1. Approach and Kick a Ball
    2. Assessment Task:
    3. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    4. Dribble with Hand and Jog
    5. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    6. Galloping
    7. Assessment Task:
    8. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    9. Jump Forward
    10. Assessment Task: Jump forward using a two-foot take off and a two-foot landing
    11. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    12. Locomotor Sequence
    13. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    14. Overhand Catching
    15. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    16. Skipping
    17. Assessment Task: Skip continuously for 30 feet
    18. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    19. Striking with Paddle
    20. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):
    21. Underhand Throw
    22. Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):


    MOTOR SKILLS

     





    Approach and Kick a Ball





    Assessment Task:

    Approach a stationary ball at a jog and kick with enough force to send it a distance of 30 feet on a smooth, level surface





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at how you kick the ball from a jog.

    • On my signal, jog to the ball and kick it without stopping. Kick it between the cones to the target line.

    • Be sure to place your non-kicking foot to the side of the ball, prepare the kicking leg, contact the ball with the top of your foot or shoelaces, and follow through.

    • You will kick 3 times.
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Distance and Accuracy
    4
    		Displays all the selected essential elements with fluid motion Ball reaches target line between the cones with good speed
    3
    		Kicks from a jog with selected essential elements:

    a) support foot to the side of the ball

    b) continuous motion into kick

    c) contact with instep (top of foot/ shoelaces)

    d) follow through     		Ball reaches target line between the cones

     
    2
    		Kicks from a jog with 3 of 4 essential elements present Ball doesn’t reach target line or is not between the cones
    1
    		Kicks without jogging approach and 2 or fewer essential elements present Ball does not reach the target line and is not between the cones
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task






    Dribble with Hand and Jog

    Assessment Task: Dribble a ball with one hand to a cone and back while jogging slowly





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at how you dribble while jogging.

    • Stand behind the starting line.

    • On my signal, dribble the ball down to the large cone while you jog slowly and stay within your own lane.

    • Dribble around the cone while jogging and back to the starting line.

    • This is not a race.

    • We are looking to see if you show good dribbling form by using your finger pads to push the ball, keeping the ball in front of you about waist height and keeping the ball to the front and “dribble hand” side of your body, while you maintain a slow jog with good control.

    • Keep dribbling and jogging until you return to the starting line.

     
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Continuous Action and Control
    3. Ball Control
    4
    		Displays all the selected essential elements with fluid motion Maintains consistent speed throughout the task

          		Maintains a smooth (no change in rhythm) continuous dribble within the boundaries
    3
    		Dribbles with selected essential elements:

    a) pushing action of finger pads

    b) ball at approx. waist height

    c) ball in front of body and to the “dribble hand” side of the midline     		Maintains a slow jog with some variation in speed while dribbling the designated distance

          		Maintains a continuous dribble within the boundaries

     
    2
    		Dribbles with 2 of 3 essential elements present Fails to maintain the jog or walks part of the designated distance Stops dribbling or ball goes outside the boundaries
    1
    		Dribbles with only 1 essential element present Does not jog while dribbling the

    designated distance     		Stops dribbling and ball goes outside the boundaries
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task
    Note: Control of ball and body is very important as children begin to travel at a rate higher than walking. The differences are often seen in walking versus jogging and being able to control ball and body to circle the cone and stop at finish/starting line.

     





    Galloping





    Assessment Task:

    Gallop continuously for 30 feet with one foot leading. Repeat the task with the other foot leading





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at your galloping.

    • Stand behind the starting line.

    • On my signal, gallop to the end of the lane with one foot leading.

    • Stop, then turn around and gallop back with the other foot leading.

    • Stay in your lane.

    • This is not a race.

    • Show me your best galloping form by using the same foot to lead, facing forward, bringing your feet together without crossing them and without stopping your movement.

     
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Consistency
    4
    		Displays all the essential elements of a mature pattern with fluid motion for entire task Gallops smoothly with continuous action with each foot leading

     
    3
    		Gallops with the essential elements of a mature pattern for entire task:

    a) same foot leading

    b) forward orientation

    c) moment of non-support

    d) back foot does not move in front of lead foot     		Gallops with no break in action for 30’, turns, and gallops back to the start with the other foot leading

     
    2
    		Gallops with only 3 of 4 essential elements present

          		Gallops with no more than 1 break in action for entire task, turns, and gallops back to the start with other foot leading
    1
    		Gallops with 2 or fewer essential elements present Two or more breaks in action and/or does not return to the start with the other foot leading
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task


     





    Jump Forward





    Assessment Task: Jump forward using a two-foot take off and a two-foot landing





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at your jumping.

    • Stand behind the starting line.

    • On my signal you will jump forward at least 3 feet using a two-foot take-off and a two-foot landing without falling backwards.

    • Your feet must land over the “jumping line.”

    • Then step back to your starting spot.

    • Wait for the ‘jump when ready’ signal each time.

    • This is not a contest to see who can jump the farthest.

    • Show me your best jumping form by starting with your arms back and knees bent, jumping from two feet at the same time as you bring your arms forward as high as your shoulders, and land on two feet with a bend in your knees.

    • Jump with one continuous motion.

    • You will do 3 jumps.

