Kids Teaching Kids 21 Day Challenge Alignment to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education (TEKS)


§116.12(b) Physical Education, Kindergarten.

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) participate in exercises that promote health-related fitness

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) describe the importance of goal setting

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) recognize that eating a variety of foods produces energy for physical activity

     (B) identify the best source of hydration during physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis

     (B) describe physical activity for personal enjoyment with teacher guidance


§116.13(b) Physical Education, Grade 1.

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) demonstrate exercises that promote health-related fitness

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) develop a health-related goal with teacher guidance

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) identify healthy foods that produce energy for physical activity

     (B) identify different hydration options, including water, that enhance physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis

     (B) describe physical activity for personal enjoyment with teacher guidance


§116.14(b) Physical Education, Grade 2.

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) demonstrate correct technique of exercises that promote health-related fitness

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) develop health-and skill-related goals with teacher guidance

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) identify the types of food that produce energy to enhance physical activity

     (B) explain the need for proper hydration to enhance physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis

     (B) identify and select physical activities for personal enjoyment


§116.15(b) Physical Education, Grade 3.

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) explain and demonstrate the correct techniques of health-related fitness components

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) describe the importance of setting personal fitness goals in improving health-related fitness

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity

     (B) differentiate between water and processed sugar or high-calorie drinks and their impact on sustainable energy for physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) differentiate among types of and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for a sustained period of time on a regular basis using technology when available

     (B) select and participate in physical activity for personal enjoyment


§116.16(b) Physical Education, Grade 4

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) identify and demonstrate the components of health- and skill-related fitness

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) develop personal fitness goals for health-related fitness

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) examine the relationship between nutrition and optimal physical performance

     (B) explain the importance of proper hydration before, during, and after physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) differentiate among types of and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities for a sustained period of time on a regular basis using technology when available

     (B) participate in a variety of physical activities in the school and community for personal enjoyment


§116.17(b) Physical Education, Grade 5

  b.8

Health, physical activity, and fitness--fitness principles. The physically literate student demonstrates and recognizes a health-enhancing, physically active lifestyle. The student is expected to:

     (C) differentiate between health-related and skill-related fitness components

  b.9

Health, physical activity, and fitness--analyze data. The physically literate student demonstrates competency in the ability to analyze data used during fitness performance. The student is expected to:

     (A) analyze personal fitness goals for self-improvement

  b.10

Health, physical activity, and fitness--nutrition and hydration. The physically literate student recognizes the correlation between nutrition, hydration, and physical activity. The student is expected to:

     (A) identify healthy foods that enhance physical activity

     (B) explain the importance of proper hydration before, during, and after physical activity

  b.16

Lifetime wellness--application of lifetime wellness. The physically literate student identifies the value of lifetime wellness. The student is expected to:

     (A) differentiate among types of and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for a sustained period of time on a regular basis using technology when available

     (B) analyze the level of personal enjoyment in a variety of activities in the school and community