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Grade 3 · 9 units · 108 lessons · 1,080 questions

Physical Education

108 lessons on fitness, team and solo sports, nutrition, stretching, outdoor skills, and real safety rules.

About this course

Third grade PE and Health is the year safety and self-tracking enter the picture. Fitness lessons cover warm-up and cool-down, endurance running, push-ups and sit-ups, how the heart and lungs work, why rest days build strength, the difference between speed, endurance, and strength work, and how to keep a fitness log with dates, times, and personal records. Team sports include kickball, a gentle version of dodgeball, basketball dribbling and passing, soccer, flag football, volleyball with a beach ball, four square, and baseball positions, along with lessons on the Golden Rule in play, handling a disagreement with a teammate, communication, and inventing a game of your own. Individual activities run from skipping and hopping through jump rope, tumbling, throwing and catching, kicking, running form, bike riding, skateboarding, swimming strokes, and goal setting. Health and nutrition covers food groups, water, breakfast, fruits and vegetables, added sugar, hygiene, sleep, germs, and dental care. Flexibility work goes stretch by stretch (toe touch, side stretch, butterfly, yoga poses, balance beam, one-foot holds) and ends with a full cool-down routine to keep.

The course is 108 lessons in nine units of twelve, all of them distinct. Units seven through nine return to fitness, team sports, and individual activities with new material rather than repeats, adding lungs, muscle groups, four square, baseball positions, running form, skateboarding, and swimming strokes. Each lesson is planned for about 30 minutes: a short prayer, six minutes of introduction, fifteen minutes of the activity itself, and a six-minute review. Every lesson ends with a ten-question quiz that grades itself.

The written portion is laid out with headings and bulleted lists, which most third graders can read on their own, and it runs a little longer than second grade, roughly 230 to 420 words. Safety is handled directly and plainly. There are full lessons on swimming rules, floating on your back, reach-throw-do-not-go rescue, bike and skateboard safety, and sun protection with the warning signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Several activities involve a notebook (the fitness log, a water safety poster, a goal sheet), so expect some writing alongside the movement. Equipment is ordinary household and playground gear: a ball, a jump rope, a beach ball, chalk, and a notebook, plus a yard or park. A KJV verse anchors each lesson.

What the course covers

What your student will be able to do

Scope and sequence

All 9 units of Physical Education for Grade 3, in the order they are taught.

UnitCoversLessonsQuestions
Unit 1Fitness Basics12120Lessons
Unit 2Team Sports12120Lessons
Unit 3Individual Activities12120Lessons
Unit 4Health and Nutrition12120Lessons
Unit 5Flexibility and Balance12120Lessons
Unit 6Outdoor Activities12120Lessons
Unit 7Fitness Basics12120Lessons
Unit 8Team Sports12120Lessons
Unit 9Individual Activities12120Lessons

Every lesson, by title

All 108 lesson titles are listed here — nothing is withheld until you download. Open a unit to read its contents.

