Gym I Can Statements 2nd Quarter

Kindergarten

I can travel and make straight, curved and zig-zag pathways.

I can travel around stationary objects without touching them.

I can follow the pathway that my partner takes.

I can safely change from one speed to another when traveling.

First Grade

I can throw a variety of objects using an underhand and an overhand motion.

I can catch a self tossed object.

I can catch a ball thrown softly to different places around the body.

I can jump and land using a variety of takeoffs.

I can change my jumping techniques in order to avoid various equipment.

I can jump a swinging rope at least five times forward and backward.

Second Grade

I can throw as far as possible using an underhand motion.

I can throw (underhand) to themselves and catch, using a scoop or other implement.

I can catch a softly thrown ball at different levels.

I can perform different body movements to a series of beats of varying tempo.

I can vary speed and force depending on music.

I can follow simple sequences that combine locomotor and body movement.

Third Grade

I can transfer weight from one body part to another in a variety of ways.

I can step into transfers of weight from feet-to-hands over low equipment or apparatus.

I can define, refine and perform gymnastics sequences that focus on changes in directions,

levels, pathways and extensions.

I can roll, starting and ending in different shapes using different speeds.

I can explain safety precautions for completing a proper roll.

I can dribble a wiffle ball with a hockey stick and change directions and pathways

at a signal.

I can pass a wiffle ball to a stationary partner.

I can explain how to safely grip a hockey stick.

Fourth Grade

I can throw balls of various sizes and weights to an appropriate target or partner

using a smooth underhand motion.

I can throw (underhand) so that the ball travels on different pathways.

I can move in different directions to catch a ball thrown by a partner.

I can move to catch an object in a small group.

I can combine two or more locomotor movements into a pattern that can be repeated to music.

I can designn refine and perform a group dance to music.

Fifth Grade

I can throw to a target or partner, using varying degrees of force and speed.

I can using an underhand motion, throw a leading pass to a moving target.

I can catch objects of different sizes and weights while moving toward a specified area.

I can throw and catch in a small group in order to keep the ball away and/or reach a goal.

I can cooperate in a group to strike a lightweight ball with various body parts while

keeping it off the ground.

I can underhand strike a ball over a net.

I can forearm pass with a partner.

I can bump, set and spike.

I can demonstrate an understanding of the rules of volleyball.