Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 6, students will:
Standard 2.5

(Motor Skill Development) All students will utilize safe, efficient, and effective movement to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Standard 2.5.8.A Movement Skills
Standard 2.5.8.A.1
Demonstrate mechanically correct form and control when using and combining movement skills in applied settings.
Standard 2.5.8.A.2
Demonstrate how equilibrium, rotation, and range of motion impact performance.
Standard 2.5.8.A.3
Apply the impact of various applications of force and motion during physical activity.
Standard 2.5.8.A.4
Perform and assess the quality of movement flow in response to dynamic, interactive environments.
Standard 2.5.8.A.5
Compare and contrast the use of movement skills across various forms of physical activity and transfer a movement skill from one activity to another.
Standard 2.5.8.A.6
Detect and correct errors in personal movement performance and modify it in response to internal and external feedback.
Standard 2.5.8.A.7
Create and perform movement activities that combine movement skills into smooth flowing sequences (e.g., gymnastic routine, interpretative dance, tai chi).
Standard 2.5.8.B  Movement Concepts
Standard 2.5.8.B.1
Describe how equilibrium, rotation, and range of motion impact performance.
Standard 2.5.8.B.2
Analyze the application of balance and counterbalance when performing or observing movement skills.
Standard 2.5.8.B.3
Compare and contrast the use of space and flow in physical activities.
Standard 2.5.8.B.4
Summarize how movement can be made more interesting, creative, or effective.
Standard 2.5.8.B.5
Discuss the stages of movement skill development and the importance of practice.
Standard 2.5.8.B.6
Describe the influence of history and culture on games, sports, and dance.
Standard 2.5.8.C  Strategy
Standard 2.5.8.C.1
Compare and contrast offensive, defensive, and cooperative strategies and use them effectively in applied settings.
Standard 2.5.8.D  Sportmanship, Rules and Safety
Standard 2.5.8.D.1
Analyze participant and observer behaviors for evidence of good sportsmanship.
Standard 2.5.8.D.2
Employ general- and activity-specific rules and analyze their impact on participation.
Standard 2.5.8.E  Sport Psychology
Standard 2.5.8.E.1

Use specific strategies, including visualization and positive self-talk, to prepare for physical activity and assess their effectiveness.

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