Teachers &Administrators On the Move for Teachers &Administrators ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL On the Move Workshop – Schools 1

On the Move and PE Considerations for Elementary and Co-Ed PE Include a variety of sport and physical activities within shorter blocks; involve community leaders Provide skill and knowledge development opps. Team up with another class to… Separate males and female Provide a choice of competition level or activities Ensure students have adequate time to change Provide female role models ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL Considerations for Elementary and Co-Ed PE Include a variety of sport and physical activities within shorter blocks; involve community leaders to increase expertise or introduce something new Provide skill and knowledge development opportunities to ensure female student feel competent Team up with another class to… Separate males and female Provide a choice of competition level or activities Ensure students have adequate time to change before and after class – discussion with one class revealed students wanted only 2 minutes more in the change room Provide female role models as teachers, student leaders, volunteers, etc. On the Move Workshop – Schools 2

On the Move and PE Successful Characteristics of Sr. Elective PE Focus on life-long physical activities Student involvement in course development Authentic assessment Gender as a course design feature Value-added options (e.g. certifications) Positive and respectful class environment Gibbons, 2009 ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL Successful Characteristics of Sr. Elective PE Focus on life-long physical activities – fitness, weight training, walking/running, curling. Student involvement in course development – students’ input is sought and integrated. Authentic assessment – students know how they are being evaluated and is perceived as fair and relevant. Gender as a course design feature – the program is designed by and for female students. Value-added options e.g. certifications Positive and respectful class environment (Gibbons, 2009) On the Move Workshop – Schools 3

School Environment Considerations for the School Environment Celebrate male and female athletes and teams equally – at pep rallies and award ceremonies Ensure equal access to facilities and equipment Ensure equal budgets, policies and practices for male and female teams Recruit female coaches Provide a variety of activities at the competitive and intramural levels ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL Considerations for the School Environment Celebrate male and female athletes and teams equally – at pep rallies, award ceremonies, through school announcements, and in stories to local media Ensure equal access to facilities and equipment Ensure equal budgets, policies and practices for male and female teams Recruit female coaches – they’re great role models for girls’ and boys’ teams Provide a variety of activities at the competitive and intramural levels, not just typical team sports Option: V is for Victory Videos http://www.gogirlworld.org/cgi-bin/iowa/ggw/ahq/equalplay/index.html On the Move Workshop – Schools 4