Grade 6 PE Tennessee Standards

Values Physical Activity (VPA)

Personal & Social Responsibility (PSR)

Fitness And Physical Activiy (FPA)

Cognitive Concepts

Motor Skills

Peer Assessment (demonstrates higher level learning, offers feedback to peers)

Recites the critical elements.

Outdoor Pursuits-Movement Concepts

Identifies and makes appropriate decision based on skill level and conditions.

Peer Assessment (demonstrates higher level learning, offers feedback to peers)

Uses a teacher generated checklist to evaluate a peer's performance of a skill.

Games/Sports- Creating Space

Creates open space.

Games/Sports- Reducing Space

Identifies correct defensive position based on situation.

Games/Sports-Denial

When appropriate, denies the pass or catch.

Games/Sports-Transition

Successfully transitions quickly from offense to defense or defense to offense.

Games/Sports-Tactics/Shots

Identifies appropriate position for anticipated shot.

Games/Sports-Shot Selection

Identifies the appropriate club or shot needed based on the opponent's position or angle/distance of target.

Games/Sports-Offensive Strategies

Explains intended location of the shot (shot on goal)

Physical Activity Knowledge

Lists the benefits of daily physical activity.

Fitness Knowledge

Identifies the 6 skill related fitness components (agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed).

Fitness Knowledge

Defines resting heart rate and calculate target heart rate zone.

Fitness Knowledge

Identifies the FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time).

Fitness Knowledge

Identifies upper and lower body muscle groups.

Assessment & Planning

Completes a 2 week activity log and compare results to a formal fitness test.

Invasion Games/Throwing

Using a mature overhand pattern, throws at targets of varying distance.

Games/Sports-Serving (Net/Wall)

Performs a serve (underhand/overhand) with control for net/wall games.

Games/Sports-Striking (Net/Wall)

Strikes with an overhand pattern with appropriate distance and force during various practice tasks.

Games/Sports-Forehand/Backhand

Demonstrates proper technique using a short or long handled implement to complete a forehand and backhand stroke.

Net/wall Games/Sports-Volley

Executes a forearm volley using a mature pattern.

Game/Sports-Target ( Striking)

Strikes a stationary object with an implement for accuracy (e.g., Croquet, shuffle board, golf).

Games/Sports-Field(Strike)

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement.

Games/Sports-Field (Fielding)

Catch (field) an object using a mature pattern.

Fitness (types of activities)

Participates in a variety of aerobic fitness activities (step aerobics, jump rope, cardio kick boxing, aerobic dance).

Fitness (intensity)

Participates in moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity.

Fitness (flexibility)

Uses correct techniques for static stretching to improve flexibility.

Invasion Games/Catching

Using a mature pattern, catches at different levels and extensions .

Rhythms & Dance

Demonstrates proper sequence of a dance with at least 32 counts.

Rhythms & Dance

Moves in time to the beat of music of different tempos.

Educational Gymnastics

Demonstrates a prescribed educational gymnastics routine with at least 3 elements.

Aquatics

Demonstrates basic water adjustment skill (submerge, hold breath, and exhale while submerged).

Outdoor Pursuits

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in 1 selected outdoor activity (e.g., Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Hiking, Biking, Ropes Course).

Invasion/Receiving

Passes/receives with hands/feet/implement while traveling (partner activity).

Invasion Games/Passing and Receiving

Passes and receives utilizing various pathways (partner activity).

Invasion Games/Offensive Skills

Performs offensive skills (pivots, fakes, change of direction, and give and go) to create open space without defensive pressure.

Invasion Games/Sports-Ball Control

Demonstrates a dominant side (hand or foot) dribble while changing directions.

Invasion Games/Sports-Ball Control

Dribbles and passes a ball with foot or implement using both inside and outside of foot or implement.

Invasion Games/Sports-Shooting on Goal

Shoots on goal with appropriate force and accuracy.

Invasion Games/Sports-Defensive Skills

Demonstrates defensive ready position, with weight on balls of feet, arms extended, palms up and eyes on abdomen.

Personal and Social Responsibility

Exhibits personal responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, respect for facilities and equipment and safe behaviors.

Rules & Etiquette

Identifies the rules and etiquette in physical activities.

Rules & Etiquette

Describes rules and guidelines for resolving conflict in physical activity.

Cooperation

Willingly includes others of a diverse population.

Appreciation

Communicates ideas and feelings towards physical activity.

Challenge

Recognizes individual challenges and performs positive coping strategies.