Unit 1: Fitness Basics 12 lessons
  1. 1What Is Fitness?10 q
  2. 2Fitness Basics - Lesson 210 q
  3. 3Stretching and Flexibility10 q
  4. 4Jumping Jacks and Jump Rope10 q
  5. 5Building Running Endurance10 q
  6. 6Push-Ups and Sit-Ups10 q
  7. 7Fitness Basics - Lesson 710 q
  8. 8Daily Healthy Habits10 q
  9. 9Keeping a Fitness Log10 q
  10. 10Fitness Basics - Lesson 1010 q
  11. 11Rest and Recovery10 q
  12. 12Fitness Basics - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 2: Team Sports 12 lessons
  1. 1Good Sportsmanship10 q
  2. 2Kickball10 q
  3. 3Team Sports - Lesson 310 q
  4. 4Basketball: Dribbling Basics10 q
  5. 5Soccer Basics: Kicking and Passing10 q
  6. 6Flag Football10 q
  7. 7Balloon Volleyball10 q
  8. 8Team Sports: What Makes a Good Team10 q
  9. 9Winning and Losing Graciously10 q
  10. 10The Golden Rule in Sports10 q
  11. 11Team Sports - Lesson 1110 q
  12. 12Team Sports - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 3: Individual Activities 12 lessons
  1. 1Skipping and Galloping10 q
  2. 2Hopping on One Foot10 q
  3. 3Balance Skills10 q
  4. 4Jump Rope Skills10 q
  5. 5Individual Activities - Lesson 510 q
  6. 6Individual Activities - Lesson 610 q
  7. 7Individual Activities - Lesson 710 q
  8. 8Individual Activities - Lesson 810 q
  9. 9Individual Activities - Lesson 910 q
  10. 10Individual Activities - Lesson 1010 q
  11. 11Individual Activities - Lesson 1110 q
  12. 12Individual Activities - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 4: Health and Nutrition 12 lessons
  1. 1Healthy and Unhealthy Foods10 q
  2. 2The Five Food Groups10 q
  3. 3Water and Hydration10 q
  4. 4The Importance of Breakfast10 q
  5. 5Eating the Rainbow: God's Colorful Foods10 q
  6. 6Sugar and Healthy Choices10 q
  7. 7Personal Hygiene10 q
  8. 8Healthy Sleep Habits10 q
  9. 9Germs, Hygiene, and Your Immune System10 q
  10. 10Dental Health10 q
  11. 11Your Body Is God's Temple10 q
  12. 12Health and Nutrition Review10 q
Unit 5: Flexibility and Balance 12 lessons
  1. 1Understanding Flexibility10 q
  2. 2Flexibility and Balance - Lesson 210 q
  3. 3Flexibility and Balance - Lesson 310 q
  4. 4The Butterfly Stretch10 q
  5. 5The Sun Salutation Sequence10 q
  6. 6Balance Beam Walking10 q
  7. 7One-Foot Balance10 q
  8. 8Flexibility and Balance - Lesson 810 q
  9. 9Head-Balance and Posture10 q
  10. 10Cool-Down: Post-Exercise Stretching10 q
  11. 11Flexibility for a Lifetime10 q
  12. 12Building a Cool-Down Stretching Routine10 q
Unit 6: Outdoor Activities 12 lessons
  1. 1The Benefits of Playing Outside10 q
  2. 2Outdoor Activities - Lesson 210 q
  3. 3Playing at the Park10 q
  4. 4Outdoor Activities - Lesson 410 q
  5. 5Hiking10 q
  6. 6Bird Watching10 q
  7. 7Gardening10 q
  8. 8Fishing10 q
  9. 9Flying a Kite10 q
  10. 10Yard Games: Horseshoes and Bocce Ball10 q
  11. 11Outdoor Safety: Sun Protection and Staying Hydrated10 q
  12. 12Outdoor Activities - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 7: Fitness Basics 12 lessons
  1. 1Fitness Basics - Lesson 110 q
  2. 2Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs10 q
  3. 3Fitness Basics - Lesson 310 q
  4. 4Fitness Basics - Lesson 410 q
  5. 5Fitness Basics - Lesson 510 q
  6. 6Fitness Basics - Lesson 610 q
  7. 7Fitness Basics - Lesson 710 q
  8. 8Fitness Basics - Lesson 810 q
  9. 9Fitness Basics - Lesson 910 q
  10. 10Fitness Basics - Lesson 1010 q
  11. 11Fitness Basics - Lesson 1110 q
  12. 12Fitness Basics - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 8: Team Sports 12 lessons
  1. 1Good Sportsmanship10 q
  2. 2Team Sports - Lesson 210 q
  3. 3Dodgeball10 q
  4. 4Team Sports - Lesson 410 q
  5. 5Team Sports - Lesson 510 q
  6. 6Team Sports - Lesson 610 q
  7. 7Team Sports - Lesson 710 q
  8. 8Team Sports - Lesson 810 q
  9. 9Winning and Losing Graciously10 q
  10. 10The Golden Rule in Sports10 q
  11. 11Cooperative Games10 q
  12. 12Team Sports - Lesson 1210 q
Unit 9: Individual Activities 12 lessons
  1. 1Skipping and Galloping10 q
  2. 2Individual Activities - Lesson 210 q
  3. 3Balance Skills10 q
  4. 4Jump Rope Skills10 q
  5. 5Tumbling: The Forward Roll10 q
  6. 6Throwing and Catching10 q
  7. 7Kicking Skills10 q
  8. 8Individual Activities - Lesson 810 q
  9. 9Water Safety10 q
  10. 10Personal Fitness Challenges10 q
  11. 11Individual Activities - Lesson 1110 q
  12. 12Individual Activities - Lesson 1210 q

One whole lesson, exactly as it comes

This is a real lesson taken from the middle of the course — the teaching text, the practice, the homework, and the first three quiz questions with their answers. It is not a marketing excerpt.

