Grade 4 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.

Using a combination of motor skills to engage in a variety of activities; and

Combining locomotor movement patterns and dance steps used in an original dance.

Discussing the origin of a variety of games, sports, or dances, including traditional and contemporary American Indian contributions and cultures; and

Understanding the concept of open spaces to activities such as combination skills, small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance environments.

Discussing the importance of hydration and hydration choices relative to physical activities;

Analyzing opportunities for participating in physical activities outside health enhancement class;

Actively engaging in the activities of health enhancement class, both teacher directed and independent;

Identifying the components of health-related fitness; and

Engaging in warm-up and cool-down activities related to cardio-respiratory fitness assessment.

Demonstrating responsible behavior in independent group situations;

Reflecting on personal social behavior in physical activity;

Listening respectfully to corrective feedback from others;

Adhering to rules of etiquette in a variety of physical activities;

Recognizing and supporting individual differences in movement performance at all skill levels;

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

Working safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings.

Examining the health benefits of participating in physical activity;

Rating the enjoyment of participating in challenging and mastered physical activities; and

Describing and comparing the positive social interactions when engaged in partner, small-group, and large-group physical activities.