Physical Education

Grade 2

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

41 standards
  • Movement patterns and movement skills--locomotor skills (1)
    • 2.PE.1.A

      Practice and apply correct technique while hopping, galloping, running, sliding, and skipping.

    • 2.PE.1.B

      Demonstrate correct jumping and landing technique while consecutively jumping in place, forward and backward, side to side, half turns, and in tuck position.

    • 2.PE.1.C

      Demonstrate basic balancing, cross lateralization, and sequencing of three skills with repetition.

    • 2.PE.1.D

      Spin and roll at different levels, speeds, and positions.

  • Movement patterns and movement skills--non-locomotor skills (2)
    • 2.PE.2.A

      Demonstrate maintaining balance standing on one foot while placing the free leg in a variety of different positions for eight seconds.

    • 2.PE.2.B

      Differentiate between bending, stretching, twisting, curling, pushing, pulling, and swaying.

  • Movement patterns and movement skills--manipulative skills (3)
    • 2.PE.3.A

      Demonstrate key elements in underhand throwing to a partner and overhand throwing to a target with opposite foot forward.

    • 2.PE.3.B

      Demonstrate key elements when catching an accurately and softly thrown large ball without trapping against the body.

    • 2.PE.3.C

      Demonstrate key elements of hand dribbling while walking.

    • 2.PE.3.D

      Dribble a ball with control using both feet while walking.

    • 2.PE.3.E

      Kick a moving ball using a continuous running approach.

    • 2.PE.3.F

      Volley a lightweight object with consecutive hits to self or partner.

    • 2.PE.3.G

      Strike a stationary object off the ground or an elevated surface with a hand or short-or long-handled implement consecutively.

    • 2.PE.3.H

      Jump forward and backward with a self-turned rope.

    • 2.PE.3.I

      Demonstrate turning and jumping a long rope.

  • Movement patterns and movement skills--spatial and body awareness (4)
    • 2.PE.4.A

      Demonstrate locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills safely in personal and general space.

    • 2.PE.4.B

      Combine pathways, shapes, and levels into simple sequences.

    • 2.PE.4.C

      Combine speed and direction as directed by the teacher.

  • Movement patterns and movement skills--rhythmic activities (5)
    • 2.PE.5

      Demonstrate simple rhythmic sequences using various locomotor and coordination skills in eight counts.

  • Performance strategies--games and activities (6)
    • 2.PE.6.A

      Apply the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games at low, middle, and high levels with appropriate speed and direction.

    • 2.PE.6.B

      Participate in appropriate drills and activities to enhance the learning of specific motor development skills.

    • 2.PE.6.C

      Demonstrate safe practices by using equipment appropriately and respecting personal space with minimal teacher guidance.

  • Performance strategies--outdoor and recreational pursuits (7)
    • 2.PE.7

      Describe outdoor recreation and health and fitness activities in school and the community.

  • Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles (8)
    • 2.PE.8.A

      List the benefits of regular physical activity on the heart and lungs.

    • 2.PE.8.B

      Define frequency and endurance as it relates to physical activities.

    • 2.PE.8.C

      Demonstrate correct technique of exercises that promote health-related fitness.

  • Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data (9)
    • 2.PE.9.A

      Develop health-and skill-related goals with teacher guidance.

    • 2.PE.9.B

      Identify how to measure improvement and track progress in physical skills with a measuring tool.

  • Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration (10)
    • 2.PE.10.A

      Identify the types of food that produce energy to enhance physical activity.

    • 2.PE.10.B

      Explain the need for proper hydration to enhance physical activity.

  • Health, physical activity, and fitness--environmental awareness and safety practices (11)
    • 2.PE.11.A

      Explain how proper attire and safety equipment promote safe participation and prevent injury in a variety of physical activities.

    • 2.PE.11.B

      Identify and explain safety precautions, including pedestrian, water, sun, cycling, and skating safety.

  • Social and emotional health--personal responsibility and self-management (12)
    • 2.PE.12.A

      Differentiate between the positive and negative consequences of personal actions.

    • 2.PE.12.B

      Explain and demonstrate respect for differences and similarities in abilities of self and others.

    • 2.PE.12.C

      Identify self-management skills to control personal impulses and emotions.

  • Social and emotional health--resolving conflict and social interaction (13)
    • 2.PE.13.A

      Identify the causes of problems and propose solutions with teacher guidance.

    • 2.PE.13.B

      Communicate feelings and thoughts appropriately without cue.

  • Social and emotional health--perseverance (14)
    • 2.PE.14

      Explain how practicing challenging physical activities can build confidence and minimize frustration when learning skills.

  • Social and emotional health--accepting and providing constructive feedback (15)
    • 2.PE.15

      Listen respectfully and respond appropriately to specific corrective feedback with teacher guidance.

  • Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness (16)
    • 2.PE.16.A

      Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis.

    • 2.PE.16.B

      Identify and select physical activities for personal enjoyment.