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 NASPE trampoline guidelines  BB court 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

 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 INDOOR FACILITIES

MAINTENANCE OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES  Adventure  Must be inspected and recertified periodically (  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”

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