Fifth-Grade Physical Education Learning Objectives
The mission of the third- through fifth-grade physical education program is to develop knowledge and understanding, attitudes and behaviors, and skills that will enable each student to develop a lifestyle in which regular vigorous physical activity is practiced. Goals and objectives reflect the view that there are important learning’s in the psychomotor and cognitive and affective domains that lead to optimal development of the whole person. All students should have the opportunity to develop and exhibit desirable behaviors in each of the domains.
Fundamental Movement Skills
- Manipulatives, body management, movement concepts and developmental games
Stunts and Tumbling
- Roll, transfer weight and jump using a mature pattern
Personal Fitness/Healthy Lifestyles
- Health and skill-related fitness, wellness and fitness principles
Outdoor Education/Team Building
- Cooperation/Team building activities and outdoor pursuits
Rhythms and Dance
- Essential elements of rhythm, creative/interpretive dance, rhythmic activities, forms of dance and social/cultural aspects of dance
Sport Skills and Lifetime Activities
- Skill techniques, individual/dual/team sports and specialized activities
