Physical Education

Grade 6

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

38 standards
  • Movement patterns and movement skills--locomotor skills (1)
    • 6.PE.1.A

      Perform a variety of locomotor skills and combinations during dynamic activities and games.

    • 6.PE.1.B

      Demonstrate correct jumping and landing technique during dynamic activities, game situations, and sports.

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

      Demonstrate balance with control during dynamic activities and games.

    • 6.PE.2.B

      Demonstrate proper body positioning, proficiency, footwork, and offensive and defensive skills during dynamic activities and games.

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

      Demonstrate correct technique when throwing to a moving target.

    • 6.PE.3.B

      Demonstrate correct catching technique from different levels and trajectories with a variety of objects.

    • 6.PE.3.C

      Demonstrate correct hand dribbling technique when changing both speed and direction while maintaining ball control.

    • 6.PE.3.D

      Demonstrate correct foot dribbling technique with control while changing both speed and direction during dynamic activities and game situations.

    • 6.PE.3.E

      Demonstrate correct technique in kicking and punting with accuracy during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 6.PE.3.F

      Demonstrate correct technique in volleying to a target with control and accuracy.

    • 6.PE.3.G

      Demonstrate correct technique when striking an object with speed, accuracy, force, and distance using a hand or handled implement during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 6.PE.3.H

      Create and perform a jump rope routine using a variety of advanced skills.

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

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

    • 6.PE.4.B

      Apply speed, direction, and force with a long-handled implement during dynamic activities, games, and sports.

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

      Perform rhythmic routines with intermediate steps and movement patterns.

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

      Demonstrate offensive and defensive strategies used in net or wall, invasion, target, striking, and fielding games.

    • 6.PE.6.B

      Demonstrate combinations of locomotor, manipulative, and game skills in dynamic activities to achieve individual or team goals.

    • 6.PE.6.C

      Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior with teammates, opponents, and officials.

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

      Participate in self-selected, organized outdoor recreational skills, activities, and games.

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

      Describe the long-term benefits of moderate to vigorous physical activity on overall health and wellness.

    • 6.PE.8.B

      Describe the frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) principle and how it improves fitness in relation to aerobic and anaerobic activities.

    • 6.PE.8.C

      Describe health-related and skill-related fitness components and their impact on personal fitness.

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

      Develop an individual fitness plan using personal fitness goals.

    • 6.PE.9.B

      Analyze results of fitness assessments to identify strategies for self-improvement.

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

      Identify macronutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and examine their relationship to optimal physical performance.

    • 6.PE.10.B

      Identify how environmental temperature and humidity each contribute to dehydration and heat illness.

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

      Perform, without cue, the selection and use of proper attire and safety equipment that promote safe participation and prevent injury in dynamic activities, games, and sports.

    • 6.PE.11.B

      Perform, without cue, the correct safety precautions, including water, sun, cycling, skating, and scooter safety.

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

      Explain the importance of and accept responsibility for personal actions that affect self and others during game situations and sports.

    • 6.PE.12.B

      Explain the importance of and demonstrate respect for differences and similarities in abilities of self and others during dynamic activities and lead-up games.

    • 6.PE.12.C

      Apply self-management skills to demonstrate self-control of impulses and emotions, without cue, during games, situations, and sports.

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

      Discuss the importance of and resolve conflict, without cue, in socially acceptable ways, and respond to winning and losing with dignity and understanding.

    • 6.PE.13.B

      Explain and demonstrate effective communication to enhance healthy interactions while settling disagreements.

    • 6.PE.13.C

      Demonstrate empathy and mutual respect for the feelings of others.

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

      Discuss the importance of accepting individual challenges and demonstrate self-management skills to persevere in a positive manner during game situations and sports.

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

      Analyze feedback to make appropriate changes to improve performance.

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

      Develop a plan using available technology to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for a sustained period of time on a regular basis.

    • 6.PE.16.B

      Describe how participation in a variety of physical activities builds confidence and increases personal enjoyment.