Grade 1 PE Colorado Standards

Movement Competence and Understanding

Demonstrate basic locomotor and non-locomotor skills and rhythmic and cross-lateral movements.

Move in different directions and at high, medium, and low levels in space.

Demonstrate locomotor movements in a variety of pathways and levels.

Travel in forward and sideways directions using a variety of locomotor and non-locomotor patterns, and change direction quickly in response to a signal.

Perform a simple dance step in keeping with a specific tempo.

Travel to a variety of rhythms changing time, force, and flow.

Manipulate objects such as jump ropes, scarves, hoops, and balls.

Balance at different levels on different body parts.

Demonstrate both static and dynamic balances.

Perform rhythmical movements using small musical aids.

Demonstrate fundamental manipulative skills.

Standing in place, dribble a ball continuously with one’s dominant hand.

Throw an object with an overhand or underhand motion while stepping forward in opposition.

Toss a ball to oneself using the underhand throw pattern, and catch it before it bounces

Catch a thrown large object with both hands.

Kick a stationary object using a simple kicking pattern.

Use body parts and light implements to strike stationary and moving objects.

Establish a beginning movement vocabulary.

Distinguish between a jog and a run, a hop and a jump, and a gallop and a slide.

Respond appropriately to a variety of cues.

Recognize personal space, high and low levels, fast and slow speeds, straight, curved, and zigzag pathways, balance, and twist.

Distinguish between personal space, general space, and boundaries.

Physical and Personal Wellness

Identify the body’s normal reactions to moderate and vigorous physical activity.

Identify basic exercises that help to strengthen various muscles of the body, such as push-ups, curl-ups, squats, planks, mountain climbers.

Identify physical activities that require strong muscles.

Identify heart beating faster, harder breathing, and sweating as reactions to exercise.

Social Emotional Wellness

Work independently and with others to complete work.

Identify and demonstrate acceptable responses to challenges, successes, and failures.

Invite others to use equipment before repeating a turn.

Identify and demonstrate the attributes of being an effective partner or group member in physical activity.

Help another student share space effectively.

Follow the rules of an activity.

Perform movements within given parameters and guidelines.

Develop rules for an activity with teacher assistance, and participate in the activity while following the rules.

Follow the rules for simple games and activities.

Accept responsibility for one’s behavior in a game situation.

Prevention and Risk Management

Develop movement control for safe participation in games and physical activities.

Recognize appropriate safety practices in general space (e.g., throwing objects when appropriate, only throwing objects when others are not in the direct line of the throw).

Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and nonverbal instruction.