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One credit in physical education is required. H.O.P.E. (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) satisfies this requirement, with the following waiver exceptions: 1) To waive out of the required 1 credit of Physical Education, students must participate in an interscholastic sport at the junior varsity or varsity level for two full seasons and pass a competency test on personal fitness with a score of “C” or better (It should be noted that students choosing this option meet the requirement but do not receive course credit); 2) To waive out of the required 1 credit of Physical Education and the required 1 credit of Performing or Fine Arts students may participate in 2 full years in JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) which involves a significant component of drills and must successfully pass the course.
The FitnessGram Physical Fitness Test is given in grades 6-12 and/or H.O.P.E. (Health Opportunities through Physical Education). For a complete description of the test, please see Physical Fitness Testing (FitnessGram).
IS IT PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? With heightened attention on childhood obesity prevention efforts, there seems to be some confusion between the terms "physical education" and "physical activity." Often the words are used interchangeably but they differ in important ways. Understanding the difference between the two is critical to understanding why both contribute to the development of healthy, active children. I believe every child at our school deserves both a quality physical education and physical activity program. Our school physical education program offers the best opportunity to provide physical activity to all children and to teach them the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle. Physical education teachers assess student knowledge, motor and social skills, and provide instruction in a safe, supportive environment. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommends that schools provide 150 minutes of instructional physical education for elementary school children, and 225 minutes for middle and high school students per week for the entire school year. Based on sequence of learning, physical education should not be compared to or confused with other physical activity experiences such as recess, intramurals, or recreational endeavors. A quality physical education program provides learning opportunities, appropriate instruction, meaningful and challenging content for all children, and should include: Opportunity to Learn: · Instructional periods totaling 150 minutes per week (elementary) and 225 minutes per week (middle and high school)· Qualified physical education teachers providing a developmentally appropriate program· Teacher/student ratio in physical education no greater than 1:25 (elementary) and (1:30 middle/high) for optimal instruction (similar to other classroom settings)· Adequate equipment and facilities for all students to be active at the same time
Appropriate Instruction: · Full inclusion of all students· Maximum participation and ample practice opportunities for class activities· Well-designed lessons that facilitate student learning· Out of school assignments that support learning and practice of learned skills· Appropriate discipline and class management (physical activity should never be used as punishment)· Use of regular assessment to monitor and reinforce student learning
Meaningful Content: · Instruction in a variety of motor skills that are designed to enhance the physical, mental, and social/emotional development of every child· Fitness education and assessment to help children understand, improve and/or maintain their physical well-being· Development of cognitive concepts about motor skill and fitness· Opportunities to improve emerging social and cooperative skills through physical activity and gain a multi-cultural perspective· Promotion of recommended amounts of physical activity now and throughout life
Physical activity is bodily movement of any type and may include recreational, fitness and sport activities such as jumping rope, playing soccer, lifting weights, as well as daily activities such as walking to the store, taking the stairs or raking the leaves. Similar health benefits to those received during a physical education class are possible during physical activity bouts when the participant is active at an intensity that increases heart rate and produces heavier than normal breathing. NASPE recommends school-age children accumulate at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of physical activity per day while avoiding prolonged periods of inactivity. Opportunities to accumulate physical activity during the school day include time spent in physical education class, classroom-based movement, recess, walking or biking to school, and recreational sport and play that occurs before, during, and after school. Parents and grandparents are urged to get active with their children. The benefits of regular physical activity include: · Reduces the risk for overweight, diabetes and other chronic diseases· Assists in improved academic performance· Helps children feel better about themselves· Reduces the risk for depression and the effects of stress· Helps children prepare to be productive, healthy members of society and· Improves overall quality of life.This school year I would like to encourage everyone to visit your child's physical education class, the cornerstone of an active lifestyle for all students. You will see children participating in developmentally appropriate activities that help increase