Grade 3 PE Arkansas Standards

Physical Competence

Students will demonstrate proficiency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities.

I can combine various locomotor and non-locomotor skills and manipulative skills within activities (small-sided activities and for skills requiring accuracy to a target).

I can demonstrate emerging patterns of passing with the hands and feet, volleying, and striking with implements.

I can determine force, distance, and height needed for accuracy with basic manipulative skills.

I can combine traveling with manipulative skills in a mature pattern.

Students will apply the knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.

I can recognize spatial needs, pathways, directions, and speed as instructed by the teacher (movement concepts).

I can determine my path and speed for running and fleeing activities.

I can apply spatial and movement concepts for strategy in games and activities.

I can analyze game/activity situations for needed movement concepts.

I can apply basic offensive and defensive strategies and tactics in various games and activities.

I can recognize the type of manipulative skills needed for different games and activities.

Knowledge and Understanding

Students will demonstrate physical literacy needed to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity.

I can describe the concept of fitness and provide examples of how physical activity enhances health.

I can differentiate between skill-related and health-related fitness.

Motivation and Confidence

Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

I can work cooperatively and praise others for their successes.

I can accept players of all skill levels in various physical activities.

I can engage in physical activities with responsible interpersonal behavior.

I can apply safety principles.

Students will demonstrate physical literacy through physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

I can discuss how practice develops confidence when working on challenging physical activity.

I can explain how cooperating with others can lead to success.

I can describe how the benefits of physical activity at school can be replicated in other settings.