Resources for School Wellness Policy Implementation Francesca Zavacky Senior Manager National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPE Sets the Standard

Presentation Focus: Overview of NASPE NASPE policy documents Tools for PE program evaluation NASPE Services NASPE Sets the Standard

About NASPE Non-profit membership association Non-profit membership association Largest of five national associations that comprise the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Largest of five national associations that comprise the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) AAHPERD= 121 years AAHPERD= 121 years NASPE= 32 years NASPE= 32 years 16,000 members consisting of physical education teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, sport administrators, researchers, college/university professional preparation faculty 16,000 members consisting of physical education teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, sport administrators, researchers, college/university professional preparation faculty NASPE Sets the Standard

NASPE Policy Documents NASPE National Physical Education Standards NASPE National Physical Education Standards =publications-nationalstandards.html =publications-nationalstandards.html Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages , 2nd Edition Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages , 2nd Edition =ns_children.html Appropriate Practices in Physical Education Appropriate Practices in Physical Education =peappropriatepractice/index.html =peappropriatepractice/index.html NASPE Sets the Standard

Moving Into the Future: NASPE National Standards for Physical Education Establishes what students should know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education program NASPE Sets the Standard

Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages 5-12 Provides meaningful activity guidelines for parents, physical education teachers, classroom teachers, youth physical activity leaders, administrators, physicians, health professionals and all others who promote physically active lifestyles among children Provides meaningful activity guidelines for parents, physical education teachers, classroom teachers, youth physical activity leaders, administrators, physicians, health professionals and all others who promote physically active lifestyles among children Provides information about how much physical activity is appropriate for preadolescent children ages 6-12 Provides information about how much physical activity is appropriate for preadolescent children ages 6-12 NASPE Sets the Standard

Appropriate Practices Guidelines NASPE Sets the Standard

Appropriate Practices Documents NASPE Sets the Standard Address key aspects of instructional strategy and practice Address key aspects of instructional strategy and practice Clearly distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate practices Clearly distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate practices Clarify the difference between physical education and physical activity Clarify the difference between physical education and physical activity emplate=peappropriatepractice/index.html emplate=peappropriatepractice/index.html

Evaluation Tools for Policies and Environment Opportunity to Learn Standards for Elementary Physical Education,2000 Opportunity to Learn Standards for Elementary Physical Education,2000 Opportunity to Learn Standards for Middle School Physical Education,2004 Opportunity to Learn Standards for Middle School Physical Education,2004 Opportunity to Learn Standards for High School Physical Education,2004 Opportunity to Learn Standards for High School Physical Education,2004 NASPE Sets the Standard

Opportunity to Learn Documents NASPE Sets the Standard

Opportunity to Learn Documents Describe ”opportunity to learn” for students Describe ”opportunity to learn” for students Informal self-assessment Informal self-assessment Ongoing planning and evaluation Ongoing planning and evaluation Guide program improvement plan Guide program improvement plan To order, go to: To order, go to: s_brochure.pdf NASPE Sets the Standard

Tools for Observing Physical Education Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool Differences Between Physical Education and Physical Activity Differences Between Physical Education and Physical Activity What is a quality physical education program? What is a quality physical education program? School Physical Education Program Checklist School Physical Education Program Checklist What constitutes a highly qualified physical education teacher? What constitutes a highly qualified physical education teacher? bservePE/main.html bservePE/main.html NASPE Sets the Standard

NASPE Position Statements Provide recommendations about many pertinent topics related to physical education and physical activity Provide recommendations about many pertinent topics related to physical education and physical activity Developed by NASPE member/experts Developed by NASPE member/experts To download, go to: To download, go to: osition-papers.html osition-papers.html NASPE Sets the Standard

NASPE Position Statements What Constitutes a Quality Physical Education Program,2003 What Constitutes a Quality Physical Education Program,2003 Recess for Elementary School Students, 2006 Recess for Elementary School Students, 2006 Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport Programs for Middle School Students, 2002 Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport Programs for Middle School Students, 2002 Guidelines for After School Physical Activity and Intramural Sport Programs, 2002 Guidelines for After School Physical Activity and Intramural Sport Programs, 2002 Opposing Substitution and Waiver/Exemptions for Required Physical Education,2006 Opposing Substitution and Waiver/Exemptions for Required Physical Education,2006 Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs, 2008 Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs, 2008 NASPE Sets the Standard

The NASPE STARS Program NASPE's national recognition program honoring outstanding physical education programs in K-12 schools across America NASPE Sets the Standard

The Purpose of the NASPE STARS Program: Evaluate the quality of a physical education program based on national standards and guidelines Evaluate the quality of a physical education program based on national standards and guidelines Identify quality physical education programs across the United States Identify quality physical education programs across the United States Provide models of program excellence Provide models of program excellence Raise the bar for all physical education programs Raise the bar for all physical education programs NASPE Sets the Standard

Benefits of The NASPE STARS Program to Participants Self-study process is a valuable professional development experience Self-study process is a valuable professional development experience Results can provide specific recommendations for necessary program change Results can provide specific recommendations for necessary program change Official applicants receive detailed report that defines strengths and weakness areas to guide improvements Official applicants receive detailed report that defines strengths and weakness areas to guide improvements To view information about STARS Schools, go to To view information about STARS Schools, go to NASPE Sets the Standard

NASPE Professional Services NASPE Sets the Standard Physical Best is a health-related fitness education program used in conjunction with K-12 physical education curriculums. Physical Best certification workshops are offered in addition to ready-for-use workshops for teacher professional development. Program Improvement in Physical Education (PIPEline) workshops bring state-of-the-art, standards-based instruction to your site. Through Pro-Link, NASPE has the expert you need for a variety of services in sport and physical education. Our experts present curriculum reviews, advocacy presentations, tailored workshops and in-services.

For more information about NASPE documents or services, contact Francesca Zavacky at: ext.474 NASPE Sets the Standard