Illinois Early Learning Standards
Physical Development and Health
STATE GOAL 19:
Acquire movement skills and understand concepts needed to engage in health-enhancing physical activity.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement and leisure and work-related activities.
Benchmarks:
- 19.A.ECaEngage in active play using gross motor skills.
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19.A.ECbEngage in active play using fine motor skills.
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Learning Standard B:
Analyze various movement concepts and applications.
Benchmark:
- 19.B.ECCoordinate movements to perform complex tasks.
Learning Standard C:
Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety and strategies during physical activity.
Benchmark:
- 19.C.ECFollow simple safety rules while participating in activities.
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STATE GOAL 20:
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.
Learning Standard A:
Know and apply the principles and components of health-related fitness.
Benchmark:
- 20.A.ECParticipate in developmental activities related to physical fitness.
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Learning Standard B:
Assess individual fitness levels.
Benchmark:
- 20.B.ECExhibit increased endurance.
STATE GOAL 21:
Develop team-building skills by working with others through physical activity.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.
Benchmark:
- 21.A.ECFollow rules and procedures when participating in group physical activities.
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Learning Standard B:
Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.
Benchmark:
- 21.B.ECDemonstrate ability to cooperate with others during group physical activities.
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STATE GOAL 22:
Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
Learning Standard A:
Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
Benchmark:
- 22.A.ECParticipate in simple practices that promote healthy living and prevent illness.
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STATE GOAL 23:
Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
Learning Standard A:
Describe and explain the structure and functions of human body systems and how they interrelate.
Benchmark:
- 23.A.ECIdentify body parts and their functions.
Learning Standard B:
Explain the effects of health-related actions on the body systems.
Benchmark:
- 23.B.ECAct independently in caring for personal hygiene needs.
STATE GOAL 24:
Promote and enhance health and well being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.
Learning Standard A:
Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.
Benchmarks:
- 24.A.ECaUse appropriate communication skills when expressing needs, wants and feelings.
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- 24.A.ECbUse socially acceptable ways to resolve conflict.
Learning Standard C:
Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous situations.
Benchmark:
- 24.C.ECParticipate in activities to learn to avoid dangerous situations.
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