Physical Skills · Grade 3

Skills

• Catches a ball one-handed; kicks a moving ball with either foot.
• Dodges, changes pace and changes direction at speed in a game.
• Swims 25 m unaided, continuously.
• Treads water for one minute.
• Knows the water safety rules: never alone, never dive into unknown water, respect currents.
• Looks behind while riding straight; signals a turn.
• Checks their own bike before riding: brakes, tyres, chain.
• Plays at least one team sport with an understanding of positions and tactics.
• Passes to a teammate in a better position rather than always shooting.
• Runs continuously for 10 minutes.
• Performs a short gymnastic or movement sequence from memory.
• Cuts out a complex shape; uses a stapler, a hole punch, sticky tape well.
• Uses a knife and fork properly, including cutting their own food.