1.Performs movement skills and patterns in PE activities

• Students are assessed on the Psycho-motor skills performed during the quarter. The FCPS Pacing Guides are used to determine what and when different skills are taught. (The PACING GUIDES can be found in this website.) Each skill is broken down into 4 critical elements. The students are assessed on these critical elements in traditional and authentic activities.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and use of concepts and principles to improve movement skills

• Students demonstrate their knowledge of the 4 critical elements of each particular skills. These assessments are done in written form, group activities and question and answer.

3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for a health-enhancing level of personal fitness

• Students demonstrate their knowledge of fitness concepts and healthy life choices. These assessments are done in written form, group activities and question and answer.

4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills that ensure safe participation in PE settings  

• Students discuss safe choices, respectful learning environments and proper use of equipment in turn and talk scenarios, small group settings, whole class question and answer. Additionally students practice and perform these skills daily during PE class

5. Demonstrates knowledge and strategies for living a physically active lifestyle

• Students participate in a variety of fitness activities and challenges that help them utilize knowledge and strategies for a physical active lifestyle. 4-6 grade students participate in the VA WELLNESS FITNESS TESTING. The student track their progress using a fitness portfolio sheet. Fitness testing occurs in the Fall, Winter and Spring.

6. Physical Education Effort

Daily the students are assessed on the following Effort Guidelines that were created by FCPS:

• Students self reflect
• Participation: class discussions, group work, partner activities, attention and focus during activities, appropriate responses to student/teacher interactions, homework completion
• Quality of work produced: neatness, attention to detail, completeness, grammar and spelling
• Perseverance: task initiation, task follow-through, consistency, academic endurance
• Receptivity to feedback: appropriate response to suggestions or redirection, positive interactions during student-teacher conferencing, implementation of peer/teacher suggestions