What JES Students Learn in PE Class

  • Every day, JES Physical Education teachers use the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education to help students become physically literate persons. Being physically literate is a fancy way of saying that you know how to be and enjoy being physically active. Learning to be physically literate in physical education class now will help students continue to be healthy and active when they grow up. (SHAPE AMERICA)

Standard One

  • Demonstrates competency in a variety movement patterns.

Standard Two

  • Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies & tactics related to movement and performance.

Standard Three

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve & maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Standard Four

  • Exhibits responsible personal & social behavior that respects self and others.

Standard Five

  • Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Student Expectations

  • Students will gain a variety of motor skills needed move and play.

Student Expectations

  • Students will show that they know how to move and use a plan when they play games.

Student Expectations

  • Students will show that they know how to get fit and stay fit.

Student Expectations

  • Students will show that they can act fairly & respectfully when they play.

Student Expectations

  • Students will show that they know why it is important to be physically active.

Proficiency Targets By Grade Level

  • Kindergarten

    1. Perform manipulative skills at a functional level.
    2. Develop ability to execute and control body movements in a variety of activities.
    3. Perform rhythmic activities through creative movement.
    4. Develop good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in all game situations.
    5. Develop a feeling of success and enhance self-concepts through physical activities.

    1st Grade

    1. Perform manipulative skills at a functional level.
    2. Develop ability to execute and control body movements in a variety of activities.
    3. Perform rhythmic activities through creative movement.
    4. Develop good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in all game situations.
    5. Develop a feeling of success and enhance self-concepts through physical activities.

    2nd Grade

    1. Perform manipulative skills at a functional level.
    2. Develop ability to execute and control body movements in a variety of activities.
    3. Perform rhythmic activities through creative movement.
    4. Develop good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in all game situations.
    5. Develop a feeling of success and enhance self-concepts through physical activities.

    3rd Grade

    1. Perform manipulative skills at a functional level.
    2. Develop ability to execute and control body movements in a variety of activities.
    3. Perform rhythmic activities through creative movement.
    4. Develop good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in all game situations.
    5. Develop a feeling of success and enhance self-concepts through physical activities.

    4th Grade

    1. Perform manipulative skills at a functional level.
    2. Develop ability to execute and control body movements in a variety of activities.
    3. Perform rhythmic activities through creative movement.
    4. Develop good sportsmanship and a positive attitude in all game situations.
    5. Develop a feeling of success and enhance self-concepts through physical activities.