Newly Revised 2011 Arkansas Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework Overview Presented by Arkansas Department of Education Tammy Harrell 1

Videoconference Objectives To review the framework revision process To introduce the newly revised framework in Physical Education and Health for grades K-8 and High School Courses To review the design and format of the framework To review the curriculum flow from grade level to grade level and grade specific framework 2

Purpose of Framework Revision Process Examine national and state physical education/health standards Ensure specific elements of the framework document are included in the revision process Develop within each strand grade-by-grade standards Determine strands and provide clear student learning expectations 3

Specific Elements Content coverage Rigor Developmental appropriateness and progression Level of specificity Clarity Coherence Alignment with recognized standards 4

Revision Process Review content standards from across the nation and international levels Utilize and evaluate state data, national groups, and organization reports –(e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, APNA data, Risk Factors for Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Arkansas, President’s Council on Physical Fitness) 5

Arkansas Standards for Accreditation Committee shall consist of teachers and instructional supervisory personnel from public schools and higher education Schools shall use curriculum frameworks to plan instruction. 6

Framework Committee Goals Survey Summary Analysis Report Utilize Research & Resource Materials Incorporate Legislation Review Content Strands 7

Analysis Reports Nationally recognized consultants in Physical Education and Health Education –Reviewed the 2005 Physical Education and Health Framework –In-depth critique of the framework; with emphasis on specific elements 8

Framework Revision Surveys Surveys from Business Leaders Surveys from University and College Departments Surveys from K-12 teachers, specialists, and administrators 9

Legislation integrated into the Physical Education and Health Framework Oral Health - Act 1216 of 2003 Nutrition Education – Act 1220 of 2003 Organ Donor – Act 546 of

Physical Education and Health Committee Composition Elementary PE Teachers Secondary/Middle PE Teachers Secondary/Middle Health Teachers Administrators, Coaches, Higher Education Professors Total of 24 members 11

Physical Education and Health Committee Tasks  Committee Meetings  Met eleven (11) days - summer and fall  Reviewed consultant reports  Examined materials, data, surveys, reports, other state and international standards, and health related resources 12

REVISED 2011 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK ADE WEBSITE works.html works.html 13

Revised 2011 Physical Education and Health Framework Contents K-8 Document –K-4 –5-8 Four High School Courses –Physical Education and Leisure ( 1 year) –Personal Fitness for Life (1 sem.) –Recreational Sports and Activities (1 sem.) –Health and Wellness (1 sem.) 14

Structure of the K-8 Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework Content Standards, Strands, and Student Learning Expectations (SLE’s) Glossary Appendix –Physical Education for Students with Special Needs –Pre-K Recommendations for Physical Education/ Movement Programs (K-8 document only) 15

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Revision Cycle 18

K – 8 Document 4 High School Courses 19

K-8 Document New! Introduction page Framework – Strands (2), Standards, & SLE’s Glossary Appendix –Physical Education for Students with Special Needs –Pre-K (ages 3-5) Recommendations for Physical Education/Movement Programs 2011 Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework Committee participants 20

K-8 Physical Education and Health Framework Changes 2005 Same Strands Grades K – 8 –11 Content Standards 2011 Same Strands Introduction Page Grades K-4 – 12 Content Standards Grade 5-8 – 11 Content Standards 21

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2 Strands Physical Education & Leisure Health and Wellness 24

Statement of Expectation Grades K-4 12 Content Standards Grades Content Standards 25

Strand Content Standard Standard Statement Conceptual Organizer Student Learning Expectation (SLE) 26

11 Standards Grades 5-8 Change 27

K-8 Physical Education and Health Framework Changes 2005 Same Strands Grades K – 8 –11 Content Standards 2011 Same Strands Introduction page Grades K-4 – 12 Content Standards Grade 5-8 – 11 Content Standards 28

High School Graduation Requirements  Health-1/2 unit  Physical Education-1/2 unit 29

High School Courses Changes 2005 Health and Safety (.5 unit) Physical Education (1 unit) 2011 Health and Wellness (.5 unit) Physical Education and Leisure ( 1 unit) Personal Fitness for Life (.5 unit) Recreational Sports and Activities (.5 unit) 30

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4 High School Courses 34

1 Strand Course Information Course Description Content Standards Strand 35

SLE Descriptors Strand SLE # Content Standard 36

Glossary 37

Appendix 38

Grades 9-12 Schools must teach: 1 unit of Physical Education ½ unit of Health 39

Physical Education Options 1 unit - Physical Education and Leisure Or ½ unit - Personal Fitness for Life ½ unit - Recreational Sports and Activities Or All three courses 40

High School Course Codes Health and Wellness Physical Education and Leisure Personal Fitness for Life Recreational Sports and Activities 41

ADE Physical Education and Health Resources Wiki Available Resources Wiki link 42

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Professional Development Opportunities 45

Contact: Lindsay Robinson Beaton 24 Crescent Park Drive DeWitt, AR Northwest Arkansas Cooperative – Thursday, June 28, 2012 Arkansas Tech University – Monday, July 2, 2012 Southeast Arkansas Cooperative – Monday, July 9,

Office of Coordinated School Health Codie Malloy, Program Director

Q & A 48

Arkansas Department of Education Tammy Harrell Program Coordinator & Content Specialist