Movement & Motor Skills

Developing big and small movement, coordination, balance, and the joy of a body in motion.

K–12 objective ladder

• K D03.S2.K.01 Demonstrate big movements (run, hop, balance) and small movements (draw, stack) with growing control.
• 1 D03.S2.01.01 Perform basic movements such as skipping, galloping, hopping, and jumping with balance and control.
• 1 D03.S2.01.02 Use small hand movements such as cutting, threading, and buttoning with growing accuracy.
• 2 D03.S2.02.01 Combine movements in a sequence, such as running and catching or hopping and turning.
• 2 D03.S2.02.02 Throw, catch, and kick a ball with developing control using both hands and both feet.
• 3 D03.S2.03.01 Perform a short movement sequence, such as a dance or obstacle course, with rhythm and balance.
• 3 D03.S2.03.02 Improve hand-eye coordination through games and tasks such as tossing, catching, and aiming at a target.
• 4 D03.S2.04.01 Learn and follow the rules of simple cooperative games and sports while playing fairly.
• 4 D03.S2.04.02 Apply movement skills such as balance, agility, and coordination to a variety of activities, including adapted or seated versions.
• 5 D03.S2.05.01 Refine a specific motor skill, such as throwing accurately or balancing, through repeated practice and give a peer helpful feedback.
• 5 D03.S2.05.02 Explain how regular movement benefits the heart, muscles, and mood.
• 6 D03.S2.06.01 Learn a new movement skill, such as a dance step or sport skill, through practice, feedback, and correction.
• 6 D03.S2.06.02 Work cooperatively with teammates, sharing roles and encouraging others regardless of skill level.
• 7 D03.S2.07.01 Apply strategies such as spacing, timing, and teamwork in a game or sport.
• 7 D03.S2.07.02 Describe how movement changes during puberty and adapt activities to their own changing body.
• 8 D03.S2.08.01 Design a short movement routine and explain how each part builds strength, endurance, or flexibility.
• 8 D03.S2.08.02 Demonstrate fair play and inclusive practices that welcome peers of all abilities into movement and games.
• 9 D03.S2.09.01 Set a personal movement or fitness goal and track progress toward it over time.
• 9 D03.S2.09.02 Analyze how movement affects mental health and learning, describing the basic mechanism such as endorphins and focus.
• 10 D03.S2.10.01 Apply principles of training, such as progressive effort and recovery, to build a safe and sustainable movement plan.
• 10 D03.S2.10.02 Evaluate how technology, such as fitness trackers and apps, supports or distorts a healthy relationship with movement and the body.
• 11 D03.S2.11.01 Compare movement traditions across cultures, such as yoga, martial arts, dance, and sport, and what each offers for health and community.
• 11 D03.S2.11.02 Design inclusive movement activities that adapt to a wide range of bodies, abilities, and environments.
• 12 D03.S2.12.01 Integrate movement into a lifelong, adaptable plan that supports physical, mental, and social health.
• 12 D03.S2.12.02 Explain how environments, such as cities, workplaces, and natural spaces, shape people's ability to move and propose changes that widen access.

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