Last updated: 4/29/2025

Elementary Physical Education Curriculum Map

2 Weeks

Locomotor Movements

(4) NY.S1.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(2) NY.S1.3.K Identifies locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills.
(1) SANPES.1.E1.K Performs locomotor skills (hopping, galloping, running, sliding, skipping) while maintaining balance.
(1) SANPES.1.E2.2.a Runs with a mature pattern.
(1) SANPES.1.E2.3 Travels showing differentiation between sprinting and running.

What is the signal for attention to stop during locomotor movements?

 

What is personal space?

 

What are the differences between each movement?

 

What is movement and why is it important? 

 

How can I move safely?

 

Learning Targets

I can demonstrate 2 locomotor skills.

I can analyze if a classmate is using the correct cues when performing locomotor skills. 

It is important for students to be able to identify personal boundaries and learn where their body is in space. Locomotor skills that our students will learn are:

Walking -

Hopping -

Jumping- 

Galloping -

Skipping - 

Sliding - 

Running -

 

Spatial Awareness

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Gallop

Jog

Jump

Run

Slide

Skip

Skipping

Walking

Galloping

Hopping

Sliding

Running

Jumping 

Spatial Awareness

Starting/Stopping

Pathways

OPEN PE

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Summative and Formative Checklist

2 Weeks 

Soccer

(4) NY.S1.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(2) NY.S1.3.K Identifies locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills.
(2) SANPES.1.E1.5.c Combines traveling with manipulative skills for execution to a target (e.g., scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).
(2) SANPES.1.E26.5 Combines manipulative skills and traveling for execution to a target (e.g., scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).
(1) SANPES.1.M4.7 Passes and receives with feet in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction & speed with competency in invasion games such as soccer or speedball.

What part of the foot do I pass with? 

 

What part of the foot do I shoot with?

 

What is the purpose of trapping in soccer?

 

How do you get "open" in soccer? 

 

Learning Targets

I can use soft touches on the ball to keep it in my own personal space.

I can use the inside of my foot to dribble safely thorughout the activity.

I can follow directions and stay in control of the equipment.

I can analyze a classmate's soccer skills.

Tasks - Dribble with dominant foot. Non dominant foot. Trapping with both feet. Changing directions. 

Students will practice passing by playing 3’s

Stations: 

Station 1: Students will practice their passing, trying to get their pass inside of a hula hoop on one of the fences. Each time they are successful, they can move back and try from a further distance. 

Station 2: Students will practice their shooting at one of the three goals that are set up. (Red, Blue, Green)

Station 3: Students will practice juggling their soccer ball. Trying to keep their ball up while using their knees, feet or head. 

Station 4: Students will dribble around in an open area, while dodging different cones. 

Station 5: Students will practice their shooting at one of the three goals that are set up. (Purple, Orange, Yellow)

 

Dribbling/ball control with feet

Passing and receiving with feet

Kicking

Possession

Punting

Dribbling

Passing

Shooting

Moving into open space 

Open Phys Ed

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Peer assessment checklist

 

Checklist: Cues

2 Weeks

Football

(1) NY.S2.2.3 Identifies emerging forms of simple strategies, tactics, and communication techniques in chasing/fleeing activities.
(2) SANPES.1.M4.6 Passes and receives with hands in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction & speed with competency in invasion games such as basketball, flag football, speedball or team handball.

What are the cues for ....

passing, catching, punting?

 

Learning Targets

I can throw and catch the football with proper techniques.

I can explain the rules to each station.

I can recite how to use equipment safely.

How can I apply station skills to game situations?

 

Football carrying: Grip, Throwing, Catching

Partner Passing - Stationary 

3's Parter Passing

Passing while moving

4 Down Football

Quarterback Passes

First Down

Line of scrimmage

Field Goal

 

Throwing

Catching

Running routes

Punting

Kicking field goals

 

NASPE Standards

 

NYS

 PE Standards

 

OPEN PE

 

Summative and Formal 

2 Weeks 

Basketball 

(2) SANPES.1.E1.5.c Combines traveling with manipulative skills for execution to a target (e.g., scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).
(2) SANPES.1.E26.5 Combines manipulative skills and traveling for execution to a target (e.g., scoring in soccer, hockey and basketball).
(2) SANPES.1.M4.6 Passes and receives with hands in combination with locomotor patterns of running and change of direction & speed with competency in invasion games such as basketball, flag football, speedball or team handball.

How do you play basketball?

What are the cues for...

Dribbling, Shooting (Jumpshot, Layup), Passing (Bounce-pass, Chest-pass)? 

 

Learning Targets

I can recite the cues for dribbling a basketball. 

