Kindergarten Physical Education

Course Description

In Kindergarten Physical Education, students learn fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, throwing, and catching, and practice basic fitness exercises to help their bodies grow strong and healthy. They explore movement using equipment like balls, scarves, and jump ropes, while building coordination and body control. Students learn safety rules to keep themselves and others safe. Through social interaction and teamwork, they practice sharing, taking turns, cooperation, and having fun together. These experiences help students develop the skills and confidence they need to stay active and healthy.

Course Big Ideas

Learn how to move their bodies in simple ways, like running, jumping, hopping, and skipping.
Practice easy exercises that help their bodies grow strong and healthy.
Learn how to play, share, and work together with classmates during games and activities.
Build the foundation of coordination and body control: practice moving their bodies carefully so they can work on balance, control movements, and use their muscles the right way.
Use equipment for movement exploration: Students try different equipment, like balls or scarves, to explore fun ways to move and play.
They learn classroom and playground rules that help keep everyone safe while they move and play.

Course Essential Questions

Why is it important to work together?
How can we use different objects in different ways?
How can we improve our movements to play more effectively and safely?
How can I take care of my heart and body through exercise?

Course Competencies

Follow rules, share, take turns, use space safely, and work kindly with others during activities.
Stay healthy by moving their bodies, building strength and flexibility, and learning how exercise helps the heart.
Practice basic movement and equipment skills like running, jumping, throwing, and catching safely.
Build fitness by learning basic health and skill components and moving their bodies regularly.
Use manipulative equipment to exercise.

Course Assessments

Teacher observation
Class discussion
Student reflection
Locomotor rubrics

Course Units

Unit 1: Physical Fitness

Standards

PA Health, Safety & Physical Education

10.3.3.D Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g.,proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).
10.4.3.A Identify and engage in physical activities that promote physical fitness and health.
10.4.3.B Know the positive and negative effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities.
10.4.3.C Know and recognize changes in body responses during moderate to vigorous physical activity (heart rate, breathing rate).
10.4.3.D Identify likes and dislikes related to participation in physical activities.
10.4.3.E Identify reasons why regular participation in physical activities improves motor skills.
10.5.3.A Recognize and use basic movement skills and concepts, locomotor movements (e.g., run,leap, hop), non-locomotor movements (e.g.,bend, stretch, twist), manipulative movements (e.g.,throw, catch, kick), relationships (e.g., over, under,beside), combination movements (e.g.,locomotor, non-locomotor,manipulative), space awareness (e.g., self-space,levels, pathways, directions), effort (e.g., speed, force).
10.5.3.B Recognize and describe the concepts of motor skill development using appropriate vocabulary (form, developmental differences, critical elements, feedback).
10.5.3.C Know the function of practice.
10.5.3.D Identify and use principles of exercise to improve movement and fitness Activities (frequency/how often to exercise, intensity/how hard to exercise, time/how long to exercise, type/what kind of exercise).
10.5.3.F Recognize and describe game strategies using appropriate vocabulary (faking/dodging, passing/receiving, moving to be open, defending space, following rules of play).

Know

Health-related Components of Fitness:
- Flexibility- being able to bend, stretch, or move easily without getting hurt.
- Strength- having the power to lift, move, or do things that take effort.
Skill-related Components of Fitness:
- Balance-Being steady without falling over.
- Coordination- body parts working together to move smoothly.
- Speed- how fast your body can move.
The size of your heart is the size of your fist.
Pace running vs. Sprint running- Pace running is running at a speed that allows you to keep going and not get tired. Pace running is for longer distances and longer amounts of time. Sprint running is running as fast as you can. Sprinting is for short distances and a short amount of time.
Adequate exercise, nutrition, and sleep to keep our bodies healthy.

Understanding/Key Learning

Do

Perform strength exercises such as push-ups, planks, and mountain climbers.
Participate in flexibility exercises such as stretching and yoga poses.
Do heart-healthy exercises such as walking, jogging, and running.
Describe what your heart does during exercise.
Skill-related exercises such as using duck walkers and balance beams.
Discuss how exercise, nutrition, and sleep affect your body.

10.3.3.D Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g.,proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).
10.4.3.F Recognize positive and negative interactions of small group activities (roles- leader/follower, cooperation/sharing, on task participation).
10.5.3.E Know and describe scientific principles that affect movement and skills using appropriate vocabulary (gravity, force production/absorption, balance, rotation).
10.5.3.F Recognize and describe game strategies using appropriate vocabulary (faking/dodging, passing/receiving, moving to be open, defending space, following rules of play).

