Grade 2 PE Colorado Standards

Movement Competence and Understanding

Demonstrate the elements of movement in combination with a variety of locomotor skills.

Demonstrate skipping, hopping, galloping, and sliding while transitioning on command.

Demonstrate smooth transitions between sequential motor skills such as running into a jump.

Move using the concepts of space awareness and movement control to run, hop, and skip in different ways in a large group without bumping into others or falling.

Identify major characteristics of the skills of walking, running, jumping, hopping, and leaping.

Correctly identify the locomotor, non-locomotor, or manipulative skill in a variety of activities.

Demonstrate control and balance in traveling and weight-bearing activities using a variety of body parts and implements.

Move to even and uneven beats using various locomotor movements.

Create a routine that includes two types of body rolls such as a log roll, egg roll, shoulder roll, or forward roll and a stationary balance position after each roll.

Jump rope repeatedly.

Throw, catch, strike, and trap objects while stationary or moving with a partner.

Balance objects on various body parts while in various positions.

Demonstrate static and dynamic balance on lines or low beams and benches.

Use feedback to improve performance.

Use instructor feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Identify modifications to improve performance of a skill or physical movement.

Physical and Personal Wellness

Identify healthy habits for personal wellness.

Explain the fuel requirements of the body during physical activity and inactivity.

Identify healthy food choices to fuel the body.

Determine the proper amount of sleep to get every night.

Identify changes in the body during exercise and how that makes you feel.

Identify feelings resulting from challenges, successes, and failures in physical activity.

Describe the role of water as an essential nutrient for the brain and body.

Social Emotional Wellness

Demonstrate positive and helpful behavior and words toward other students.

Describe how positive social interaction can make physical activity with others more fun.

Participate in a variety of group settings without distracting behavior.

Encourage others by using verbal and nonverbal communication.

Prevention and Risk Management

Apply rules, procedures, and safe practices in the classroom.

Maintain safety within personal space while using implements.

Follow safety rules in the gymnasium and on the playground.