Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LIII - Bulletin 102-Louisiana Physical Education Content Standards
Subpart 3 - Cluster Levels
Chapter 5 - Grades 3-5 Cluster Level
Section LIII-507 - Standard 3

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LIII-507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

1. Intent: The intent of this standard is that students will be able to analyze physical activity outside of physical education class for fitness benefits and differentiate between skill and health-related fitness.

B. Grade Level Expectations Grades 3-5

1. Physical Activity Knowledge
a. Third Grade
i. [3.3-1.1] Identify school, home, and community physical activity opportunities to meet physical activity guidelines.

ii. [3.3-1.2] Track physical activity minutes inside and outside of school to determine progress toward daily recommendation.

iii. [3.3-1.3] Identifies foods that are beneficial for before and after physical activity.

b. Fourth Grade
i. [3.4-1.1] Analyze opportunities for participating in physical activity outside of physical education class.

ii. [3.4-1.2] Track and chart physical activity minutes or steps to determine progress toward daily recommendation.

iii. [3.4-1.3] Discuss the importance of hydration and dehydration choices relative to physical activities.

c. Fifth Grade
i. [3.5-1.1] Identify school, home, and community physical activity opportunities to meet physical activity guidelines.

ii. [3.5-1.2] Track and chart physical activity minutes to determine progress toward daily recommendation.

iii. [3.5-1.3] Analyze the impact of food choices relative to physical activity, youth sports, and personal health.

2. Health Related Fitness Knowledge
a. Third Grade
i. [3.3-2.1] Describe the concept of fitness and provide examples of heart rate evaluation methods.

ii. [3.3-2.2] Assess heart rate during physical activity and exercise.

iii. [3.3-2.3] Identify activities to improve muscular strength and endurance in the core area.

iv. [3.3-2.4] Recognize the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities.

v. [3.3-2.5] Analyze the results of a fitness assessment to determine areas in a healthy fitness zone (HFZ).

vi. [3.3-2.6] Identify the frequency and type of exercise in relationship to the FITT principle.

b. Fourth Grade
i. [3.4-2.1] Completes fitness assessments (pre and post).

ii. [3.4-2.2] Link specific activities to the appropriate health-related fitness component.

iii. [3.4-2.3] Evaluate heart rate during physical activity and exercise to sustain a moderate to vigorous activity for longer periods of time.

iv. [3.4-2.4] Identify activities to improve muscular strength and endurance in the upper and lower body.

v. [3.4-2.5] Demonstrate warm-up and cool down relative to cardiorespiratory fitness assessment.

vi. [3.4-2.6] Analyze the results of a fitness assessment to determine areas in the HFZ and those that need improvement.

vii. [3.4-2.7] Identify strategies for progress in fitness.

c. Fifth Grade
i. [3.5-2.1] Identify and apply frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) to a fitness plan.

ii. [3.5-2.2] Identify specific activities that could improve each health-related fitness component.

iii. [3.5-2.3] Interpret heart rate during physical activity and exercise to determine appropriate level of intensity.

iv. [3.5-2.4] Identify specific activities to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body.

v. [3.5-2.5] Identify warm-up and cool-down activities.

vi. [3.5-2.6] Perform a nationally recognized fitness assessment (pre and post) comparing results to fitness components for good health.

vii. [3.5-2.7] Identify strategies for progress in fitness areas.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:24.4 et seq.

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