Unit 5: Flexibility and Balance · Lesson 7

One-Foot Balance

30 minutesComfortable clothesStopwatch, timer, or phone

What this lesson is for

  • Hold a single-leg balance for 15 seconds on each leg.
  • Try an added challenge (arms crossed or eyes closed briefly).

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1 Corinthians 6:19

Standing on one foot seems simple, but it is one of the best balance exercises you can do! Today we practice and try to extend how long we can hold our balance.

Why One-Foot Balance Matters: Every time you walk, run, or climb stairs, your body briefly stands on one foot. Good one-foot balance means you are less likely to trip and fall — important for safety!

How Your Body Balances: Three systems work together to keep you steady: your eyes take in what is around you, the vestibular system in your inner ear senses the position and motion of your head, and the muscles and joints in your legs and feet make constant tiny corrections. When you close your eyes, your inner ear and muscles must work harder to make up for the missing sight.

One-Foot Balance Test: Stand on your right foot. Start a timer (or count "one one-thousand, two one-thousand..."). Stop when the other foot touches the floor or when you move your standing foot.

Typical Balance Times for Age 8-9:

  • Good balance: 10-20 seconds
  • Very good: 20-30 seconds
  • Excellent: 30+ seconds

Do not worry if you cannot yet hold for long — improvement comes quickly with daily practice!

Balance Drills:

  1. Both Feet: Time yourself on each foot. Record the times.
  2. Eyes Closed: Try thirty seconds with eyes closed — much harder!
  3. Reach and Hold: Stand on one foot. Slowly reach your arms in different directions while keeping balanced.
  4. Head Turn: Stand on one foot. Slowly turn your head left and right — feel how this challenges your balance!
  5. Stand on Cushion: Stand on a folded towel — the soft surface makes your stabilizing muscles work harder.

Tips for Better Balance: Focus your gaze on a still point. Breathe normally. Tighten your core gently.

Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:26 — "For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken."

Activity: Test both feet three times each. Record your best time per foot. Practice every day and retest in one week!

Homework

Practice standing on one leg while brushing your teeth this week and try to beat 15 seconds on your weaker leg.

Note for the parent

Today's lesson covers One-Foot Balance. Estimated time: 30 minutes. Encourage independent work but be available for questions.

The first three of this lesson's 10 questions

What does standing on one foot train?

  1. Only the core muscles of the abdomen
  2. Primarily flexibility in the raised leg
  3. Only leg strength in the standing leg
  4. Balance, ankle stability, proprioception, and the small stabilizing muscles throughout the leg
Show the answer

Answer: Balance, ankle stability, proprioception, and the small stabilizing muscles throughout the leg

During every walking step, how briefly does the body balance on one foot?

  1. Only on uneven terrain, not on flat ground
  2. Only when running, not when walking normally
  3. Never — both feet are always in contact with the ground when walking
  4. For a brief moment during each stride — single-leg balance is used constantly in everyday movement
Show the answer

Answer: For a brief moment during each stride — single-leg balance is used constantly in everyday movement

How should you start practicing one-foot balance as a beginner?

  1. Stand near a wall for support, lift one foot slightly, and gradually increase duration as balance improves
  2. Stand on one foot on a pillow immediately for greater difficulty
  3. Immediately stand on one foot with eyes closed for maximum challenge
  4. Balance on the tiptoe of one foot from the very first practice
Show the answer

Answer: Stand near a wall for support, lift one foot slightly, and gradually increase duration as balance improves

Another 7 questions follow in the lesson itself, each one graded the moment it is answered.

What comes with the download

108 full lessons

Across 9 units, each with objectives, a teaching passage written to be read aloud, guided practice, and homework.

1,080 quiz questions

Graded the instant they are answered, each with the explanation of why that answer is right.

A gradebook that works

Every score kept, a running average maintained, and a breakdown unit by unit — all in the file itself, nothing sent anywhere.

Progress and attendance

Tick lessons off as they are finished, watch the completion bar fill, and mark days present, absent, or excused.

Report card and certificate

Both printable, with your student's name, the grades, and the dates already filled in.

Backup you control

Export every record to a file you keep, and read it back later. A lost browser cache cannot take the year with it.

An answer key

Hidden from the student by default, there for the parent marking the work.

Nothing that phones home

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What you will need

Drawn from the materials named across all 108 lessons of this course. Most families already own most of it.

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Edit it, or read it your own way

The same course in open, ordinary file formats. Rewrite a lesson, drop a unit you do not need, or load it on an e-reader.

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