I can demonstrate how to perform a bounce and chest pass using proper technique.

I can recite the cues to shooting a basketball.

I can critque a peer's shooting technique.

I can design my own basketball shooting game.

Basketball: Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Teamwork, Cooperation

- Individual Practice

- With partners

- Small-sided Games

- Offense/Defense strategies

Lessons include demostrations, modeling, practice and coaching

Activites: Lightning

Around the world

Long shot/Short shot

Accurate

Control

Dribble

General Space

Offense

Open Space

Pass

Self Space

Target

Teamwork

 

Lay-up

Jump shot

Bounce pass

Chest pass 

Dribbling

NASPE Standards

 

NYS PE Standards

 

OPEN PE

 

Summative and formative 

2 Weeks

Volleyball

(1) NY.S1.1.K Identifies locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills.
(1) SANPES.1.M12.6 Performs a legal underhand serve with control for net/wall games such as badminton, volleyball or pickleball.

Newcomb

Modified Volleyball Game

 

Accuracy

Agility

Anticipate

Athletic Stance

Bump

Control

Force

Rally

Return

Serve

Set

Spike

bump

set

spike 

serve

NASPE Standards

 

NYS PE Standards

 

OPEN PE

 

Summative and formative 

2 Weeks

Hockey 

(3) NY.S2.2.4 Identifies emerging forms of simple strategies, tactics, and communication in small-sided games and other physical activities.
(1) SANPES.1.E24.5 Strikes an object consecutively, with a partner, using a short-handled implement, over a net or against a wall, in either a competitive or cooperative game environment.
(2) SANPES.1.E25.4 Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., hockey stick, golf club, bat, tennis racket, badminton racket), while demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern for the implement (grip, stance, body orientation, swing plane and follow-through).

What are the cues for...

 

stick grip

Passing

scoring

puck control

 

skills, rules, and strategies

puck control

face-off

slapshot 

backhand pass

forehand pass

passing , shooting, puck control 

Capn' Pete's PE

Summative and formative 

2 Weeks

Bowling

(1) NY.S6.1.2 Identifies community resources that are available for participation in physical activity.
(1) SANPES.1.M18.6 Executes consistently (70% of the time) a mature underhand pattern for target games such as bowling, bocce or horseshoes.

What are the cues for bowling:

3 step approach: 

non-dominant step/hold the bowling ball in front, dominant step/ bring the ball back, non-dominant step/release the ball

 

Learning Targets

I can demonstrate how to properly hold and roll a bowling ball.

I can recite 2 safety rules during our bowling activity.

I can explaing why bowling is a lifetime activity.

I can analyze my team's bowling to be able to improve our skills and be successful in the bowling game of our choice. 

 

 

Tic-tac-toe Bowling

K-2: 3 Pin Bowling, 6 pin Bowling 

Strike

Spare

Gutter ball

Split

3 Step Approach/under hand rolling

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Self-Assessment- Scorecards

6 weeks (Beginning, middle and end of year)

Cooperative Games

(1) NY.S4.2.3 Demonstrates cooperative and inclusive behaviors with others in physical activity settings.
(1) NY.S4.2.K Follows directions in physical activity settings (e.g., taking turns, sharing).
(3) SANPES.1 The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
(1) SANPES.4.H4.L2 Accepts others’ ideas, cultural diversity and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.

How was your team successful in the activity? 

 

What strategies did your team/partner use?

 

How can I cooperate and work with others in a way that is good for everyone?

 

 

 

Ninja Warrior Course

Team Building Activities

Parachute

Capture the flag

Cooperation

Leadership

Etiquette

Goal Setting

Teamwork

Locomotor Skills

SUNY Cortland Adventure Ed 

Open Phys Ed

Self-Assessments

2 weeks

Fitness

(1) NY.S3.1.1 Explains the effects of physical activity on the heart and lungs.
(1) NY.S3.1.2 Explains the effects of physical activity on the body.
(1) NY.S3.1.3 Identifies the components of health-related fitness.
(1) SANPES.1.H3.L1 Demonstrates competency in 1 or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.
(1) SANPES.3 The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
(1) SANPES.3.E3.2.b Identifies physical activities that contribute to fitness.
(1) SANPES.4.E2.3 Works independently for extended periods of time.
(1) SANPES.4.E6.2.a Works independently and safely in physical education.

What is the difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?

 

Where are places you can check your heart rate?

 

How does your body respond and react to movement?

