1. (1) The physical education standards for fourth 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) using a combination of motor skills to engage in a variety of activities; and
      2. (ii) combining locomotor movement patterns and dance steps used in an original dance.

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

      1. (i) discussing the origin of a variety of games, sports, or dances, including traditional and contemporary American Indian contributions and cultures; and
      2. (ii) understanding the concept of open spaces to activities such as combination skills, small-sided practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance environments.

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

      1. (i) discussing the importance of hydration and hydration choices relative to physical activities;
      2. (ii) analyzing opportunities for participating in physical activities outside health enhancement class;
      3. (iii) actively engaging in the activities of health enhancement class, both teacher-directed and independent;
      4. (iv) identifying the components of health-related fitness; and
      5. (v) engaging in warm-up and cool-down activities related to cardio-respiratory fitness assessment.

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

      1. (i) demonstrating responsible behavior in independent group situations;
      2. (ii) reflecting on personal social behavior in physical activity;
      3. (iii) listening respectfully to corrective feedback from others;
      4. (iv) adhering to rules of etiquette in a variety of physical activities;
      5. (v) recognizing and supporting individual differences in movement performance at all skill levels;
      6. (vi) describing ways to accept others' ideas, cultural diversity, and body types during games and physical activities;
      7. (vii) working safely with peers and equipment in physical activity settings.

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

      1. (i) examining the health benefits of participating in physical activity;
      2. (ii) rating the enjoyment of participating in challenging and mastered physical activities; and
      3. (iii) describing and comparing the positive social interactions when engaged in partner, small-group, and large-group physical activities.

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.