Students become aware of strength, endurance, and flexibility in different parts of their bodies. A primary goal is to instill in the student with a love of activity - an attitude that physical activity is enjoyable - that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. The main areas of emphasis include motor development, movement fundamentals, cooperative activities, games and relays, team and individual sports and activities. Along with movement skills, significant time is devoted to working cooperatively with peers, displaying sportsmanship in game situations, and on personal management skills and safety.

First and second graders continue to develop basic body control, fundamental movement skills and health related fitness such as strength, endurance and flexibility. Students are introduced to basic concepts of healthy promotion such as the relation between a physically-active lifestyle and the health of the heart. Students learn to work in a group and demonstrate the basic elements of socially responsible conflict resolution. Skills are worked on in small and large groups with teachers as the leader. Partners or small groups practice skills, while larger groups are used in game settings such as soccer, tag games, and relays.

Third and fourth grade students continue to develop strength, endurance, and flexibility. Students can demonstrate mature form in fundamental locomotors and manipulative skills and can often maintain that form while participating in dynamic game situations. Identifying personal fitness goals for themselves and beginning to understand how exercise affects different parts of the body is an important part of the instructional process.