Pushups

Situps

Pacer Test

1 Mile Run

Sit and Reach

Balance

Cardisovascular Endurance

Mechanics

Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength

Flexibility

Body Composition

FITT Principle

 

Agility

Balnce

Coordination

Speed

Power

Reaction Time

OPEN PE

FitnessGram

FitnessGram- PACER TEST

 

1 Week

Yoga/Relaxation

(1) SANPES.3.H14.L1 Identifies stress-management strategies (e.g., mental imagery, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, aerobic exercise, meditation) to reduce stress.
(1) SANPES.3.H14.L2 Applies stress-management strategies (e.g., mental imagery, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, aerobic exercise, meditation) to reduce stress.

What are the benefits of Yoga?

Is there anything you want to do to feel more comfort?

How should we be breathing?

How does yoga make you feel?

Do you feel more relaxed?

 

Physical Posture

Breathing Techniques

Mediation

Balance

Calm

Heart Rate

Strength

Target

Self-Control

Communication and Cofidence

Presistence

Imagination and Creativity

Self-regulation skills

Teamwork

Open Phys Ed

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Self assessment

Academic Language Quiz

 

3 Weeks

Kickball/Striking Game (wiffleball)

(2) NY.S2.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of movement concepts, locomotor, and/or manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(1) SANPES.1.E21.2 Uses a continuous running approach and kicks a moving ball, demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.
(1) SANPES.1.M20.6 Strikes a pitched ball with an implement with force in a variety of practice tasks.
(1) SANPES.1.M20.7 Strikes a pitched ball with an implement to open space in a variety of practice tasks.

What are the cues for kicking the ball kickball:

-stand 4 or 5 steps behind home plate

-run towards plate and slow down when you approach the plate

-stop and step with opposite foot

-make contact with the ball with dominant foot striking with the top of foot

K-2 Hitting off batting tees

3-6 wiffle ball games and kickball games

pop-out

force play

single, double, triple, homerun 

groundball

striking the ball with implement (wiffle ball bat)

kicking moving ball on the run

catching 

throwing

SHAPE Standards

Self-Assessment

2 weeks

Dance

(1) ARTS.D.Alt.1 Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) and participate in various roles in the arts.
(1) NY.S1.2.4 Demonstrates a combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activites in dance, movement, and rhythmic activities.
(1) NY.S2.1.1 Identifies more complex movement concepts.
(1) NY.S4.2.4 Demonstrates responsible behavior with minimal teacher prompts in physical activity settings.

How does dancing making you feel?

 

Can you create your own 8 count choreography?

 

Were you able to stay on beat?

Beat Sheets

Line Dancing

Drum Fit 

Rhythm

Beat

Tempo

Choreography

Sequence

 

Perform choreography to the correct beat and tempo.

 

Create own 8 count choreography.

 

Perform the order and sequence of the routines by memory.

Beat Sheets

Drum Fit/Drums Alive

Open Phys Ed

Academic Language Quiz

Performance Rubric

2 Weeks

Ultimate Frisbee / Disc Golf

(4) NY.S1.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(3) NY.S2.2.4 Identifies emerging forms of simple strategies, tactics, and communication in small-sided games and other physical activities.
(3) NY.S4.1.4 Demonstrates responsible personal behavior in physical activity settings.
(1) SANPES.1.E15.4 Throws to a moving partner with reasonable accuracy in a nondynamic environment (closed skills).
(1) SANPES.1.E15.5.a Throws with accuracy, both partners moving.
(2) SANPES.1.E15.5.b Throws with reasonable accuracy in dynamic, small-sided practice tasks.
(1) SANPES.1.E6.4 Combines traveling with manipulative skills of dribbling, throwing, catching and striking in teacher- and/or student-designed small-sided practice tasks.
(1) SANPES.1.M5.6 Throws, while stationary, a leading pass to a moving receiver.
(1) SANPES.1.M5.7 Throws, while moving, a leading pass to a moving receiver.

When throwing a frisbee, which foot should you step with?

What type of grip should you use when holding onto a frisbee?

What type of ways can you catch a frisbee? (Crab claws, alligator mouth)

Where should you aim when throwing a pass to a moving target?

Frisbee Grips

Throwing Techniques

Passing to stationary target 

Partner Passing

Ultimate Frisbee 

Disc Golf

Dominant Hand 

Opposite Foot

Thumb, Index Finger 

Crab Claw - Catch

Alligator Mouth - Catch

 

Throwing

Catching 

Running

Jumping

Dodging 

NASPE Standards

NYSPE Standards

Open Phys Ed

Summative and Formal 

Checklist - Throwing/Catching Cues

4 weeks through out the year

Holiday

(3) SANPES.1 The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

What are the cues to the movements?

What are the rules to the activity?

