Physical Education

Grade 4

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

42 standards
  • Movement patterns and movement skills--locomotor skills (1)
    • 4.PE.1.A

      Demonstrate and apply correct technique in a variety of locomotor skills during dynamic activities.

    • 4.PE.1.B

      Demonstrate correct jumping and landing technique while performing a long jump and a full turn jump.

    • 4.PE.1.C

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

    • 4.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)
    • 4.PE.2.A

      Transfer body weight over, under, and on equipment with good control.

    • 4.PE.2.B

      Move into and out of various combinations of bending, stretching, twisting, curling, pushing, pulling, and swaying in a variety of activities.

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

      Practice the key elements of manipulative skills, including eye on target, follow-through, body weight transfer, and body position, during dynamic activities.

    • 4.PE.3.B

      Practice the key elements of catching a ball at a variety of levels above and below the waist.

    • 4.PE.3.C

      Demonstrate key elements of hand dribbling with dominant and non-dominant hand while changing both speed and direction.

    • 4.PE.3.D

      Dribble a ball with control alternating feet while changing both speed and direction with a partner.

    • 4.PE.3.E

      Identify and demonstrate the key elements in kicking patterns, including body position, weight transfer, and follow-through.

    • 4.PE.3.F

      Demonstrate correct technique in underhand and overhead volleying to a wall, net, or partner.

    • 4.PE.3.G

      Demonstrate correct technique when striking an object with a hand or short-or long-handled implement with a partner.

    • 4.PE.3.H

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

    • 4.PE.3.I

      Demonstrate entering and exiting a turned long rope using intermediate jumping skills.

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

      Demonstrate the appropriate use of open space and closing space during dynamic activities.

    • 4.PE.4.B

      Demonstrate appropriate use of pathways and levels during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 4.PE.4.C

      Apply speed, direction, and force during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

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

      Demonstrate a rhythmic routine with appropriate steps and movement patterns individually or in a group.

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

      Explain fundamental components and strategies of dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 4.PE.6.B

      Practice and demonstrate specific movement skills in designated dynamic activities and lead-up games with a partner or a small group.

    • 4.PE.6.C

      Exhibit appropriate sporting behavior during independent games and activities.

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

      Participate in a variety of outdoor recreational skills and activities such as camping, backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, hiking, paddle sports, disc golf, cornhole, bocce ball, or croquet.

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

      Describe the benefits of regular physical activity on overall health and wellness.

    • 4.PE.8.B

      Demonstrate frequency and intensity during endurance activities.

    • 4.PE.8.C

      Identify and demonstrate the components of health-and skill-related fitness.

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

      Develop personal fitness goals for health-related fitness.

    • 4.PE.9.B

      Track progress and analyze data for health-related fitness activities.

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

      Examine the relationship between nutrition and optimal physical performance.

    • 4.PE.10.B

      Explain the importance of proper hydration before, during, and after physical activity.

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

      Work independently to select proper attire and safety equipment that promote safe participation and prevent injury in dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 4.PE.11.B

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

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

      Accept and take responsibility for personal actions that affect self and others.

    • 4.PE.12.B

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

    • 4.PE.12.C

      Demonstrate self-management skills to control personal impulses and emotions during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

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

      Discuss ways to resolve conflict in socially acceptable ways and respond to winning and losing with dignity and understanding.

    • 4.PE.13.B

      Identify effective communication to enhance healthy interactions while settling disagreements.

    • 4.PE.13.C

      Demonstrate respect for the feelings of others.

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

      Identify ways to accept individual challenges and use self-management skills to persevere in a positive manner when learning a variety of new skills.

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

      Listen respectfully to make appropriate changes in performance based on feedback from teacher and peers.

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

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

    • 4.PE.16.B

      Participate in a variety of physical activities in the school and community for personal enjoyment.