State of New Jersey Department of Education

STANDARD 2.6 (FITNESS) by Grade 2

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A. Fitness and Physical Activity

  1. Identify the components of health-related and skill-related fitness and identify activities that develop each component.
  2. Identify body responses associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity including sweating, a fast heart rate, and heavy breathing.

B. Training

  1. Explain that too much or not enough exercise can be harmful.
  2. Explain that participation in regular physical activity contributes to wellness.

C. Achieving and Assessing Fitness

  1. Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity that develops all components of fitness.
  2. Monitor heart rate and breathing before, during, and after exercise.
  3. Develop a fitness goal and monitor achievement of the goal.