NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS
STANDARD 1 Develop basic motor and manipulative skills which serve as a foundation for
participation in a variety of physical activities.
STANDARD 2 Understand the principles, concepts and practices involved in the
development and maintenance of personal health and fitness.
STANDARD 3 Demonstrate fair play, team work and other personal living skills through
cooperative and competitive activities.
STANDARD 4 Demonstrate a willingness to try new skills and activities including those
that involve risk and challenge.
STANDARD 5 Demonstrate responsible, personal and social behavior as a participant and
spectator.
STANDARD 6 Understand and demonstrate the importance of safety when participating in
physical activity.
STANDARD 7 Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment,
self-expression and communication.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
STANDARD 1 Demonstrates competency to many movement forms and proficiency in a
few movement forms.
STANDARD 2 Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development
of motor skills.
STANDARD 3 Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
STANDARD 4 Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
STANDARD 5 Demonstrate responsible, personal and social behavior in physical activity
settings.
STANDARD 6 Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in
physical activity settings.
STANDARD 7 Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment,
challenge, self-expression and social interaction.