Grade 4 PE Colorado Standards

Movement Competence and Understanding

Identify the major characteristics of mature locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, and rhythmic skills.

Dribble and pass an object to a moving receiver.

Throw, catch, and kick to self or a partner.

Jump and land for height and distance using mature form.

Use a variety of manipulatives to throw to a moving target, making the needed adjustments for skill improvement.

Create a rhythmic routine, including gymnastics, creative dance, or jump rope.

Demonstrate balances with control on a variety of objects such as a balance board, balance beam, or skates (ice or in-line).

Transfer weight from feet to hands at fast and slow speeds using large extensions such as mule kicks, handstands, or cartwheels.

Distinguish and describe the similarities and differences of manipulative skills such as basketball and soccer dribbling or overhand and underhand.

Demonstrate efficient patterns of striking with and without an implement.

Provide and receive feedback to and from peers using the major characteristics of mature locomotor and manipulative skills.

Use peer assessment tools to recognize and evaluate the critical elements of movement in a variety of physical activities.

Identify critical elements of movement skills when watching a video for self or peer assessment.

Physical and Personal Wellness

Explain how the health-related fitness components are used to improve physical fitness.

Identify and demonstrate flexibility exercises for major muscle groups.

Identify health-related components of fitness and demonstrate an exercise that positively impacts each component.

Measure and record personal heart rate before, during, and after moderate to vigorous exercise.

Identify and perform specific exercises that can be done to improve the muscular strength and endurance of various muscle groups.

Explain the benefits of having good cardiovascular endurance.

Recognize healthy and balanced meals and snacks designed to enhance the performance of physical activities.

Analyze opportunities for participating in physical activity and actively engage in teacher-directed and independent activities.

Understand the importance of participation in fitness-enhancing physical activities such as gymnastic clubs, community-sponsored youth sports, or activity clubs.

Demonstrate appropriate warm-up procedures before participation in vigorous physical activity.

Social Emotional Wellness

Assess and take responsibility for personal behavior and stress management.

Act in a safe and healthy manner when confronted with negative peer pressure during physical activity.

Set a personal goal to improve a skill and work toward that goal.

Describe and demonstrate responsible behavior and decision-making while participating in physical activity.

Demonstrate respect for the person who is officiating.

Recognize that physical activity can be used as a stress management technique.

Prevention and Risk Management

Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in a physical activity setting.

Explain safety considerations prior to participation in lead-up games.

Demonstrate the safe use of implements.

Differentiate between safe and unsafe participation and environment

Display safe and responsible behavior while engaging in fitness activities.

Develop with an instructor’s help the safety rules for physical education.