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Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District

Beaverton Schools

Kindergarten PE Learning Targets

Physical Education, K

ALT: Academic Learning Target
AST:  Academic Supporting Target

BSD K-5 Physical Education ALT 1: Physical Skills (Psychomotor)
The physically literate individual demonstrates motor skill competency in a variety of physical activities.

Locomotor - Hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, leaping
AST 1.K.1 Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance.
Locomotor - Jumping & landing, horizontal plane
AST 1.K.2 Performs jumping & landing actions with balance.
       Note: This outcome applies to both horizontal and vertical jumping & landing.
Locomotor - Dance
AST 1.K.3 Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative rhythmic activities.  
Non-Locomotor (Stability)- Balance
AST 1.K.4 Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support.
AST 1.K.5 Forms wide, narrow, curled & twisted body shapes.
Non-Locomotor (Stability)- Weight transfer, rolling
AST 1.K.6 Rolls sideways in a narrow body shape.
Non-Locomotor (Stability)- Curling & stretching; twisting & bending
AST 1.K.7 Contrasts the actions of curling & stretching.
Manipulative - Underhand throw
AST 1.K.8 Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.
Manipulative - Catching
AST 1.K.9 Drops a ball and catches it before it bounces twice.
AST 1.K.10 Catches a large ball tossed by a skilled thrower.
Manipulative - Dribbling/ball control with hands
AST 1.K.11 Dribbles a ball with one hand, attempting the second contact.
Manipulative- Dribbling/ball control with feet
AST 1.K.12 Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward.
Manipulative- Kicking
AST 1.K.13 Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position, demonstrating 2 of the 5 elements of a mature kicking pattern.
Manipulative- Volley, underhand
AST 1.K.14 Volleys a light-weight object (balloon), sending it upward.
Manipulative- Striking, short implement
AST 1.K.15 Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.
Manipulative- Jumping rope
AST 1.K.16 Executes a single jump with self-turned rope.
AST 1.K.17 Jumps a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

BSD K-5 Physical Education ALT 2: Fitness & Movement Concepts (Cognitive)

The physically literate individual demonstrates and applies knowledge of a physically active lifestyle and concepts/strategies related to movement and performance.

Movement Concepts- Space
AST 2.K.1 Differentiates between movement in personal (self-space) & general space.
AST 2.K.2 Moves in personal space to a rhythm.
Movement Concepts- Shapes, pathways, levels
AST 2.K.3 Travels in 3 different pathways.
Movement Concepts- Speed, direction, force
AST 2.K.4 Travels in general space with different speeds.
Physical Activity Knowledge
AST 2.K.5 Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class.
Engages in Physical Activity
AST 2.K.6 Actively participates in physical education class.
Fitness Knowledge
AST 2.K.7 Recognizes that when you move fast, your heart beats faster and you breathe faster.
Nutrition
AST 2.K.8 Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity.
Health
AST 2.K.9 Recognizes that physical activity is important for good health.
Challenge
AST 2.K.10 Acknowledges that some physical activities are challenging/difficult.

BSD K-5 Physical Education ALT 3: Personal & Social Skills (Affective)

The physically literate individual demonstrates responsible, safe, and respectful social skills for self, equipment and others.

Personal Responsibility
AST 3.K.1 Follows directions in group settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules, taking turns).
AST 3.K.2 Acknowledges responsibility for behavior when prompted.
Accepting Feedback
AST 3.K.3 Follows instruction/ directions when prompted.
Working With Others
AST 3.K.4 Shares equipment and space with others.
Rules & Etiquette
AST 3.K.5 Recognizes the established protocol for class activities.
Safety
AST 3.K.6 Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.
Self-Expression & Enjoyment
AST 3.K.7 Identifies physical activities that are enjoyable.