Grade 2 PE Tennessee Standards

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

Fitness & Physical Activity (FPA)

Movement Knowledge & Application (MKA)

Motor Skills

Health-related Fitness

Identifies and participates in physical activities that increase heart rate.

Physical Activity

Identifies personal physical activity choices.

Space Awareness (location)

Explains the importance of self-space while moving.

Travels using various locomotor skills in general space.

Space Awareness (pathways, levels, directions

Explains the use of different pathways.

Demonstrates and applies all three pathways (straight, curvy, zigzag).

Effort: speed and force

Explains the use of speeds and forces.

Demonstrates various speeds and forces.

Relationships (body shapes, with objects, with people)

Explains symmetrical and non-symmetrical body shapes.

Demonstrates symmetrical and non-symmetrical body shapes.

Uses relationships and body shapes in simple dance and/or gymnastics sequences.

Movement Principles (base of support, muscle tension, ready position)

Explains the need for muscular tension to maintain balance.

Applies the concept of muscular tension while balancing on various bases of support.

Performance Cues

Describes performance cues of locomotor and manipulative skills.

Simple Strategies

Applies simple strategies to chase and flee (tag) activities.

Hop (one foot), gallop, slide, skip

Skips using a mature pattern.

Overhand Throw

Throws overhand demonstrating side to target using foot opposition.

Catching

Catches underhand (at or below the chest) using a mature pattern (from partner).

Passing & Receiving with implements

Developmentally appropriate at grade 3

Dribbling with hands

Dribbles in self-space using a mature pattern.

Dribbles with preferred hand while walking.

Dribbling with feet

Dribbles with feet while walking, keeping control of the ball.

Kicking (force or distance)

Kicks a ball with a running approach using a mature pattern.

Passing & Receiving with feet

Passes a ball with inside of foot to stationary partner.

Striking with hand(s)

Consecutively strikes an object with an open palm.

Striking, short implement

Strikes an object with a short-handled implement sending it forward using an underhand pattern.

Striking, long implement

Strikes a ball off a tee with a bat using correct grip and side orientation.

Jog, run

Jogs and runs using a mature pattern.

Jumping Rope

Continuously jumps a self-turned rope with a mature pattern.

Performs basic jump rope skills.

Jump & land for distance (horizontal)

Jumps and lands with two feet using 3 of 4 critical elements (arms back & knees bent, arms extend forward as body propels forward, hips, knees, & ankles bend on landing).

Jump & land for height (vertical)

Jumps using 4 of 5 critical elements (hips, knees, & ankles bent, arms extend upward, body extends & stretches upward while in flight, hips, knees, & ankles bend on landing).

Dance

Performs a simple, creative dance using locomotor, nonlocomotor, and movement concepts.

Balance

Maintains stillness on various bases of support at different levels.

Weight Transfer & Rolling (OPTIONAL)

Performs a forward roll or shoulder roll while maintaining a curled body shape.

Combinations (optional)

Moves out of a balance using an appropriate weight transfer and/or roll.

Underhand Throw

Throws underhand with a mature pattern.

Personal Responsibility

Participates with minimal prompting.

Feedback

Accepts specific teacher feedback

Working with others

Demonstrates awareness of personal behavior with regard to cooperation and sharing.

Procedures & Rules

Identifies the need for procedures and rules to create a positive learning environment.

Safety

Recognizes potential personal safety issues.

Appreciation

Recognizes and participates in physical activity for enjoyment, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Challenge

Exhibits a willingness to continue practicing challenging experiences.