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Primary Physical Education Report Card
The four areas listed above reference the three domains of learning; psychomotor,
cognitive and affective. Described below is how each domain of learning applies to
Physical Education. Additionally, each NYS PE Learning Standard is noted within the
description.
Psychomotor: The psychomotor domain refers to the physical aspects of learning. It
addresses motion, reflexes, and how muscles are engaged during physical activity. In
your PE classes, you can help students build a number of psychomotor skills, including
reflexive skills, perceptual abilities, and higher-order skills that require a combination of
physical abilities to yield a motion. Psychomotor skills are to be addressed in age
appropriate progressions.
A. Exhibits appropriate body movements and skill development.
B. Expresses appropriate effort while engaging in physical activities.
NYS Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
NYS Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment
Cognitive: The cognitive domain addresses the development of content knowledge and
intellectual skills. Teaching and learning in the cognitive domain is essential to PE, as
without it, students are less likely to understand rules or develop strategies to excel in
activities, sports, and games.
A. Demonstrates personal and responsible behaviors in physical
education.
NYS Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment
NYS Standard 3: Resource Management
Affective: The affective domain focuses on students’ feelings, attitudes, and values
about movement. Focus is on a student’s ability to pay attention and place value on the
importance of movement
A. Engages in physical activity as a form of self-expression.
NYS Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment
Physical Education Fall Winter Spring
Exhibits appropriate body movement and skill development
Engages in physical activity as a form of self-expression
Demonstrates personal and responsible behaviors in physical education
Expresses appropriate effort while engaging in physical activities