Quality Physical Education

CSH Framework Roles Quality Physical Education Coordinated School Health CATCH Team Health Lessons WOW Staff Wellness Brain Breaks

Today’s Goals Why is Quality Physical Education part of the framework? Who’s responsible? What are they responsible for? What resources are available? Communication District Vision Summary

Why Quality Physical Education? Improves physical fitness Develops skills for play Provides physical activity Supports other subject areas Allows students to practice self-discipline

Why Quality Physical Education? Promotes leadership, cooperation and responsibility opportunities Reduces stress Strengthens peer relationships Improves self-confidence and self-esteem Provides goal setting opportunities achingTools/whyPE.cfm

Who is responsible for implementing Quality Physical Education? Principal Physical Educator

Principal Responsibilities Follow AISD Standards of Service for scheduling special areas

Physical Education Teacher Responsibilities Follow district PE CRMs Follow National Best Practices Maintain required PE inventory and materials Share gym facilities and outdoor areas with traveling teacher Use technology such as PE projector, pedometers, computers, etc. during instruction

Resources Quality PE Implementation Module Michele Rusnak, Michele Rusnak Pat Werner, Pat Werner Standards of Service PE CRMs NASPE Best Practices PE Equipment List PE Wellness Resources Elementary PE Website Elementary PE Policies PE Institute

Communication PE/Health Dept. s District In-service Days Posted information on the PE/Health Website Principal’s Weekly

District Vision Physical Education is a part of the required curriculum set by the State’s Education code Physical Education helps to provide state mandated minutes of physical activity Physical Education and improving students’ fitness is a part of the District’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan Score Card (1.9 and 1.10) Student fitness goals must be a part of the Campus Improvement Plan Student fitness is also a part of the Whole Child Every Child District Endeavor Research shows healthier students’ academic achievement is higher, attendance is higher, and discipline is lower

Summary Quality Physical Education is a part of CSH On our campus, the people responsible for Quality Physical Education are PE teacher(s) name(s) Quality Physical Education resources are available on the district’s website Communication regarding Quality Physical Education will occur mainly through s Quality Physical Education and improving students’ fitness is a part of the District’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan Score Card (1.9 and 1.10) Does anyone have a question?