United States · Common Core State Standards
2nd Grade PE & Health
A comprehensive foundational course that integrates locomotor skill development with essential health literacy. Students explore how physical activity and nutritional choices impact their overall wellness and social interactions.
Mastery of Movement
Students refine their fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor skills while learning to navigate space safely.
Exploring boundaries and safety while moving through different spatial levels and pathways.
Developing proficiency in skipping, galloping, and sliding with rhythmic consistency.
Using core strength to maintain balance on various bases of support and equipment.
Fueling the Engine
An investigation into how nutrition, hydration, and sleep provide the energy needed for an active lifestyle.
Identifying food groups and understanding the importance of a balanced plate for growth.
Understanding the role of water and the impact of sugary drinks on physical performance.
Exploring why sleep is a critical component of physical and mental health.
The Science of Fitness
Students learn about the heart, lungs, and muscles while engaging in activities that improve cardiovascular endurance.
Learning to identify the physical signs of exercise and the function of the heart.
Practicing stretching and bodyweight exercises to keep the body agile and strong.
Identifying different types of physical activities that can be enjoyed outside of school.
Teamwork and Emotional Health
Focusing on social skills, conflict resolution, and understanding emotions in a physical activity setting.
Learning the importance of following rules and respecting opponents and officials.
Identifying emotions during competition and learning strategies to stay calm.
Working together in small groups to solve physical puzzles and tasks.