10.3.3.D Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g., proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).
10.4.3.A Identify and engage in physical activities that promote physical fitness and health.
10.4.3.D Identify likes and dislikes related to participation in physical activities.
10.4.3.E Identify reasons why regular participation in physical activities improves motor skills.
10.5.3.A Recognize and use basic movement, skills and concepts. ( locomotor movements (e.g., run, leap, hop), non-locomotor movements (e.g., bend, stretch, twist), manipulative movements (e.g., throw, catch, kick), relationships (e.g., over, under, beside), combination movements (e.g., locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative), space awareness (e.g., self-space, levels, pathways, directions), effort (e.g., speed, force).
10.5.3.B Recognize and describe the concepts of motor skill development using appropriate vocabulary. (form, developmental, differences, critical elements, feedback).
10.5.3.F Recognize and describe game strategies using appropriate vocabulary.(faking/dodging, passing/receiving, moving to be open, defending space, following rules of play).

Tagging- learning how to tag gently and appropriately (avoid the face) to keep students safe.
Chasing- running after someone or something to try to catch them.
Fleeing-Running away fast.
Demonstrate gross motor skills- big movements that we make with our arms, legs, and whole body (running, jumping, throwing a ball).
Demonstrate locomotor movements- (Walk, Run, March, Hop, Jump, Skip, Gallop, Slide, Leap).
Start, stop, and change direction in response to game cues.

10.3.3.D Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g.,proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up, cool-down).
10.4.3.A Identify and engage in physical activities that promote physical fitness and health.
10.4.3.D Identify likes and dislikes related to participation in physical activities.
10.4.3.E Identify reasons why regular participation in physical activities improves motor skills.
10.4.3.F Recognize positive and negative interactions of small group activities (roles- leader/follower, cooperation/sharing, on task participation).
10.5.3.A Recognize and use basic movement skills and concepts, locomotor movements (e.g., run,leap, hop), non-locomotor movements (e.g.,bend, stretch, twist), manipulative movements (e.g.,throw, catch, kick), relationships (e.g., over, under,beside), combination movements (e.g.,locomotor, non-locomotor,manipulative), space awareness (e.g., self-space,levels, pathways, directions), effort (e.g., speed, force).
10.5.3.C Know the function of practice.
10.5.3.E Know and describe scientific principles that affect movement and skills using appropriate vocabulary (gravity, force production/absorption, balance, rotation).
10.5.3.F Recognize and describe game strategies using appropriate vocabulary (faking/dodging, passing/receiving, moving to be open, defending space, following rules of play).

Use a scoop to pick up, roll, throw, and catch a yarn ball.
Throw and catch 1 and 2 scarves while limiting dropping.
Throw underhand and overhand with correct form. (Step with opposite foot and follow through).
Catch a ball using soft hands and eyes on the ball.
Perform basic jump rope skills. (Jump over the rope on the ground, timing a jump, and spin the rope independently).
Demonstrate correct rolling form while rolling a ball toward a target. (Step with opposite foot).
Use large muscles to move the scooter forward and backward.
Demonstrate safe starting, stopping, and turning techniques on a scooter.
Perform hula hoop tricks (Spin, roll, and jump).
Follow movement cues when moving the parachute. (Ripples, waves, and up and pop).
Lift and lower the parachute in sync with the group.

Unit Essential Questions

What parts of our body can we use to control or move an object?
What is the proper way to hold and use an object like a ball, scoop, scooter, jump rope or parachute?
How can we use different objects in different ways?
How can we use our manipulative skills when we play games and sports?
Where else besides PE class might we use our manipulative skills?

Lesson Essential Questions

What parts of our body can we use to move an object?
What can we do to make an object go where we want it to?
Why is it important to control objects safely?
How can moving objects help us play games?
What happens if we step with our foot when we throw?
Why should we keep our eyes on the ball when we catch?
How can we make our scooters move and stop?
What are some different ways our bodies can move on a scooter?
How does using a scooter help our bodies get stronger?
How do we work together to make the parachute move the way we want it to?
How does practicing help me get better at bowling?
How can we find the rhythm and timing to jump the rope successfully?
How can jump roping be a fun way to stay healthy?
How can I spin the hula hoop on my arm, foot, or another part of my body?
How does it feel different to throw and catch with the scoop versus my hands?
What happens if you toss the scarf high or low?

Materials/Resources

Physical Education equipment (Ex. Hula Hoops, Scooters, Scoops, Scarves, Jump Ropes, Parachute, Balls (Yarn Balls, and Bowling balls)
Elementary Physical Education staff
Online professional learning community
Games and activities (Scarf activities, Jump Rope activities, Bowling activities, pinball, Scooter activities and games, and Parachute activities and games)