Okla. Admin. Code § 210:15-3-5.5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 210:15-3-5.5 - Motor skill and lifetime activity development

Young children need the opportunity to develop large and small motor skills through indoor and outdoor activities and games for the benefit of personal fitness and well-being.

(1)Standard. The student will participate in activities that involve large motor skills.

(A) Demonstrate basic locomotor movements (e.g., galloping, hopping, jumping, running, skipping, sliding).

(B) Demonstrate nonlocomotor movements (e.g., bending, pulling, pushing, stretching, swaying, swinging, turning, twisting).

(C) Combine various movement patterns to music, but not necessarily in time.

(D) Kick a slowly rolling ball.

(E) Balance on one foot for approximately five seconds.

(F) Walk and balance on a four-inch line or balance beam.

(G) Coordinate large arm movements (e.g., easel painting, woodworking, climbing, throwing, playing rhythm band instruments, writing on chalkboard, playing with blocks, catching, and tossing).

(2)Standard. The student will participate in activities that involve small motor skills.

(A) Demonstrate increased control of hand and eye coordination while using pegs, beads, pattern blocks, crayons, pencils, paint brushes, fingerpaint, scissors, glue, and a variety of puzzles.

(B) Hold and use pencils, crayons, and markers using thumb and two fingers.

(3)Standard. The student will participate in health-enhancing activities for the development of lifetime health and fitness.

(A) Associate physical activity with the benefit of maintaining fitness and personal well-being.

(B) Experience sustained moderate physical activity for short periods of time.

(C) Discuss basic health needs of human beings (e.g., dental, hearing and vision care, exercise, nutrition).

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:15-3-5.5

Added at 20 Ok Reg 159, eff 10-10-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 821, eff 5-15-03