PE2020: Web Site Visions “insert name of presenter”

Vision for Physical Education Preparing students with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy and physically active lives.

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum Purposeful Assessment Singular Purpose

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Community connections: – … “take physical education beyond the schools and into the total life experience of children.” – Partner with local resources – “Outsource physical education for HS seniors” – Last Child in the Woods

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Family connections: – “Improve family connections” – Get parents involved – Help parents understand physical education – Physical education can change family behaviors

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications - Technology is an essential tool - Technology will lead to a better understanding of content

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Caution: “We’re going to rob kids of something special if we only promote their participation in a virtual world because I believe the real world is better.”

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum – “Self-designed curriculum” (by students) – “…[provide] opportunities for physical activity other than during physical education …” – … “surfing, rock climbing, waterskiing, …”

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum Relevant Assessment – “Accountability is the key” – Help students set goals; differentiate learning – … “parents…review an exercise portfolio”

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum Relevant Assessment Caution: “We test what is easy to test rather than what is important” “Students dread physical fitness testing…”

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum Purposeful Assessment Singular Purpose

Common Themes Singular Purpose - No more waivers; daily physical education - Facilitate physical activity across the curriculum - PA in classroom and through the day – “…joyful movement” – “infuse the playful nature of movement”

Common Themes Singular Purpose -Update physical education, teacher education – “The most important change that will take place in 2020 is the evolution of the physical education teachers themselves”

Common Themes Meaningful Connections Technological Applications Reformed Curriculum Purposeful Assessment Singular Purpose