Unit Plan 20 (Grade K PE): Jumping Fitness
Kindergarten students build endurance and active participation through fun jumping fitness games and relay stations that promote movement, energy, and safe landing skills.
Focus: Help students build endurance and active participation through fun jumping fitness games and relay stations that keep bodies moving for short sustained periods.
Grade Level: K
Subject Area: Physical Education (Active Participation • Jumping Fitness • Movement Endurance)
Total Unit Duration: 2 core sessions + 2 optional sessions (1–2 weeks), 20–30 minutes per session
I. Introduction
Students continue building Kindergarten fitness by learning that jumping activities can help the body stay active and strong. In these lessons, students practice simple jumping movements that feel playful and energetic while also learning how to keep moving for a short period of time without stopping too often. This unit uses stretching and jumping jacks as a warm-up and then moves into jumping relay stations where students complete short active tasks in sequence. The goal is to help students build endurance, stay engaged in movement, and feel successful during active fitness play.
Essential Questions
- How can I keep my body moving in PE?
- How do jumping activities help me stay active?
- What helps me keep trying during fitness games?
- How can I move a lot and still stay safe?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Participate actively in physical activity for a short sustained period of time.
- Practice jumping-based fitness tasks with growing energy and control.
- Move through relay stations while staying engaged and rejoining activity quickly.
- Build confidence and positive effort during active jumping games.
Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (SHAPE America-based custom)
- PE:S3.Ka Participate actively in physical activity for a sustained short period of time.
- Example: Students engage in tag or relay games for several minutes without stopping.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can keep moving during jumping games.
- I can try my best at each jumping station.
- I can stay active for a short time without giving up.
- I can use safe jumping bodies in PE.