Parent Information Motor Behavior Goals and Objectives: Elementary School Elementary School (6-12 years) Goal 1: Improves skill level in basic gross motor skills and uses the skills during games. Objective 1: Improves ability to throw, kick, catch, bat, and run. Objective 2: Learns to play kick ball. Objective 3: Learns to play wiffle ball. Objective 4: Learns how to dribble a playground ball or junior basketball. Objective 5: Learns how to shoot a junior- size basketball or other appropriate ball into a basket or hoop positioned at head level (increase the height and distance from the hoop as the child succeeds). Objective 6: Initiates gross motor play with other children at school and at home. Objective 7: Learns the basic skills needed to play a simple soccer type game with a few other children. Objective 8: Learns how to give "high 5's" to other players following a good play. Goal 2: Learns the basic skills needed to participate in other physical activities performed by family members and peers. Objective 1: Learns how to ride a bicycle. Objective 2: Learns the important skills needed to play in the swimming pool. Objective 3: Can go on hikes with the family in the neighborhood and park. Objective 4: Can display dance-like movements to music Objective 5: Learns how to throw and catch a Frisbee. Goal 3: Learns Physical Fitness Activities and Improves the Current Level of Health-related Fitness. Objective 1: Learns and uses a stationary bicycle to improve cardiovascular endurance. Objective 2: Learns and uses several basic exercises to improve abdominal, chest, arm, leg, and back strength. Objective 3: Initiates vigorous and sustained physical activity at home each day. Previous | All Motor Behavior Goals and Objectives