Kindergarten PE Mississippi Standards

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

Demonstrate clear contrasts between fast and slow.

Follow rules, procedures and safety practices while recognizing inappropriate behavior.

Develop fundamental locomotor/non-locomotor skills at an introductory level.

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

Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment.

Regularly participate in a variety of non-structured physical activities in school settings and out of school settings (recess, home) individually and as a group.

Follow directions and work cooperatively with others during physical activity.

Vigorously participate in physical activity for a sustained amount of time.

Develop skills while participating in different activities individually and while working with others.

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

Participates regularly in physical activity.

Explore manipulative skills at an introductory level.

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

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

Express a positive outlook during physical activity and enjoy interaction with others.

Demonstrate rhythmic movements, timing, and following a beat at an introductory level.

Identify body parts (i.e., knee, foot, arm, etc.) and apply these to different movement activities.

Recognize the change in heart rate and respiration as a result of physical activity.

Demonstrate awareness of immediate surroundings using a variety of movement skills while transferring weight in various directions and pathways.