1st Grade Benchmarks
By the end of 1st the student should be able to:
1. Use a variety of locomotor and non locomotor movements in a large group without bumping into others or falling.
Movement Type:
Locomotor
Walk, Skip, Hop, Gallop, Run, Side-Slide, Jump.
Non-Locomotor
Bend, reach, and twist
2. Modify locomotor and non locomotor patterns by adjusting speed (slow, fast) and direction (forward, backward, sideways) quickly and safely without falling.
3. Travel demonstrating a variety of relationships with stationary and/or moving objects, (under, over, behind) through while moving.
4. Transfer weight from one body part to another in a variety of ways.
Travel and stop in balanced positions.
5. Demonstrate momentary stillness in symmetrical and non symmetrical shapes on different numbers of bases of support (Feet, hands, knees, elbows).
6. Without falling, travel forward and sideways on the ground or low equipment.
7. Demonstrate stationary balance of lightweight equipment in balanced pose.
8. Demonstrate skills of chasing, fleeing and dodging and/or tagging safely.
Chases
Flees
Dodges
Tags safely
9. Jump and land using a combination of one and two foot takeoffs and landings.
One foot takeoff
One foot landing
Two foot takeoff
Two foot landing
10. Repeatedly jump a low swinging rope held by others
11. Combine locomotor and non-locomotor patterns in time to music.
12. Walk, gallop, run, hop, jump, skip, side-slide with music
13. Manipulate an object in time to a signal or music of varying tempos or speeds.
14. Throw a variety of objects using overhand and / or underhand techniques to large, stationary targets.
15. Demonstrate correct throwing technique using varied amounts of force.
Overhand throw
Underhand throw
16 Catch using properly position hands.
Fingers pointing up for a ball caught above the waist.
Fingers pointing down for a ball caught below the waist.
17. Using a running approach, kick a stationary ball with force
18. From a stationary position, kick a slowly rolling ball.
19. Slowly dribble a ball using the inside of the foot without losing control.
20. Dribble a ball in self-space using one, then the other, hand.
21. Dribble a ball using the hands while slowly traveling forward.
22. Shoot toward an appropriate height goal from different distances.
23. Repeatedly strike a balloon upward using both right and left hands or a lightweight paddle.
24. Strike a small, lightweight ball upward using hand or lightweight paddle letting it bounce between strikes (strike, bounce, strike, bounce).
25. Consistently strike a ball with a bat from a tee or cone, using the correct grip and side to target.
Can consistently strike a ball with a bat from a tee.
Uses correct grip.
Side to target.
26. Strike objects of varying size and weight with a hockey stick.
27. Explain and demonstrate the use of fundamental strategies.
28. Sustain moderate physical activity that develops all components of fitness.
29. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses when engaging in physical activity.
30. Identify physiological signs of moderate physical activity including sweating, increased heart rate, and heavy breathing.
31. Recognize that physical activity is good for personal wellness.
32. Demonstrate safety while participating in physical activity.
33. Display appropriate behaviors while participating alone and with others.
34. Be consistently prepared for physical education classes.