their physical competence, self-esteem, and enjoyment of physical activity no matter what their physical abilities may be. I want every child to embrace physical activity! To learn more about the importance of physical education and physical activity, visit the NASPE website at www.aahperd.org/naspe/ Physical Education is an elective at the senior high level and required for grades 6-8. All of our course offerings align with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Physical Education. Although there are numerous fun and exciting activities available in Physical Education, they are generally put under the main headings of team sports, individual/dual sports or comprehensive physical education. Many of our schools also offer weight training and aerobics. Please consult the Instructional Program Booklet for course descriptions and talk with the advisors at each school for specific course offerings. Here are some activities that could be included within a physical education class:
Links for Physical Education and Health USDA Team Nutrition Ask Eric American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and
Dance (AAHPERD) Centers for Disease Control Links: Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research PE Links 4U PE Teaching Ideas Centers for Disease Control Health Windows Jr. America's Walking FAHPERDS Human Kinetics National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators-Health & Fitness SDAAHPERD (Southern District) Fundamentally Fit Florida Physical Education Clearinghouse (DOE) SPARK Grant-Finder (www.sparkpe.org/grants/grantfunding-resources/) The School Grants- (www.schoolgrants.org) Fundsnet - (www.fundsnetservices.com) Government - (www.grants.gov www.afterschool.gov www.ed.gov) NASPE - (www.aahperd.org/naspe)
Secondary Physical Education Curriculum Guide
Middle School Physical Education Curriculum Guide
Adapted PE Guide:
Links for Adapted Physical Education: Project INSPIRE Bandaides and Blackboards Special Olympics PE Central AAHPERD - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance FAHPERDS - Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport SDAAHPERD - Southern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance "If you know all the answers, you haven't
asked all the questions." State University Physical Education Links USF UWF Conventions, Meetings, Workshops, Inservices
Excellence in Physical Education Award (EPEA)
In the spring of 2006,
former Superintendent, Dr. Richard A. DiPatri, requested that a committee,
composed of administrators, teachers and representatives from outside
agencies, be established to create an award to recognize programs of
excellence in Physical Education in Brevard Public Schools at the
elementary, middle and high school levels.
The Excellence in Physical Education Award (EPEA) was
created to honor school Physical Education programs which:
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are comprehensive in scope and outstanding in
quality contribute to the overall excellence of the school environment
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address the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for
Physical Education in exemplary ways
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promote academic and physical achievement in other areas of the curriculum
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to demonstrate balanced diversity,
high-performance standards and instructional quality in Physical Education
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to support and
motivate school officials, teachers, and other interested persons to
develop, maintain and observe quality Physical Education programs
The Excellence in Physical Education Award is awarded
annually to schools that offer Physical Education programs of superior
quality. In preparation, schools engaged in a step process of application,
portfolio compilation and review, followed by a site visit from Physical
Education experts in the state. We are pleased to recognize the following
schools for achieving this award:
2011-2014
2010-2013
2009-2012
2008-2011
2007-2010
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Brevard Public Schools is also the proud home of two national STARS award
winners:
Fairglen Elementary – Beth Cavallaro – 2009-2014
MILA Elementary – Sara Fernandez & Gary Odom - 2010-2015 MILA and
Fairglen are currently the only two elementary schools in the state of To earn that
distinction, the physical education teachers submitted a sizable portfolio
of narrative and evidence compiled over nearly a year which was reviewed by
an independent panel of judges from around the country. The NASPE
STARS program recognizes a school’s total physical education program as all
teachers in the department demonstrate how their program and teaching meet
national standards and guidelines. In the seven years of the NASPE
STARS project, only 44 schools in the nation have achieved this elite
status. The criteria for this award are based on the essential elements
necessary for a quality physical education program – content based on the
National Standards for Physical Education, educationally and developmentally
appropriate instructional strategies and teaching skills, adequate
facilities and equipment that are safe and appropriate for the age and
abilities of the students and that enable the students to participate in the
maximum amount of active time on task, and classes taught by certified
physical educators, among others. Brevard is very proud of both
Fairglen and MILA for achieving this elite award. More questions? Please Contact:
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