Physical Education

Kindergarten

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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

      Practice proper foot patterns and form and maintain balance while hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping, and walking.

    • K.PE.1.B

      Practice correct technique while jumping in place, forward and backward, and side to side.

    • K.PE.1.C

      Demonstrate visual tracking and tracing, simple balancing, cross lateralization, and sequencing of two skills.

    • K.PE.1.D

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

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

      Maintain balance while bearing weight using different bases of support.

    • K.PE.2.B

      Practice bending, stretching, twisting, and curling while maintaining balance.

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

      Self-toss an object and throw underhand with opposite foot forward.

    • K.PE.3.B

      Catch a self-dropped ball before it bounces twice and catch a self-tossed object before it hits the ground.

    • K.PE.3.C

      Practice dribbling with one hand.

    • K.PE.3.D

      Tap a ball using the inside of the foot.

    • K.PE.3.E

      Kick a stationary ball from a stationary position.

    • K.PE.3.F

      Volley a lightweight object to self.

    • K.PE.3.G

      Strike a lightweight object using hand or short-handled implement.

    • K.PE.3.H

      Jump at least once with a self-turned rope.

    • K.PE.3.I

      Demonstrate swinging a long rope back and forth with a partner.

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

      Differentiate between personal and general space while moving to simple rhythms and maintaining balance.

    • K.PE.4.B

      Demonstrate a variety of pathways, shapes, and levels while maintaining balance.

    • K.PE.4.C

      Demonstrate clear contrast when moving in different speeds and directions while maintaining balance.

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

      Mirror and follow teacher movement and basic rhythm patterns.

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

      Demonstrate the skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or catch others during a variety of games while maintaining appropriate space and speed.

    • K.PE.6.B

      Practice the correct techniques for motor development skills following teacher direction.

    • K.PE.6.C

      Demonstrate safe practices by following rules, procedures, and directions during class and activities.

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

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

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

      Discuss the immediate effect of physical activity on the heart and lungs.

    • K.PE.8.B

      Describe the importance of daily active play.

    • K.PE.8.C

      Participate in exercises that promote health-related fitness.

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

      Describe the importance of goal setting.

    • K.PE.9.B

      Identify how to measure improvement in physical skills such as counting the number of times a student can hop while maintaining balance.

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

      Recognize that eating a variety of foods produces energy for physical activity.

    • K.PE.10.B

      Identify the best source of hydration during physical activity.

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

      Identify proper clothing and footwear for physical activity.

    • K.PE.11.B

      Identify safety precautions, including pedestrian, water, sun, and cycling safety, with teacher guidance.

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

      Give examples of consequences resulting from personal actions.

    • K.PE.12.B

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

    • K.PE.12.C

      Identify personal impulses and emotions with teacher guidance.

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

      Demonstrate respect and cooperation through words and actions with teacher guidance.

    • K.PE.13.B

      Communicate feelings and thoughts appropriately with teacher guidance.

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

      Explain why some physical activities are challenging.

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

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

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

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

    • K.PE.16.B

      Identify physical activity for personal enjoyment with teacher guidance.