Grade 4 PE Mississippi Standards

Participate regularly in a variety of physical activities.

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respect s self and others in physical activity settings.

Employ fundamental movement skills in various settings.

Recognize personal challenges and experiences in physical activities.

Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPA) on a daily basis.

Understand health related fitness standards (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, aerobic fitness, and body composition) as defined by fitness testing and demonstrate physical fitness.

Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Work cooperatively and productively with a partner or in a group setting.

Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns/concepts needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Apply manipulative skills to enhance participation in physical activity settings.

Incorporate basic offensive and defensive strategies (i.e., one-on-one, arms out for balance on the balance beam, alignment of players in volleyball, etc.) in a variety of settings.

Identify benefits derived from physical activities.

Maintain participation in activities outside of the school setting.

Participates regularly in physical activity.

Accept and respond to winning and losing with dignity and understanding.

Demonstrate understanding of movement principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning, development and performance of physical activities.

Apply specific direction and force to manipulative skills.

Express enjoyment while participating in physical activity.