Physical Education

Grade 8

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

37 standards
  • Movement patterns and movement skills--locomotor skills (1)
    • 8.PE.1.A

      Combine and apply a variety of locomotor skills during dynamic fitness, sport, and rhythmic activities.

    • 8.PE.1.B

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

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

      Combine and apply balance with control during dynamic activities, game situations, and sports.

    • 8.PE.2.B

      Demonstrate proper body positioning, proficiency, and footwork and perform offensive and defensive skills during dynamic activities, game situations, and sports.

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

      Combine appropriate throwing techniques during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.B

      Apply appropriate catching technique from different levels and trajectories with an implement during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.C

      Perform, without cue, key elements in hand dribbling during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.D

      Perform, without cue, key elements in foot dribbling during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.E

      Apply correct technique in kicking and punting during game situations and sports with control, distance, and accuracy.

    • 8.PE.3.F

      Perform, without cue, key elements in volleying during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.G

      Perform, without cue, key elements in striking during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.3.H

      Create and perform a jump rope routine with a partner or a small group using a variety of skills that include agility, speed, and endurance.

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

      Perform, without cue, the appropriate use of open space and closing space during dynamic activities, games, and sports.

    • 8.PE.4.B

      Perform, without cue, the appropriate speed, direction, and force with or without an implement during dynamic activities, games, and sports.

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

      Create and perform with a small group a rhythmic routine with varying tempos using advanced steps and movement patterns.

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

      Perform, without cue, offensive and defensive strategies used in net or wall, invasion, target, striking, and fielding games and sports.

    • 8.PE.6.B

      Perform, without cue, combinations or sequences of game skills to achieve individual or team goals.

    • 8.PE.6.C

      Follow rules, demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior, self-officiate, and respect consequences for the game being played without cue.

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

      Engage in a variety of self-selected outdoor recreational activities and games.

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

      Perform a variety of lifelong physical activities and explain their effects on overall health and wellness.

    • 8.PE.8.B

      Perform basic frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) principle in a variety of self-selected aerobic and anaerobic activities.

    • 8.PE.8.C

      Develop and analyze a personal fitness plan using health-related and skill-related fitness components.

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

      Create and implement a personal physical fitness plan and analyze the results for effectiveness.

    • 8.PE.9.B

      Evaluate personal fitness goals and make appropriate changes for improvement.

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

      Develop a healthy food choice plan that enhances physical performance.

    • 8.PE.10.B

      Determine hydration needs, without cue, based on physical performance and environmental factors.

  • Health, physical activity, and fitness--environmental awareness and safety practices (11)
    • 8.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.

    • 8.PE.11.B

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

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

      Discuss the importance of and demonstrate respect for differences and similarities in abilities of self and others during game situations and sports.

    • 8.PE.12.B

      Evaluate 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)
    • 8.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.

    • 8.PE.13.B

      Communicate effectively to enhance healthy interactions while settling disagreements.

    • 8.PE.13.C

      Demonstrate empathy and mutual respect for the feelings of others.

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

      Develop and apply a plan of action and make effective decisions when faced with challenges, obstacles, or difficulties during game situations and sports.

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

      Provide constructive feedback to peers using a positive tone to improve performance.

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

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

    • 8.PE.16.B

      Participate in self-selected physical activities for personal enjoyment.