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Grade 4
Locomotion/Travelling Skills
– combine locomotion/travelling skills in repeatable sequences, incorporating a variety of speeds and levels (e.g., in novelty dances, co-operative games
Stability Skills
– balance safely in a variety of static positions;
– grip, hang, and swing from equipment;
– jump from a low height, using a variety of turns, shapes, and directions.
Grade 5
Stability Skills
– perform a sequence of movements (e.g., rolling, balancing, jumping, landing)
– perform rotations, both single rolls and rolls in sequence, in a variety of directions on mats
– transfer body weight in a variety of ways, using changes in direction and speed
– dismount safely from equipment (e.g., from a bench or box-horse)
Active Participation Skills
- apply living skills (e.g., goal setting, conflict-resolution techniques, and interpersonal skills that contribute to positive group interaction) to physical activities (e.g., games, gymnastics, dance, outdoor pursuits)
- follow safety procedures related to physical activity, equipment, and facilities
Healthy Living
- identify factors (e.g., trust, honesty, caring) that enhance healthy relationships with friends, family, and peers
Language Skills
- Oral and Visual Communication
- Non-verbal Communication Skills: use tone of voice, gestures, and other nonverbal cues to help clarify meaning when describing events, telling stories, reading aloud, making presentations, stating opinions, etc.
Group Skills
- contribute ideas to help solve problems, and listen and respond constructively to the ideas of others when working in a group
- discuss with peers and the teacher strategies for communicating effectively with others in a variety of situations
Grade 6
Locomotion/Travelling Skills
- perform a combination of locomotion/ travelling skills using equipment; demonstrate goal-tending skills with or without a piece of equipment
Language Skills
- Oral and Visual Communication,
Group Skills
- use constructive strategies in small-group discussions
- follow up on others’ ideas, and recognize the validity of different points of view in group discussions or problem-solving activities
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