Grade 4 physical and health education report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 4 physical and health education comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 5 strengths and 4 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam plays games with a strong grasp of the rules. They can explain how to reduce risk in different activities. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.1.4.C.1: Explain simple rules Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.3.4.A.1: understanding of safe Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. A next step for Sam is to design a short fitness circuit with one station for each part of fitness. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.2.4.A.1: related fitness components Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam can name the parts of fitness. They can use decision-making steps to choose healthy options in class scenarios. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.2.4.A.1: related fitness components Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.4.4.A.3: steps of the decision making/ Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. A next step is to refine skills under game pressure, such as passing while defended. Sam can also check heart rate after play. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.1.4.A.1: in basic transport Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.2.4.A.2: pulse point location Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam performs basic movement skills with developing control and can find their pulse with help. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.1.4.A.1: in basic transport Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.2.4.A.2: pulse point location Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. At home, Sam can talk with family about an everyday health or activity choice. They can practise the decision-making steps from class. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.2.4.A.3b: physical activity participation Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.4.4.A.3: steps of the decision making/ Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can perform some basic skills, such as running and jumping. They can name an activity that makes the heart beat fast. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.1.4.A.1: in basic transport Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.2.4.A.2: pulse point location Written for Grades 4-6
Strength. Sam can name a few activities that keep the body strong and one step for making a healthy choice. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · S.2.4.A.3b: physical activity participation Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.4.4.A.3: steps of the decision making/ Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. Before each game or task, Sam is encouraged to go over the safety steps with a partner. Physical and Health Education Grade 4 · K.3.4.A.1: understanding of safe Written for Grades 4-6

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 4 physical and health education comments tied to the curriculum?

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