3rd Grade Physical Education Schedule:
Monday - Worley
Tuesday - Higgins
Wednesday - Elgin
Thursday - Farrell
Tuesday - Higgins
Wednesday - Elgin
Thursday - Farrell
3rd Grade Curriculum
Marking Period 1:
• Define aerobic activity and apply methods for measuring heart rate.
• Identify activities that develop muscular strength and muscular endurance.
• Identify activities that develop flexibility.
• Dribble with the hands and feet while moving left and right and along straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.
Marking Period 2:
• Throw overhand at high, middle, and low levels.
• Catch balls at high, middle, and low levels.
• Volley a gently thrown lightweight ball to a target using a forearm pass.
• Explain the importance of goal setting as it relates to achievement in physical activity.
Marking Period 3:
• Perform a dance while demonstrating all movements accurately and staying in formation during the dance.
• Transfer weight onto, over, and off of equipment by beginning with the hands on the equipment, kicking the feet above the waist, performing a half turn, and landing softly on two feet.
• Identify the need for rules in social movement settings.
Marking Period 4:
• Strike a self-dropped ball, with a lightweight racket, using a forehand stroke.
• Strike a stationary ball with a bat.
• Define the components of the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) formula.
• Define aerobic activity and apply methods for measuring heart rate.
• Identify activities that develop muscular strength and muscular endurance.
• Identify activities that develop flexibility.
• Dribble with the hands and feet while moving left and right and along straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.
Marking Period 2:
• Throw overhand at high, middle, and low levels.
• Catch balls at high, middle, and low levels.
• Volley a gently thrown lightweight ball to a target using a forearm pass.
• Explain the importance of goal setting as it relates to achievement in physical activity.
Marking Period 3:
• Perform a dance while demonstrating all movements accurately and staying in formation during the dance.
• Transfer weight onto, over, and off of equipment by beginning with the hands on the equipment, kicking the feet above the waist, performing a half turn, and landing softly on two feet.
• Identify the need for rules in social movement settings.
Marking Period 4:
• Strike a self-dropped ball, with a lightweight racket, using a forehand stroke.
• Strike a stationary ball with a bat.
• Define the components of the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) formula.