Halloween Stations

Ghostbusters

Grinch Game

Dr. Seuss Week

Hungry Hungry Hippos

Egg Hunt

Generosity

Kindness

Nutrition

Challenge

Accuracy/Target

Demonstrate the movements correctly

Avoid defenders

Accuracy

Teamwork

 

Capn' Pete's 

Open Phys Ed

Discussion Starters

1 Week

Nutrition

(1) NY.S3.2.4 Explains how health-enhancing behaviors influence overall wellness.
(1) SANPES.3.E6.2 Recognizes the “good health balance” of good nutrition with physical activity.
(1) SANPES.3.H1.L2 Investigates the relationships among physical activity, nutrition and body composition.
(1) SANPES.3.H13.L1 Designs and implements a nutrition plan to maintain an appropriate energy balance for a healthy, active lifestyle.

How can I drink more water?

How would you describe your diet?

What does a healthy diet look like to you?

Hungry hungry hippo

Nutrition Stations

Fitness Stations

 

Calories

Carbohydrates

Diet

Health

Water

Protein

Malnutrition

This or That

Read a nutrition Label

Portion Size

My Plate

NYSPE Standard

 

Create a meal plan

Self Assessment

2 Weeks

Racket Activities: Badminton / Tennis

(4) NY.S1.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(2) NY.S2.1.4 Demonstrates a combination of movement concepts, locomotor, and/or manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities.
(3) NY.S4.1.4 Demonstrates responsible personal behavior in physical activity settings.
(1) SANPES.1.E24.K Strikes a lightweight object with a paddle or short-handled racket.
(2) SANPES.1.E25.4 Strikes an object with a long-handled implement (e.g., hockey stick, golf club, bat, tennis racket, badminton racket), while demonstrating 3 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern for the implement (grip, stance, body orientation, swing plane and follow-through).
(1) SANPES.1.M14.6 Demonstrates the mature form of the forehand and backhand strokes with a short-handled implement in net games such as paddle ball, pickleball or short-handled racket tennis.

What are some ways you use a racket when playing sports?

 

What are the cues for the backhand, forehand, and serve?

Teaching of how to use a racket

Balloon striking activities (with both arms and paddles)

Hitting ball to partners and targets 

Hitting ball / birdie over a net

Racket

Let

Hairpin shot

Backhand

Forehand

Ace

Tennis Ball

Birdie

Net

Boundaries

Backhand

Forehand

Serve

OPEN PE

Checklist: Observation of using a racket correctly. 

2 weeks

Jump Rope

(1) SANPES.1.E27.1.a Jumps forward or backward consecutively using a self-turned rope.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.1.b Jumps a long rope up to 5 times consecutively with teacher-assisted turning.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.2.a Jumps a self-turned rope consecutively forward and backward with a mature pattern.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.2.b Jumps a long rope 5 times consecutively with student turners.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.3 Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., a variety of tricks, running in and out of long rope) for both long and short ropes.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.4 Creates a jump-rope routine with either a short or long rope.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.5 Creates a jump-rope routine with a partner, using either a short or long rope.
(1) SANPES.1.E27.K.a Executes a single jump with self-turned rope.

How do you properly select a jump rope?

Can you turn and jump and short and long rope?

How can jumping rope increase my fitness level?

Single Jump Rope

Long Rope

Jump Bands

Kids Heart Challenge (Jump Rope for heart)

Jump

Land

Turn

Rhythm

Short rope jumping

Long rope jumping

 

 

Kids Heart Challenge

Jump Rope Routine Task Cards

2 days

Field Day

(3) SANPES.1 The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

I can identify all of the rules to the stations.

 

I can demonstrate how to properly use the equipment.

Activities used throughout the year into several different stations (spoon egg relay, tug of war, water activities, etc.)

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Collaboration

Spirit of the game

Culmination of skills used throughout the year. 

Open Phys Ed

Teacher Observation

1 Week

Backyard Games: Cornhole, Can Jam, Spike Ball

(1) NY.S1.1.2 Demonstrates, in isolation, mature patterns of locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills.
(3) NY.S2.2.4 Identifies emerging forms of simple strategies, tactics, and communication in small-sided games and other physical activities.
(3) NY.S4.1.4 Demonstrates responsible personal behavior in physical activity settings.
(1) NY.S4.3.K Follows directions in physical activity settings (e.g., safe behaviors, following rules).
(1) SANPES.1.E13.1 Throws underhand, demonstrating 2 of the 5 critical elements of a mature pattern.
(1) SANPES.1.E13.2 Throws underhand using a mature pattern.
(1) SANPES.1.E13.3 Throws underhand to a partner or target with reasonable accuracy.
(1) SANPES.1.E13.K Throws underhand with opposite foot forward.
(2) SANPES.1.E15.5.b Throws with reasonable accuracy in dynamic, small-sided practice tasks.

I can participate in each of these activies and follow all of the rules. 

 

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