Grade 6 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 exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self, others and environment.

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 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.

Demonstrates correct rhythm and pattern for one of the following dance forms: folk, social, creative, line or world dance.

Shoots on goal with correct technique in a dynamic environment as appropriate to the activity.

Maintains defensive ready position, with weight on balls of feet, arms extended and eyes on midsection of the offensive player.

Performs a legal underhand serve with control for net/wall games (e.g., badminton, volleyball, pickleball).

Strikes, with a mature overhand pattern, in a non-dynamic environment for net/wall games (e.g., volleyball, handball, badminton, tennis).

Demonstrates the mature form of the forehand and backhand strokes with a short-handled implement in net games (e.g., paddleball, pickleball, short-handled racket tennis).

Transfers weight with correct timing for the striking pattern.

Forehand volleys with a mature form and control using a short-handled implement.

Two-hand volleys with control in a variety of practice tasks.

Executes consistently a mature underhand pattern for target games (e.g., bowling, bocci, horseshoes).

Strikes, with an implement, a stationary object for accuracy in activities (e.g., croquet, shuffleboard, golf).

Throws with a mature pattern for distance or power appropriate to the activity in a dynamic environment.

Strikes a pitched ball with an implement with force in a variety of practice tasks.

Catches, with a mature pattern, from different trajectories using a variety of objects in varying practice tasks.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one self-selected outdoor activity.

Demonstrates correct technique for basic skills in one self-selected individual-performance activity.

Demonstrates age-appropriate target zones for three of the five health-related fitness components.

Catches with a mature pattern from a variety of trajectories using different objects in varying practice tasks.

Passes and receives with hands in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction and speed with competency in varying practice tasks.

Performs pivots, fakes and jab steps designed to create open space during practice tasks.

Performs the following offensive skills without defensive pressure: pivot, give and go, and fakes.

Dribbles with dominant hand using a change of speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Foot-dribbles or dribbles with an implement with control, changing speed and direction in a variety of practice tasks.

Creates open space by using locomotor movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping and landing) in combination with movement (e.g., varying pathways; change of speed, direction or pace).

Identifies open spaces and attempts to strike object into that space.

Identifies the correct defensive play based on the situation (e.g., number of outs).

Varies application of force during various activities.

Identify and use appropriate equipment or technology for a variety of activities.

Utilize the basics of the FITT Principles in a variety of activities.

Executes at least one of the following offensive tactics to create open space: moves to open space without the ball; uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes; give and go.

Creates open space by using the width and length of the field/court on offense.

Reduces open space on defense by making the body larger and reducing passing angles.

Reduces open space by not allowing the catch (denial) or by allowing the catch but not the return pass.

Transitions from offense to defense or defense to offense by recovering quickly.

Creates open space in net/wall games with a short-handled implement by varying force and direction.

Reduces offensive options for opponents by returning to mid-court position.

Selects appropriate shot and/or club based on location of the object in relation to the target.

Describes how being physically active leads to a healthy body.

Differentiates between aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and muscular strength and endurance.

Identifies each of the components of the overload principle (FITT formula) for different types of physical activity (aerobic, muscular fitness and flexibility).

Describes the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity.

Defines resting heart rate (RHR) and describes its relationship to aerobic fitness and perceived exertion.

Identifies major muscles used in selected physical activities.

Designs and implements a program of remediation for any areas of weakness based on the results of health-related fitness assessment with teacher assistance.

Maintains a physical activity log for at least two weeks and reflects on activity levels as documented in the log.

Identifies foods within each of the basic food groups and selects appropriate servings and portions for his/her age and physical activity levels.

Identifies positive and negative results of stress and appropriate ways of dealing with each.

Participates in a variety of cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility activities with teacher direction.

Participates in a variety of aerobic and strength activities using technology.

Participates in a variety of lifetime recreational individual, dual, and team activities.

Identifies the components of skill-related fitness.

Sets and monitors a self-selected physical activity goal for aerobic and/or muscle- and bone-strengthening activity based on current fitness level.

Employs correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Exhibits responsibility by using appropriate etiquette, demonstrating respect for facilities and exhibiting safe behaviors.

