1. (1) The physical education standards for second grade are that each student will be able to:

   1. (a) demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns by:

      1. (i) performing basic locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills in mature patterns; and
      2. (ii) performing rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms.

   2. (b) apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance by:

      1. (i) identifying games, sports, or dances performed in other cultures; and
      2. (ii) combining locomotor skills in general space to rhythm or beat.

   3. (c) demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness by:

      1. (i) recognizing the balance of good nutrition with physical activity;
      2. (ii) describing physical activities outside health enhancement class;
      3. (iii) actively engaging in health enhancement class in response to instruction and practice;
      4. (iv) identifying physical activities which contribute to developing strength and fitness; and
      5. (v) describing warm-up and cool-down activities related to vigorous physical activity.

   4. (d) exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others by:

      1. (i) practicing skills with minimal teacher prompting;
      2. (ii) accepting responsibility for class protocols with behavior and performance actions;
      3. (iii) accepting specific corrective feedback from a teacher;
      4. (iv) recognizing the role of rules and etiquette in teacher-designed physical activities;
      5. (v) working independently with others in partner environments;
      6. (vi) recognizing ways to accept others' ideas, cultural diversity, and body types during games and physical activities; and
      7. (vii) working independently and safely in physical activity settings.

   5. (e) recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, self-expression, and or social interaction by:

      1. (i) describing the value of "good health balance";
      2. (ii) comparing physical activities that bring confidence and challenges; and
      3. (iii) discussing positive results gained from participating in physical activities with others.

Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 1389, Eff. 7/1/17.