Physical Education

Grade 3

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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

      Demonstrate correct technique while hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, and leaping.

    • 3.PE.1.B

      Demonstrate correct jumping and landing technique from different heights.

    • 3.PE.1.C

      Demonstrate intermediate balancing to include equipment, cross lateralization using a variety of coordination skills, and sequencing of three skills with repetition.

    • 3.PE.1.D

      Spin and roll with control at different levels, speeds, and positions with manipulatives.

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

      Demonstrate moving in and out of a balanced position with control during dynamic activities.

    • 3.PE.2.B

      Combine bending, stretching, twisting, curling, pushing, pulling, and swaying in a variety of activities.

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

      Demonstrate key elements in underhand and overhand throwing to a partner with accuracy.

    • 3.PE.3.B

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

    • 3.PE.3.C

      Demonstrate key elements of hand dribbling while slowly jogging and maintaining ball control.

    • 3.PE.3.D

      Dribble a ball with control using both feet while slowly jogging.

    • 3.PE.3.E

      Kick a moving ball on the ground and in the air using a continuous running approach.

    • 3.PE.3.F

      Demonstrate correct technique in volleying to a wall or partner and over an object or net.

    • 3.PE.3.G

      Demonstrate correct technique when striking a moving object over a low net or to a wall with a hand or short-or long-handled implement.

    • 3.PE.3.H

      Jump a self-turned rope using a variety of basic skills.

    • 3.PE.3.I

      Enter and exit a turned long rope using basic jumping skills.

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

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

    • 3.PE.4.B

      Combine pathways and levels into various movement patterns in a wide variety of physical activities.

    • 3.PE.4.C

      Combine speed, direction, and force as directed by teacher.

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

      Demonstrate various rhythmic combinations of locomotor skills of eight counts in repeatable patterns when leading or following a partner.

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

      Combine the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games.

    • 3.PE.6.B

      Demonstrate specific movement skills to improve performance in designated dynamic activities.

    • 3.PE.6.C

      Explain and follow rules, procedures, and safe practices during games and activities.

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

      Participate in introductory outdoor recreational skills and activities such as rock climbing, hiking, paddle sports, disc golf, or challenge courses.

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

      Describe the benefits of regular physical activity, including stress management.

    • 3.PE.8.B

      Identify the importance of frequency and intensity during endurance activities.

    • 3.PE.8.C

      Explain and demonstrate the correct techniques of health-related fitness components.

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

      Describe the importance of setting personal fitness goals in improving health-related fitness.

    • 3.PE.9.B

      Identify how to measure improvement and track progress for health-related fitness.

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

      Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity.

    • 3.PE.10.B

      Differentiate between water and processed sugar or high-calorie drinks and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity.

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

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

    • 3.PE.11.B

      Exhibit correct safety precautions, including pedestrian, water, sun, cycling, skating, and scooter safety.

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

      Explain that personal actions have consequences for self and others.

    • 3.PE.12.B

      Demonstrate respect for differences and similarities in abilities of self and others.

    • 3.PE.12.C

      Explain and demonstrate self-management skills to control personal impulses and emotions.

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

      Demonstrate respect and cooperation through words and actions during various group activities.

    • 3.PE.13.B

      Identify the feelings of others.

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

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

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

      Listen respectfully to make appropriate changes in performance based on feedback.

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

      Differentiate among types of and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for a sustained period of time on a regular basis using technology when available.

    • 3.PE.16.B

      Select and participate in physical activity for personal enjoyment.