Standard 2.5 Motor Skills Development

All students will utilize safe, efficient and effective movement to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Big Idea: Individuals who learn to move safely, effectively and efficiently and feel comfortable and confident in the performance of motor skills are more likely to participate in health-enhancing forms of physical activity throughout life.

2.5 A Movement Skills

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

How does effective and appropriate movement affect wellness?

Performing movement skills in a technically correct manner improves overall performance and increases the likelihood of participation in lifelong physical activity.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 2:

1.   Perform movement skills (locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills) with developmentally appropriate control in isolated (skill practice) and applied (game/sport/dance/recreational) settings.

2.   Demonstrate smooth transitions between sequential movement skills used in combination.

3.   Demonstrate control in traveling, weight bearing, and balance activities on a variety of body parts.

4.   Move in personal and general space at different levels, directions, and pathways.

5.   Respond in movement to changes in tempo, beat, rhythm, or musical style.

6.   Change the effort (force, flow, energy) or range (extension) of a movement skill or skill combination.

7.   Change a movement skill in response to a changing environment such as a dance partner, obstacle, smaller target, or larger space.

8.   Respond appropriately to verbal and visual cues during physical activity.

9.   Correct movement errors in response to feedback.

10. Demonstrate the use of creative movement in response to music, poetry, or stories.

2.5 B Movement Concepts

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

Why do I have to understand concepts of movement when I can already perform the movement?

Knowing and understanding concepts of movement will improve performance in a specific skill and provide the foundation for transfer of skills in a variety of sports and activities.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 2:

1.    Identify correct body planes and parts.

2.    Explain how changes in direction, pathways and levels can alter movement.

3.    Explain how changes in rhythm, tempo, beat, and musical style can alter movement.

4.    Distinguish between personal and general space.

5.    Explain verbal and visual cues used to improve skill performance.

6.    Define and use basic movement vocabulary to describe physical activity.

2.5 C Strategy

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

To what extent does strategy influence performance in competitive games and activities?

Implementing effective offensive, defensive and cooperative strategies is necessary for all players to be successful in game situations.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 2:

1.    Differentiate between competitive and cooperative strategies.

2.5 D Sportsmanship, Rules and Safety

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

Why do I have to show good sportsmanship and follow the rules when others do not?

In order for all participants and spectators to experience the maximum benefit from games and sports, everyone must demonstrate knowledge and commitment to sportsmanship, rules and safety guidelines.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 2:

1.    Explain why good sportsmanship is important and demonstrate positive behaviors during participation.

2.    Follow basic activity and safety rules and explain why they are important.

3.    Explain that practice and being healthy contribute to safe and improved performance.

2.5 E Sports Psychology

Essential Questions

Enduring Understandings

How can I become more mentally prepared for competition and sports performance?

Sport psychology techniques prepare athletes to compete at the optimum level.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

Comments and Examples

By the end of Grade 2:

1.    Explain that mental attitude influences physical performance.