Physical Education - Third Grade

Course Description

The goal of the Physical Education curriculum it to develop individuals who are proficient at movement and who can use physical activity to:

• Maintain or develop fitness
• Develop skills for sport and recreation
• Use movement for self-expression, enjoyment, challenge, and social interaction
• Pursue lifelong physical activity

Adopted Materials

Title: Children Moving
Authors: George Graham, Shirley Ann Holt/Hale, Melissa Parker
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company

Grading

Each student will take home an assessment for Physical Education at the end of each quarter. This assessment will include individual information about student achievement on fitness tests and performance objectives specific to their grade.

Fitness Testing

Students will be assessed on the following norm referenced areas of fitness: aerobic endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

State Standards

Idaho does not currently have state standards for Physical Education. Therefore, Boise Public Schools Physical Education Department has aligned themselves with the Indiana State Standards. The state of Indiana developed their standards from standards set forth by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Both the NASPE and Indiana State Standards reflect the educational philosophies and values of the Boise School District.

Copyright Resources

Course Scope

Unit 1

Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

Ongoing

311.01 Demonstrates selected manipulative skills in a variety of locomotor patterns.

Standard Reference
4.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Throws and catches while traveling.

CM Ch. 27

TO

02

Dribbles a soccer ball while traveling.

CM Ch. 26

TO

311.02 Adapt a skill to the demands of a dynamic, unpredictable environment.

Standard Reference
3.1.1, 3.1.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Balances with control on a variety of objects (balance board, large apparatus)

CM Ch. 23

TO

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Unit 2

Applies movement concepts & principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

3 weeks

311.03 Apply critical elements to improve personal performance in fundamental and selected specialized motor skills.

Standard Reference
3.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Transfers weight from feet to hands using large extensions (e.g., mule kick, handstand, and cartwheel).

CM Ch. 24

TO

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Unit 3

Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.

Ongoing

311.04 Select and participate regularly in physical activities for the purpose of improved skill and health.

Standard Reference
3.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identifies physical activities in which they participate on a regular basis.

CM Ch. 4

TMA

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Unit 4

Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Ongoing

311.05 Identify several activities related to each component of physical fitness.

Standard Reference
3.4.4, 3.4.5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrates correct form while performing flexibility test.

CM Ch. 4

TO

311.06 Meet the health-related fitness standards as defined by current assessment tool.

Standard Reference
3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrates continuous aerobic activity for a specified time/distance.

President’s Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Program

TO

02

Holds and controls body weight.

President’s Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Program

TO