Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2425

Current through September 16, 2024

Section 389.2425 - Second grade: Physical education

By the end of the second grade, pupils must know and be able to do everything required in the previous grades for courses in physical education offered in public schools. Instruction in kindergarten, first grade and second grade in physical education must be designed so that pupils meet the following performance standards by the completion of the second grade:

1. Demonstrate competency in the motor skills, patterns of movement and safety practices needed to perform a variety of physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Demonstrate the basic elements of forms of movement;

(b) Perform a variety of basic manipulative skills in isolation;

(c) Perform simple motor skills and patterns of movement; and

(d) Demonstrate safe practices while participating in physical activities.

2. Apply concepts, principles and strategies relating to movement, performance and safety while participating in physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Recognize the basic elements of forms of movement;

(b) Demonstrate basic game strategies while participating in physical activities; and

(c) Identify appropriate safety practices concerning spatial awareness with regard to oneself and other persons.

3. Participate regularly in physical activities, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Demonstrate the difference between sedentary, light, moderate and vigorous physical activity;

(b) Apply healthy patterns of activity by participating regularly in physical activity; and

(c) Demonstrate various ways to be physically active on a daily basis.

4. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Practice health-related components of fitness in various physical activities; and

(b) Identify the physiological signs of light, moderate and vigorous physical activity.

Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2425

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R033-00, 6-20-2000, eff. 7-1-2000; R062-13, 2-26-2014

NRS 385.080, 385.110, 389.0185, 389.520