TEKS Alignment – First Grade
The following list of TEKS can be fulfilled by various activities through the Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™.
§116.3. Physical Education, Grade 1.(a) Introduction.
(1) In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
(2) First grade students continue to develop basic body control, fundamental movement skills, and health-related fitness components such as strength, endurance, and flexibility. Students can state key performance cues for basic movement patterns such as throwing and catching. Students continue to learn rules and procedures for simple games and apply safety practices associated with physical activities.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(1) Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate an awareness of personal and general space while moving at different directions and levels such as high, medium, and low;
(B) clap in time to a simple rhythmic beat;
(C) create and imitate movement in response to selected rhythms;
(2) Movement. The student applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. The student is expected to:
(A) recognize that motor skill development requires correct practice
(3) Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health-enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. The student is expected to:
(A) participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities on a daily basis that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and perspiration;
(4) Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits from being involved in daily physical activity and factors that affect physical performance. The student is expected to:
(A) distinguish between active and inactive lifestyles;
(B) describe the location and function of the heart;
(C) describe how muscles and bones work together to produce movement;
(D) describe food as a source of energy; and
(E) explain the negative effects of smoking, lack of sleep, and poor dietary habits on physical performance and on the body.
(5) Physical activity and health. The student knows and applies safety practices associated with physical activities. The student is expected to:
(A) describe and demonstrate appropriate reactions to emergency situations common to physical activity settings such as universal safety precautions, and calling 911.
(7) Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings. The student is expected to:
(A) follow directions and apply safe movement practices;
(B) interact, cooperate, and respect others; and
(C) resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways such as talking and asking the teacher for help.
Source: The provisions of this §116.3 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7759.
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