     
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Distance
    4
    		Displays all the essential elements of a mature pattern with fluid motion

          		Jumps with smooth, balanced action traveling forward at least 3 feet without falling backwards
    3
    		Jumps with the essential elements of a mature pattern:

    a) arms back and knees bent in preparation

    b) 2 foot simultaneous take off

    c) swing of arms forward to at least shoulder height

    d) 2 foot simultaneous landing

    e) knees bend on landing

    f) jumps with one continuous motion     		Jumps with sufficient force to propel the body forward at least 3 feet without falling backwards

     
    2
    		Jumps with 5 out of 6 essential elements

          		Fails to jump forward at least 3 feet OR falls backwards on landing
    1
    		Jumps with 4 or fewer essential Fails to jump forward at least 3 feet AND falls backwards on landing
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task


     





    Locomotor Sequence

    Assessment Task: Perform a sequence of 3 locomotor movements (hop, jump, gallop, slide, skip) with smooth transitions between each locomotor movement





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at the locomotor sequence you wrote down to perform.

    • Start behind the starting line.

    • Perform your sequence the way you wrote it on your paper.

    • Stay in your lane.

    • We are looking to see if you can perform your sequence using 3 locomotor movements with good form and two smooth transitions.

    • Begin with one locomotor skill. When you reach the second set of cones change to another skill. When you reach the third set of cones change to your final skill.

     
    Level
    1. Locomotor Pattern
    2. Transitions
    4
    		Performs 3 locomotor movements with mature patterns and with fluid motion Smooth fluid transitions throughout the sequence
    3
    		Performs 3 locomotor movements with mature patterns Transitions between locomotor movements are smooth
    2
    		Performs 2 of 3 locomotor movements with mature patterns One transition is not smooth

     
    1
    		Performs 1 or no locomotor movements with a mature pattern More than one transition is not smooth
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task






    Overhand Catching

    Assessment Task: Catch a ball tossed by the teacher using an overhand catching pattern





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at your overhand catch.

    • Start on your spot, but you don’t have to stay there to catch the ball.

    • I will toss a ball to you.

    • Show me your best overhand catching form by having your hands in ready position, reach for the ball using only your hands with your thumbs facing in, and give with the ball.

    • You will have 3 tries.

     
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Catches the ball
    4
    		Display all the selected essential elements with fluid motion Catches the ball with smooth action

     
    3
    		Attempts the catch with selected essential elements:

    a) hands reach to meet the ball

    b) only hands contact the ball

    c) correct overhand catching pattern (thumbs “in”)

    d) gives with the ball     		Successfully catches the ball

     
    2
    		Attempts the catch with 3 of 4 essential elements present Catches the ball but then juggles the ball and recovers it
    1
    		Attempts the catch with 2 or fewer essential elements present Fails to catch the ball or catches then drops the ball
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task






    Skipping





    Assessment Task: Skip continuously for 30 feet





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to look at your skipping.

    • Stand behind the starting line.

    • Skip from the starting line to the finish line while staying in your lane.

    • This is not a race.

    • Show me your best skipping form by using a step-hop action with alternating feet and no breaks in the movement.

    • On my signal, skip to the finish line.

     
    Level
    1. Form
    2. Consistency
    4
    		Displays all the essential elements of a mature pattern with fluid motion Skips with smooth movement for 30 feet
    3
    		Skips with the essential elements of a mature pattern:

    a) step-hop action on alternating feet

    b) moment of non-support     		Skips for 30 feet with no breaks in movement or loss of balance

     
    2
    		Skips with 1 of 2 essential elements present Skips for 30 feet with no more than 1 break in movement or loss of balance
    1
    		Lacks the essential elements of skipping Skips for less than 30 feet, or with 2 or more breaks in movement, or loses balance
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task






    Striking with Paddle

    Assessment Task: Strike a ball upward 5 times consecutively with a short-handled paddle





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I’m going to watch you striking a ball upward.

    • You will have 30 seconds to try as many times as you can to get 5 or more hits in a row.

    • Stand in the center of your personal space area and stay in your area.

    • Try to strike the ball at least 5 times in a row staying in your area.

    • If the ball hits the floor, bring it to the center of your space and start again.

     
    Level
    1. Success
    2. Control
    4
    		Strikes the ball for more than 5 continuous hits Very little travel from the starting position
    3
    		Strikes the ball for 5 continuous hits Does not move outside the 10 foot square
    2
    		Strikes for 3 or 4 continuous hits Moves outside the boundaries 1 or 2 times within the time frame
    1
    		Strikes for 1 hit or 2 continuous hits Moves outside the boundaries 3 or more times within the time frame
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task





    Underhand Throw

    Assessment Task: Use an underhand throwing pattern to send a ball forward through the air to a large target





    Directions for Students (Read aloud verbatim):

    • Today I am going to watch you throw underhand.

    • Stand behind the throwing line.

    • Do not put your fingers in the holes in the ball.

    • On my signal, throw the ball underhand and try to hit the large square on the wall.

    • Show me your best throwing form by getting your arm back, stepping with the foot that’s on the other side of the arm you are throwing with, and letting go of the ball in a forward direction.

    • You will have 3 trials.

     
    Level
    1. Success
    2. Distance & Boundaries
    4
    		Displays all the selected essential elements with fluid motion Hits target area on wall with force

     
    3
    		Throws with selected essential elements:

    a) arm back in preparation

    b) opposite foot forward

    c) release of ball in forward direction     		Hits target area on wall

     
    2
    		Throws with 2 of 3 essential elements present Ball airborne for at least 10 feet but does not hit target
    1
    		Throws with only 1 essential element present Ball is airborne less than 10 feet
    0
    		Violates safety procedures and/or does not complete the assessment task
    Note: Failure to use underhand throwing pattern (e.g., sidearm or overhand) is Incomplete Assessment Task (0).

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