Sauk Prairie Physical Education Assessment
We consider it a privilege to assist your child in developing the skills necessary to become a skillful mover and a productive citizen. As we have worked with your child we have established an environment where your child can feel safe and experience success.
Your child’s elementary physical education progress reflects the following combination of grading criteria, based on the National Physical Education Standards. To learn more about them, please visit http://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/ or talk to your physical education teacher. A quick and easy explanation of each standard is listed below:
#1 Movement Skills and Patterns - developing the skills to be able to move and play successfully
#2 Understanding Movement Concepts - knowing how to move and applying skills and strategies to movement
#3 Health Enhancing Levels of Fitness - showing and knowing how to get fit and stay fit
#4 Responsible Personal and Social Behavior - acting fairly and respectfully while I play and move
#5 Recognizes Benefits of Physical Activity - knowing why it is important to be physically active
Skills Covered by Standard So Far This Year in Physical Education Class:
Movement Skills and Patterns: Chasing, Dodging, Throwing, Catching, Volleyball Skills (serving, bumping, setting), Fitness Testing Components (Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Endurance)
Understanding of Movement Concepts: Chasing/Dodging Safely, Space/Body Awareness,
Climbing Wall Challenges, Throwing to a Moving Target
Health Enhancing Level of Fitness: Active Class Participation,,
Exercise Level Challenges
Responsible Personal and Social Behavior: Safety, Classroom Expectations and Procedures, Cooperation, Self-Assessment
Recognizes Benefits of Physical Activity: Warm-up Card Leader and Follower, Knows What
Activities They Enjoy To Stay Active
