More PE Strategies to Increase Physical Education

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More PEStrategies to Increase Physical Education

• Lisa Perry
• National PE/PA Manager

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HSP Framework

• Elementary School--at least 150 minutes of
  physical education per week throughout the
  academic year
• Middle School--at least 225 minutes of physical
  education per week for all years of middle school
• High School--equivalent of one and one-half
  years of physical education

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Why PE?

• Physical education is unique to the school
  curriculum as the only program that provides
  students with opportunities to learn motor
  skills, develop fitness and gain understanding
  about physical activity.
• Benefits gained from physical activity in
  physical education class include disease
  prevention, safety and injury avoidance,
  decreased morbidity and premature mortality, and
  increased mental health.
• The physical education program is the place where
  students learn about all of the benefits gained
  from being physically active as well as the
  skills and knowledge to incorporate safe,
  satisfying physical activity into their lives.
• http//www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/
  pe_critical.pdf

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Why PE?

• A study at San Diego State University suggests
  participation in a high-activity physical
  education program may strengthen scores for
  elementary-age children on standardized tests.
  The two-year evaluation of 759 fourth and fifth
  graders showed the increased physical activity
  could help maintain or increase academic
  performance.
• Children's Need for Physical Activity Fact
  Sheet, American Heart Association

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Why PE?

• Across studies, increased time for physical
  education does not negatively impact achievement
  in other subjects.
• Coe DP, et al. Effect of physical education and
  activity levels on academic achievement in
  children. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006381515-19.
• Students who report getting As and Bs in all
  subjects are more likely report higher levels of
  engagement in moderate to vigorous physical
  activity during physical education class
• Source Unpublished analyses of CDC, National
  Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2003

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Why PE?

• Physical education
• contributes directly to development of physical
  competence and fitness
• helps students to make informed choices and
  understand the value of leading a physically
  active lifestyle
• can affect both academic learning and physical
  activity patterns of students
• Healthy, physically active students are more
  likely to be academically motivated, alert, and
  successful
• Children's Need for Physical Activity Fact
  Sheet, American Heart Association

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First Steps

• Evaluate your program
• Utilize NASPEs PE Checklist
• http//www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/2004PEcheck
  list.pdf

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First Steps

• Determine the minutes of PE per year
• Isolate number of active PE minutes

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First Steps

• Discuss with administration
• Can the objectives of the program be met?
• Will this program result in substantive student
  learning?
• Will student time in PE provide enough PA to
  contribute to reducing obesity in the schools?
• What do the admin/teacher want the program to
  accomplish for children?

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First Steps

• Collect Data to Prove Program Effectiveness
• Fitness Testing
• Standards Based Assessment
• Student Portfolios

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First Steps

• Collect District Policies on PE
• Wellness Policy
• Graduation Requirements/Time Requirements
• If the district doesnt have a policy, look at
  model policiesNational Association of State
  Boards of Education
• http//www.nasbe.org/healthyschools/Sample_Policie
  s/physical_activity.html

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State the Problem

• Formally state the problem
• Provide evidence that objectives cant be met in
  the current time allotment

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Provide a Solution

• Look at the current schedule to see if more PE
  minutes can be added
• Determine if existing minutes can be shifted
• Brainstorm other solutions with colleagues,
  administration, parents, community

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Develop Relationships

• Administration
• Colleagues
• School Board Members
• Parents

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Invite Visitors to Your Class

• Showcase your best stuff
• Garner support
• Family PE night

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Identify Resources

• Who can help improve your program?
• School
• District
• Community

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Dont Give Up!

• This is a long process
• Create an exemplary physical education program
• Create demand for physical education

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Dont Give Up!

• Keep in mind that more quality PE is what is best
  for the kids!

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Contact Information
Lisa Perry National PE/PA Manager PO Box
413 Kremmling, CO 80459 970-724-0088
office lisa.perry_at_healthiergeneration.org