Identifies and uses appropriate strategies to self-reinforce positive fitness behaviors, such as positive self-talk.

Demonstrates self-responsibility by implementing specific corrective feedback to improve performance.

Accepts differences among classmates in physical development, maturation and varying skill levels by providing encouragement and positive feedback.

Cooperates with a small group of classmates during adventure activities, game play or team-building activities.

Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games.

Exhibits the fundamentals of good sportsmanship.

Uses physical activity and fitness equipment appropriately and safely, with minimal teacher's guidance.

Describes how being physically active leads to a healthy brain and body.

Identifies components of physical activity that provide opportunities for reducing stress and for social interaction.

Recognizes individual challenges and copes in a positive way. (e.g., extending effort, asking for help or feedback and/or modifying the tasks.)

Describes how moving proficiently in a physical activity setting creates enjoyment.

Identifies how self-expression and physical activity are related.

Demonstrates respect for self and others in activities and games by following the rules, encouraging others and playing in the spirit of the game or activity.

determine the connections among physical education/fitness careers and other employment fields.

determine the requirements of and the personal qualifications needed for various physical education/fitness careers.

analyze employment options affiliated with physical education/fitness careers and how they impact society.

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

seek personally challenging physical activities in pursuance of personal success and satisfaction.

analyze the mental, physical, and social factors necessary for maintaining a healthy balance in relation to physical activities.

describe the role of motivation and attitude in achieving personal satisfaction from physical activity.

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

explain the psychological benefits gained from participation in physical activity.

describe the social benefits of participating in physical activities.

participate in various physical activities to experience personal satisfaction.

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

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

model respect for diversity in physical activity settings.

apply strategies for maintaining inclusion of all students in physical activity settings.

determine how an individual's uniqueness enhances physical activity settings and/or endeavors.

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

distribute leadership responsibilities by fulfilling various roles in group settings.

determine and incorporate strengths of each individual in physical activity settings.

acknowledge and appreciate the worth of the various roles inherent to a group setting.

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

implement effective conflict resolution processes and techniques in physical activity settings.

demonstrate and encourage proper etiquette and sportsmanship in physical activity settings.

accept personal responsibility for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.

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

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

model and share the results of a commitment to on-going physical activity.

analyze and adapt personal fitness activities to meet changing needs.

analyze available options of school/community health-related facilities and human resources.

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

choose safe, beneficial techniques and apply related theory to improve health-related fitness.

correlate the practice of a specific physical activity with the resulting benefit to health-related fitness.

interpret and share the results of on-going physical activity

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

adjust frequency, intensity, time, and type of physical activity based on personal need.

maintain personal fitness log to monitor changes in health-related fitness.

compare personal data with scientifically based data to determine health-related fitness level.

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

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

compare the effectiveness of selected performance strategies.

apply complex performance strategies in specific situations.

Performance strategies appropriate for specific situations.

Students will evaluate various strategies leading to successful performance.

select appropriate practice/training procedures based on evaluative feedback of skill acquisition and performance.

describe training and conditioning principles and practices that impact skill acquisition and performance.

investigate the interrelationships among the physical, emotional, cognitive, and scientific factors affecting performance.

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

assess the results of using specific scientific concepts and principles within a performance.

apply pertinent scientific concepts and principles to achieve a desired outcome.

correlate pertinent scientific concepts and principles to a specific movement.

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

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

analyze the effectiveness of kinesthetic adjustments made during intermediate non locomotor/stability movement patterns.

maintain body equilibrium in intermediate movement patterns in modified physical activities and/or games.

react to various forces to maintain static or dynamic balance while performing intermediate skills.

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

analyze the effectiveness of transferring complex manipulative movement patterns into specific activities and/or games.

adapt manipulative movement patterns to the demands of an unpredictable situation within activities and/or games.

maintain mature form in complex manipulative movement patterns.

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

analyze the effectiveness of transferring complex locomotor movement patterns into specific activities and/or games.

adapt locomotor movement patterns to the demands of an unpredictable situation within activities and/or games.

maintain mature form in complex locomotor movement patterns.

Students will model complex locomotor movement patterns in specialized activities.

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