that internal and external environments influence physical activity.

Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

Students will apply physical activity-related skills and concepts to maintain a physically active lifestyle and a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Students will understand the implications of and the benefits derived from involvement in physical activity.

Students will apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

Students will demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

use mature form in many gross locomotor and many combination patterns (run, hop, jump, leap, skip, gallop, slide).

use mature form in non-locomotor skills (body, space, time, effort, relationship).

show mature form in fundamental manipulative skills (e.g., throw, catch, strike, dribble).

show mature form in fundamental combinations of movement skills (e.g., run and jump, strike and run).

apply beginning strategies in various games and sports.

transfer movement skills between activities at a rudimentary level.

practice activities to increase skill competence.

use rudimentary application of biomechanical principles (e.g. center of gravity, base of support, force).

use critical elements of fundamental and specialized movement skills to provide feedback to self and others (e.g. self/peer assessment of: transfer of weight, opposition skills, point to target).

use rudimentary strategies for offensive and defensive concepts (e.g., off ball movement, recognize passing lanes, scoring strategies, passing ahead).

transfer movement skills, concepts, and principles between activities at a rudimentary level.

identify the physical benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., reduce health risks, disease prevention, physiologic changes).

identify the emotional benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., increased self-esteem, stress reduction, reduces depression, self-discipline).

identify the social benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., cooperation, sportsmanship, teamwork).

identify the cognitive benefits of regular participation in physical activity (e.g., improves focus and concentration).

use physical activity as a means of self-expression.

participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment (e.g., FitnessGram, Physical Best, President's Council).

make progress towards, meet, or exceed the health-related fitness standards of the assessment tool.

understand how physical fitness testing results (e.g., pre/post test, assessments, charts) relate to their ability to perform various activities.

recognize changes in pre and post test results in health-related fitness tests and develop basic physical activity plan based on these results.

identify several physical activities related to each component of health-related physical fitness (e.g., cardiovascular - jogging, aerobics, hiking, spinning) or (e.g., cardio-respiratory, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, agility).

select and participate regularly in physical activities for the purpose of improving physical skills and health.

identify factors that promote and that prevent physical activity and develop some strategies to maintain a physically active lifestyle.

identify ways to be physically active in structured and non-structured settings that promote lifelong fitness.

identify a variety of technologies that can assist in the development of a fitness plan (e.g. websites, heart rate monitors, etc.).

use self control in game and movement activities.

follow activity-specific laws, rules, procedures, and etiquette.

utilize safety principles in activity situations and settings.

work cooperatively and productively with a partner and/or a group to accomplish a set goal.

work independently and on task for developmentally appropriate periods of time.

describe and use appropriate ways to peacefully resolve conflicts.

interact appropriately with peers while participating in group activities.

identify appropriate and safe areas within the community to participate in physical activity.

identify physical activities that can be performed in a variety of settings.

have a fundamental understanding of how media and technology can impact one's level of physical activity.

identify healthy ways to promote physical activity with peers.

identify youth organizations in the community that offer physical activity programs (e.g., YMCA/YWCA, recreation department, PAL).

use a variety of valid sources to find information about physical activity.

identify a variety of emotions that can impact physical activity levels.