Resources for School Wellness Policy Implementation

Resources for School Wellness Policy Resources for School Wellness Policy

ImplementationImplementation

Francesca ZavackyFrancesca Zavacky

Senior ManagerSenior Manager

National Association for Sport and Physical EducationNational Association for Sport and Physical Education

NASPENASPE Sets the StandardSets the Standard

Presentation Focus:Presentation Focus:

Overview of NASPE

NASPE policy documents

Tools for PE program evaluation

NASPE Services

NASPE Sets the Standard

About NASPEAbout NASPE

Non-profit membership associationNon-profit membership association Largest of five national associations that comprise the Largest of five national associations that comprise the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

AAHPERD= 121 yearsAAHPERD= 121 years NASPE= 32 yearsNASPE= 32 years 16,000 members consisting of physical education 16,000 members consisting of physical education

teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, sport administrators, teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, sport administrators, researchers, college/university professional preparation researchers, college/university professional preparation facultyfaculty


NASPE Policy DocumentsNASPE Policy Documents

• • NASPE National Physical Education StandardsNASPE National Physical Education Standards

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=pubhttp://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=publications-nationalstandards.htmllications-nationalstandards.html

• • Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages 5 - 12, 2nd EditionGuidelines for Children Ages 5 - 12, 2nd Editionhttp://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=ns_children.htmltemplate=ns_children.html

• • Appropriate Practices in Physical Education Appropriate Practices in Physical Education http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=peappropriatepractice/index.htmltemplate=peappropriatepractice/index.html


Moving Into the Future: Moving Into the Future: NASPE National Standards for NASPE National Standards for

Physical EducationPhysical Education

Establishes what Establishes what students should students should know and be able know and be able to do as a result of to do as a result of a quality physical a quality physical education education programprogram

NASPENASPE Sets the StandardSets the Standard

Physical Activity for ChiPhysical Activity for Children: A ldren: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Statement of Guidelines for Children

Ages 5-12Ages 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 information about how much physical activity is appropriate for preadolescent children ages 6-12

NASPENASPE Sets the Sets the StandardStandard

Appropriate Practices Appropriate Practices GuidelinesGuidelines


Appropriate Practices Appropriate Practices DocumentsDocuments


Address key aspects of instructional Address key aspects of instructional strategy and practicestrategy and practice

Clearly distinguish between appropriate Clearly distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate practicesand inappropriate practices

Clarify the difference between physical Clarify the difference between physical education and physical activityeducation and physical activity

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=peappropriatepractice/index.html

Evaluation Tools for Evaluation Tools for Policies and EnvironmentPolicies and Environment

Opportunity to Learn Standards for Opportunity to Learn Standards for Elementary Physical Education,2000Elementary Physical Education,2000

Opportunity to Learn Standards for Opportunity to Learn Standards for Middle School Physical Middle School Physical Education,2004Education,2004

Opportunity to Learn Standards for Opportunity to Learn Standards for High School Physical Education,2004High School Physical Education,2004


Opportunity to LearnOpportunity to LearnDocumentsDocuments


Opportunity to LearnOpportunity to LearnDocumentsDocuments

Describe ”opportunity to learn” for Describe ”opportunity to learn” for studentsstudents

Informal self-assessmentInformal self-assessment

Ongoing planning and evaluationOngoing planning and evaluation

Guide program improvement planGuide program improvement plan To order, go to:To order, go to:

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pubs_brochure.pdfpubs_brochure.pdf


Tools for Observing Physical EducationTools for Observing Physical Education

Physical Education Teacher Evaluation ToolPhysical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool Differences Between Physical Education and Differences Between Physical Education and

Physical ActivityPhysical 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 What constitutes a highly qualified physical

education teacher?education teacher?

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=observePE/main.html template=observePE/main.html


NASPE Position StatementsNASPE Position Statements

Provide recommendations about many pertinent Provide recommendations about many pertinent topics related to physical education and physical topics related to physical education and physical activityactivity

Developed by NASPE member/expertsDeveloped by NASPE member/experts

To download, go to:To download, go to:http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=position-papers.htmltemplate=position-papers.html


NASPE Position StatementsNASPE Position Statements

What Constitutes a Quality Physical Education What Constitutes a Quality Physical Education Program,2003Program,2003

Recess for Elementary School Students, 2006 Recess for Elementary School Students, 2006 Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport

Programs for Middle School Students, 2002Programs for Middle School Students, 2002 Guidelines for After School Physical Activity and Guidelines for After School Physical Activity and

Intramural Sport Programs, 2002Intramural Sport Programs, 2002 Opposing Substitution and Waiver/Exemptions Opposing Substitution and Waiver/Exemptions

for Required Physical Education,2006for Required Physical Education,2006 Comprehensive School Physical Activity Comprehensive School Physical Activity

Programs, 2008Programs, 2008


The NASPE STARS ProgramThe NASPE STARS Program

NASPE's national NASPE's national recognition recognition program honoring program honoring outstanding outstanding physical physical education education programs in K-12 programs in K-12 schools across schools across America America


The Purpose of the The Purpose of the NASPE STARS Program:NASPE STARS Program:

Evaluate the quality of a physical education Evaluate the quality of a physical education program based on national standards and program based on national standards and guidelinesguidelines

Identify quality physical education Identify quality physical education programs across the United Statesprograms across the United States

Provide models of program excellenceProvide models of program excellence

Raise the bar for all physical education Raise the bar for all physical education programsprograms


Benefits of The NASPE STARS Benefits of The NASPE STARS Program to ParticipantsProgram to Participants

Self-study process is a valuable professional Self-study process is a valuable professional development experiencedevelopment experience

Results can provide specific recommendations for Results can provide specific recommendations for necessary program changenecessary program change

Official applicants receive detailed report that defines Official applicants receive detailed report that defines strengths and weakness areas to guide improvementsstrengths and weakness areas to guide improvements

To view information about STARS Schools, go to To view information about STARS Schools, go to http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/stars/schools.html http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/stars/schools.html


NASPE Professional ServicesNASPE Professional Services


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 For more information about NASPE documents or services, NASPE documents or services, contact Francesca Zavacky at:contact Francesca Zavacky at:

800-213-7193 ext.474800-213-7193 ext.474

[email protected]@aahperd.org
