Grade 2 PE Montana Standards

Recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, selfexpression, and/or social interaction.

Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a healthenhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.

Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Performing basic locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills in mature patterns; and

Performing rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms.

Identifying games, sports, or dances performed in other cultures; and

Combining locomotor skills in general space to rhythm or beat.

Recognizing the balance of good nutrition with physical activity;

Describing physical activities outside health enhancement class;

Actively engaging in health enhancement class in response to instruction and practice;

Identifying physical activities which contribute to developing strength and fitness; and

Describing warm up and cool-down activities related to vigorous physical activity.

Practicing skills with minimal teacher prompting;

Accepting responsibility for class protocols with behavior and performance actions;

Accepting specific corrective feedback from a teacher;

Recognizing the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities;

Working independently with others in partner environments;

Recognizing ways to accept other's ideas, cultural diversity, and body types during games and physical activities; and

Working independently and safely in physical activity settings.

Describing the value of "good health balance";

Comparing physical activities that bring confidence and challenges; and

Discussing positive results gained from participating in physical activities with others.