Elementary

Elementary Physical Education Grade 4

.5 Credits

18 weeks

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Coursework

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The Elementary PE course integrates healthy lifestyle habits and activities to help students be their best. The learning scaffolds on the previous lessons to provide developmentally appropriate activities and builds on skills learned in each grade level. Skill progressions help students learn how to throw, catch, kick, strike, dance, swim, and do some basic gymnastics. Students learn how to eat a healthy diet, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, and strive for 60 minutes of daily activity. They learn to set goals and work to meet those physical goals to keep improving their skills.

Please view the Elementary Parents Guide for Grades 3-5 with guidance on helping your student transition to online learning and thrive at VLACS.

Competencies

Influences on Fitness

I can explain the movement steps to a social dance. I can describe the forces that act on a body while maintaining a balanced position. I can describe swim strokes. I can explain the technologies that help to reach health goals. I can predict the impact of influences on a person’s participation in physical activity. I can interpret assessments to evaluate fitness.

Nutrients and the Training Principles

I can select specific stretches to reduce specific sport injuries. I can analyze my heart rate during activities. I can identify principles of fitness to their correct meaning. I can identify the muscles that are being used during physical activity. I can describe the five parts of a workout. I can compare the recommended daily portions for the different food groups.

Safety and Healthy Performance

I can interpret when my body is showing signs of dehydration. I can evaluate my physical fitness by measuring my fitness levels. I can identify similar movement patterns in various sports. I can describe cues of catching. I can compare different positions for offense and defense in games. I can identify proper practice activities that can improve performance skills.

Sportsmanship and Kicking

I can describe inclusive opportunities with others while in a physical activity setting. I can explain the connection between skill competence and enjoyment of activity. I can analyze a food label to determine the serving size and total nutrients. I can explain the cues to forehand strike with a racquet. I can describe games that use striking with various body parts and equipment. I can explain the cues to kick an object that travels in the intended direction.

Major Topics and Concepts

Major Topics and Concepts:

Module 01: Take Notice, Keep Focus

01.00 Module One Pretest
01.01 Safety
01.02 Fitness Assessment 1
01.03 Locomotor Movements
01.04 Throwing and Catching—Project-Based Assessment
01.05 Module One Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
01.06 Module One Assessment

Module 02: Use and Nourish Your Body

02.00 Module Two Pretest
02.01 Flexibility
02.02 Cardiovascular Health
02.03 Strength
02.04 Nutrition—Project-Based Assessment
02.05 Fitness Assessment 2
02.06 Module Two Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
02.07 Module Two Assessment

Module 03: Strike It Rich, Keep It Fair

03.00 Module Three Pretest
03.01 Sportsmanship and Teamwork
03.02 Nutrition and Water
03.03 Striking—Project-Based Assessment
03.04 Kicking
03.05 Module Three Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
03.06 Module Three Assessment

Module 04: Moving toward Your Goals

04.00 Module Four Pretest
04.01 Dance
04.02 Gymnastics and Swimming
04.03 Fitness Resources
04.04 Improve Movement—Project-Based Assessment
04.05 Fitness Assessment 3
04.06 Module Four Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
04.07 Module Four Assessment

Course Materials

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because, when teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.

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