United States · Common Core State Standards
5th Grade PE & Health
A comprehensive physical education and health course designed to build motor competence and health literacy. Students explore complex movement patterns and personal wellness strategies to foster a lifelong commitment to physical activity and healthy decision making.
Mastering Movement and Body Control
Students refine locomotor and non-locomotor skills while exploring the mechanics of movement in various environments.
Developing smooth transitions between different types of movement such as leaping, sliding, and sprinting.
Exploring creative expression and timing through synchronized movement and rhythmic sequences.
Understanding personal and general space to ensure safety and efficiency during high speed activities.
Strategic Games and Team Dynamics
Focusing on the application of tactics and social responsibility within competitive and cooperative play.
Learning how to create space on offense and reduce space on defense in invasion games.
Examining the importance of rules, ethics, and respect for opponents in a competitive setting.
Engaging in group challenges that require communication and collective effort to solve.
Fitness for Life
An introduction to the components of fitness and how to monitor personal health through physical activity.
Identifying and practicing activities that improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Using personal data to create realistic goals for improving physical performance and health.
Exploring how the heart, lungs, and muscles respond to different intensities of physical activity.
Nutrition and Personal Wellness
Investigating the relationship between food choices, energy levels, and long term body health.
Analyzing nutrient density and the role of different food groups in providing energy for activity.
Understanding the importance of water intake for cognitive function and physical performance.
Examining the necessity of sleep and recovery in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Social and Emotional Well-being
Developing skills for stress management, healthy relationships, and positive self-image.
Recognizing physical and emotional signs of stress and practicing healthy coping mechanisms.
Learning to express needs and boundaries clearly while advocating for personal and community health.
Building a positive self-concept by focusing on personal strengths and functional abilities.