Grade 2 PE South Dakota Standards

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, employment opportunities and social interaction.

The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self, others and environment.

The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics to enhance movement and performance.

The physically literate individual demonstrates proficiency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Skips using a mature pattern.

Differentiates among twisting, curling, bending and stretching actions.

Combines balances and transfers into a three-part sequence (e.g., dance, gymnastics).

Throws underhand using a mature pattern.

Throws overhand demonstrating two of the five critical elements of a mature pattern.

Catches a self-tossed or well-thrown large ball with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

Dribbles in self-space with dominant hand demonstrating a mature pattern.

Dribbles using the dominant hand while walking in general space.

Dribbles with the feet in general space with control of ball and body.

Runs with a mature pattern.

Travels showing differentiation between jogging and sprinting.

Uses a continuous running approach and kicks a moving ball, demonstrating three of the five critical elements of a mature pattern.

Volleys an object upward with consecutive hits.

Strikes an object in a variety of directions with a short-handled implement, using consecutive hits.

Strikes an object off a tee or cone with an implement, using correct grip and side-orientation/proper body orientation.

Executes a single jump with self-turned rope with a mature pattern.

Jumps a long rope five times consecutively with student turners.

Demonstrates four of the five critical elements for jumping and landing in a horizontal plane using a variety of one- and two-foot take-offs and landings. Two feet must be used in either take-off or landing.

Demonstrates four of the five critical elements for jumping and landing in a vertical plane.

Performs a teacher/student-designed rhythmic activity/dance with correct response to simple rhythms.

Balances on different bases of support, combining levels and shapes.

Balances in an inverted position with stillness and supportive base.

Transfers weight from feet to different body parts/bases of support for balances and/or travel.

Rolls in different directions with either a narrow or curled body shape and regains vertical posture.

Combines locomotor skills in general space to a rhythm/beat.

Combines levels and pathways into simple travel, dance and gymnastics sequences.

Varies time and force with gradual increases and decreases.

Utilizes relationship concepts in small groups.

Utilizes technology or other resources to enhance experiences in fitness

Describes large-motor and/or manipulative physical activities for participation outside physical education class (e.g., before and after school, at home, at the park, with friends, with the family).

Actively engages in physical education class in response to instruction and practice.

Uses own body as resistance (e.g., holds body in plank position, animal walks) for developing strength.

Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness.

Recognizes the "good health balance" of good nutrition with physical activity.

Practices skills with minimal teacher prompting.

Participates independently for extended periods of time.

Exhibits respect for self with developmentally appropriate behavior while engaging in physical activity.

Accepts specific corrective feedback from the teacher.

Works independently with others in a variety of class environments (e.g., small and large groups).

Recognizes and understands individual uniqueness and diversity.

Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities.

Exhibits the fundamentals of good sportsmanship.

Works independently and safely with equipment with teacher reminders.

Recognizes and values the balance between physical activity and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and for brain health.

Compares physical activities that bring confidence and challenge.

Identifies physical activities that provide self-expression (e.g., dance, gymnastics routines, practice tasks in games environment).

Identifies the positive social interactions that come when engaged with others in physical activity.

understand that positive results are gained from on-going physical activity.

participate in sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity on a routine basis.

Students will value and maximize the contributions and potential of each individual in group activities.

recognize various aspects of diversity in physical activity settings.

maintain control in weight-bearing and balance activities.

understand the purposes of different roles in group activities.

Students will develop responsible and respectful personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

recognize appropriate social interaction in various physical activities.

recognize acceptable sportsmanship in physical activity settings.

Students will analyze employment/career options in the physical education/fitness fields.

determine the appropriateness of fundamental manipulative skills transferred into activities and/or games.

understand why all students should be included in physical activity settings.

Students will evaluate various strategies leading to successful performance.

recognize the healthful benefits of a specific physical activity.

encourage one another's positive efforts in physical activity settings.

Students will monitor personal fitness level and alter activity to enhance health-related fitness.

identify training practices that promote skill acquisition and performance.

Students will model complex locomotor movement patterns in specialized activities.

use basic performance strategies in various situations.

transfer fundamental locomotor skills into simple activities and/or games.

recognize that scientific principles affect movement skills.

transfer fundamental manipulative skills into simple activities and/or games.

recognize the difference between moderate and vigorous activity.

identify and use safe, beneficial techniques in physical activity.

recognize that physical activity provides personal enjoyment.

Students will evaluate the influence of physical, emotional, and cognitive factors on improving performance.

Students will participate in physical activity to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.

recognize effective performance strategies within physical activity.

engage in training practices that promote skill acquisition.

adjust body position to maintain equilibrium during simple physical activities and/or games.

Students will participate regularly in physical activities that contribute to attainment of personal health-related fitness.

understand the importance of personal responsibility for safety in physical activity.

Students will evaluate how physical activity serves as a vehicle to provide opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.

recognize physiological indicators related to each health-related fitness component.

Students will apply scientific concepts and principles to analyze performance of self and others.

Students will evaluate the unique benefits of perseverance and pursuance of challenging physical activity.

understand the importance of being a positive leader in group settings.

Students will evaluate the health-related/fitness benefits resulting from participation in different forms of physical activity.

describe the positive feelings experienced from participating in physical activity.

recognize ways people in physical education/fitness careers work with people in other jobs.

perform fundamental locomotor skills within rudimentary movement patterns.

Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, and employment.

identify various fitness activities that contribute to personal health.

resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways.

identify basic performance strategies used in physical activity.

perform fundamental manipulative skills within rudimentary movement patterns.

determine the appropriateness of kinesthetic adjustments made during simple movement patterns.

express feelings associated with success derived from repetition of physical activity.

Students will develop competency in all fundamental movement skills and proficiency in some movement forms.

understand the existence of individual uniqueness in physical activity settings.

determine the appropriateness of fundamental locomotor skills transferred into activities and/or games.

recognize the emotional, physical, and social factors associated with participation in physical activity.

use scientific principles when performing movement skills.

identify various physical education/fitness careers in the community.

Students will model and encourage appropriate personal and social conduct in physical activities.

identify school/community health-related facilities and programs.

Students will evaluate the positive impact of contributions provided through human diversity.

recognize when a desired outcome is achieved.

Students will exhibit a mature kinesthetic sense in nonlocomotor/stability movement patterns in specialized activities.

Students will analyze scientific concepts and and principles to understand, evaluate, and enhance movement skill acquisition and performance.

engage in new and challenging physical activities.

identify skills needed to work in a physical education/fitness career.

Students will apply correct technique when performing complex manipulative movement patterns in specialized activities.

recognize that physical, emotional, and cognitive factors affect performance.

identify components used to determine health-related fitness.