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PreK-K Physical Education Standards 2026

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PreK/K Physical Education Framework

 

In PreK through second grade, instruction will focus on building a foundation of non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills through exploration and movement activities. Instruction will also address the knowledge of concepts and principles (e.g., principle of opposition = throwing), personal and social behavior (e.g., respecting others, working safely), and the value of physical activity.

 

Teachers may find their students are below grade level depending on the number of class meetings per week, amount of time per class meeting, consistency of previous instruction, etc. Teachers should evaluate their student's knowledge and abilities and use the standards that best fit their learning needs, while working to move the students to the appropriate grade level standards. 

 

The order of the standards at any grade band is not meant to imply a sequence of topics and should be considered flexible for the organization of any course.

 

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PreK/Kindergarten Physical Education Standards and Objective Analysis

 


 

Welcome to the PreK/K Physical Education standards! To see the objective analysis for any objective below, click on the blue text or use the navigator bar on the right side of the screen to move to an objective analysis.

 

Physical Literacy Elements (PLE): Recognizes the value of physical activity for challenge, social interaction, enjoyment, and/or personal relevance.

Challenge

PLE.PK-5.1

 Explore and reflect on physical activity challenges and success, through activities tailored to various skill levels, promoting growth and accomplishments.

Social Interaction

PLE.PK-5.2

Demonstrate and reflect on positive social behaviors in physical activity, including conflict resolution, cooperation, encouragement, teamwork, and communication.

Enjoyment, Fun, and Delight

PLE.PK-5.3

Explore and reflect on enjoyment of physical activity through personal preferences, social connections, and self-expression.

Personal Relevance

PLE.PK-5.4

Examine and reflect on how physical activity and balanced nutrition support physical and mental health and personal goals, fostering a lifelong appreciation for being active.

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. 

Locomotor

Walking, marching, hopping, jumping, galloping, running, side-sliding, skipping, leaping

S1.E1.K

Practices motor skills (walking, marching, hopping, jumping, galloping, running, side-sliding, skipping, leaping) while maintaining balance.

Jogging, running 

S1.E2.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appearing in grade band 1-2. 

Jumping and landing, horizontal/vertical 

S1.E3.K

Performs horizontal and vertical jumping and landing actions with balance.

Dance 

S1.E4.K

Performs locomotor skills in response to teacher-led creative dance. 

Combinations with locomotors and manipulatives

S1.E5.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 3-5. 

Non-locomotor (Stability)

Balance 

S1.E6.K

Maintains momentary stillness on different bases of support. Forms wide, narrow, curled, and twisted body shapes. 

Weight transfer, rolling

S1.E7.K

With momentum, rolls sideways in a narrow body shape. 

Curling and stretching; twisting and bending 

S1.E8.K

Identifies the actions of curling and stretching. 

Combinations with dance and gymnastics

S1.E9.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 1-2. 

Balances and weight transfers

S1.E10.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 3-5. 

Manipulatives

Rolling/Throwing; underhand and overhand 

S1.E11.K

Rolls, throws underhand and throws overhand with opposite foot forward (opposition).

Passing with hands 

S1.E12.K

Demonstrates passing an object in a variety of non-dynamic (stationary) practice tasks.

Catching 

S1.E13.K

a) Drops a ball or object and catches it before it bounces again.

b) Catches a large ball or object tossed by self or a skilled thrower. 

Dribbling/Ball Control with Hands 

S1.E14.K

Dribbles a ball with one hand attempting a second dribble. 

Dribbling/Ball Control with Feet 

S1.E15.K

Taps a ball using the inside of the foot, sending it forward attempting a second tap.

Passing and receiving with feet 

S1.E16.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 1-2.  

Dribbling in combinations

S1.E17.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 3-5. 

Kicking 

S1.E18.K

Kicks a stationary ball from a stationary position.

Volley, underhand & overhand

S1.E19.K

Volleys a lightweight object (balloon), sending it upward. 

Striking, hand and short implement 

S1.E20.K

Strikes a lightweight object with a hand or short implement.  

Striking, long implement 

S1.E21.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 1-2.  

Throwing/Catching/Scooping/Cradling, long and short implement

S1.E22.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade 1-2. 

Jumping rope 

S1.E23.K

a) Attempts a variety of jumps over a rope on the floor.
b) Attempts a single jump with a self-turned rope.

c) Attempts to jump a long rope with teacher-assisted turning.

Outdoor Pursuits

S1.E24.K

Explores outdoor activities through teacher-led instruction (e.g., scavenger hunt, nature walk) for physical activity and enjoyment.

Standard 2: Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance.  

Movement Concepts 

Space/Spatial Awareness Concepts

S2.E1.K

a) Differentiates between movement in personal (self-space) and general space.

b) Moves in personal space to a rhythm. 

Pathways, shapes, levels 

S2.E2.K

Travels in three different pathways (straight, zig-zag, curved) exploring spatial awareness. 

Speed, direction, force 

S2.E3.K

Travels in general space with different levels of speed (slow, medium, fast) exploring spatial awareness.

Alignment and muscular tension 

S2.E4.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 3-5. 

Strategies and tactics 

S2.E5.K

Introduce simple strategies with movement patterns and manipulatives without crossing the midline.

Standard 3: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.  

Physical Activity Knowledge and Engagement

Physical Activity Knowledge

S3.E1.K

Identifies active-play opportunities outside physical education class (e.g., at home, at school, and in the community). 

Engages in Physical Activity

S3.E2.K

a) Actively participates in physical education class.

b) Engages in 50% of class time. 

Fitness, Assessment, and Nutrition Knowledge 

Fitness Knowledge

S3.E3.K

Recognizes body cues in relation to increased movement (e.g., heart rate, breathing, body temperature).

Fitness Knowledge

S3.E4.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 1-2. 

Assessment and Program Planning

S3.E5.K

Developmentally appropriate/emerging outcomes first appear in grade band 3-5. 

Nutrition 

S3.E6.K

Recognizes that food provides energy for physical activity. 

Standard 4: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. 

Personal Responsibility 

 

S4.E1.K

Follows directions in group settings (e.g., self/body control, expectations, procedures). 

 

S4.E2.K

Acknowledges the norms and expectations of the learning environment. 

Accepting Feedback and Working with Others

Accepting Feedback

S4.E3.K

a) Follows instruction and directions.

b) Accepts corrective feedback for the teacher.

Working with Others

S4.E4.K

Shares equipment and space with others exploring spatial awareness.

Expectations, Etiquette, and Safety

Expectations and Etiquette

S4.E5.K

Practices the established procedures and expectations for class participation.

Safety

S4.E6.K

Follows teacher directions for safe participation and proper use of equipment with minimal reminders.

 

 

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