PE Equipment and facilities

Utilize equipment that is appropriate for the developmental level and skill level and that will provide a safe, non-threatening environment for participation as it addresses the above two stipulations. West Philly job What equipment is appropriate for each grade level? Great equipment is not required for a great program but it helps

Guidelines for Facilities NASPE Article as reference

Storage Space Size Your office may double as the equipment room (more common in ES) Security of items Who has keys? Proximity to instructional area Be creative to maximize space Shelving, unused spaces

Guidelines for Facilities There are guidelines and professional organizations for aspects of PE NASPE trampoline guidelines BB court Surface Areas (inside & outside) Restrooms & Water Fountains Acoustics & Lighting Sound deadening materials

Other Facility Considerations Free of distractions & “pass-through traffic patterns” Cannot lock doors designated for evacuation Not general playground May have to share with recess in elementary schools. Avoid if possible due to the distraction

Other Facility Considerations Number of teaching stations Should not exceed the number of classes scheduled in a period (outdoor fields DO NOT count as teaching stations in colder climates How can you increase the number of teaching stations? Some facilities can double as multiple teaching stations Example: climbing wall in a pool or on an exterior wall Conversely DO NOT team teach or squeeze too many kids into a gym when other teaching stations are available (i.e. 9 v 9 volleyball)

Other Facility Considerations Safety Do not leave equipment lying around the side of the gym. Either store it or separate the area with mats Consider safety door handles (not entirely accurate picture) Never leave a gym unlocked b/c it is an attractive nuisance

Is this a safety hazard if you were to leave this area as is at the end of class?

Other Facility Considerations Safety - Lines for general space Never use the exterior wall as a border for an activity or any instruction. Use a line instead, typically the border of a basketball court The general space ends approximately 2-3 feet from the wall

Maintenance of Indoor Facilities Flooring Consider floor covering if used for several purposes Use gym tape, not masking tape Refinish the floor periodically Good opportunity to create shapes/lines for attendance, organization, instruction, etc Do not allow gum in the gym Clean standing water

Maintenance of Outdoor Facilities Adventure Must be inspected and recertified periodically (www.pa.org) Fields – you are responsible for the condition of the field even if you did not inspect it prior to class Items left on field, potholes

Additional Thoughts Purchasing uniforms for PE Student or department funded Put “physical education” on the uniform Do you want cold weather clothing? Maintenance personnel . . . NOT “janitors”