Elementary P.E. Curriculum
Springfield Elementary Physical Education curriculum consists of 4 main content areas which
cover 47 different objectives. These areas include:
I. Motor Skills
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Walk, Run, Hop, Horizontal Jump, Vertical Jump, Leap, Gallop, Slide, Skip, Bending, Stretching,
Turning, Pushing, Pulling, Landing, Static Balance, Dynamic Balance, Rolling, Hand Dribble, Foot
Dribble, In-Step Kick, Striking (both underhand and overhand), Underhand Throw, Overhand
Throw
II. Physical Fitness
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, and
Cardiorespiratory Endurance.
III. Cognitive Concepts
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Traveling in different directions, Traveling in a variety of pathways, Exploring and creating
shapes with students own bodies, Exploring different height levels, Applying similar movements
and elements in a variety of skills, Using corrective feedback from teacher, Awareness of rules
and strategies as they apply to games and activities, The benefits associated with exercise and
physical activity.
IV. Personal Social Character Traits
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Following Directions, Best Effort, Honesty, Compassion, Cooperation, Respect
Springfield Elementary Physical Education curriculum consists of 4 main content areas which
cover 47 different objectives. These areas include:
I. Motor Skills
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Walk, Run, Hop, Horizontal Jump, Vertical Jump, Leap, Gallop, Slide, Skip, Bending, Stretching,
Turning, Pushing, Pulling, Landing, Static Balance, Dynamic Balance, Rolling, Hand Dribble, Foot
Dribble, In-Step Kick, Striking (both underhand and overhand), Underhand Throw, Overhand
Throw
II. Physical Fitness
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Agility, and
Cardiorespiratory Endurance.
III. Cognitive Concepts
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Traveling in different directions, Traveling in a variety of pathways, Exploring and creating
shapes with students own bodies, Exploring different height levels, Applying similar movements
and elements in a variety of skills, Using corrective feedback from teacher, Awareness of rules
and strategies as they apply to games and activities, The benefits associated with exercise and
physical activity.
IV. Personal Social Character Traits
Objectives taught in this content area include:
Following Directions, Best Effort, Honesty, Compassion, Cooperation, Respect