Resources for School Wellness Policy Implementation

1. Resources for School Wellness Policy Implementation Francesca Zavacky Senior Manager National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPESets the Standard

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

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

4. NASPE Policy Documents • NASPE National Physical Education Standards http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=publications-nationalstandards.html • Physical Activity for Children: A Statement of Guidelines for Children Ages 5 - 12, 2nd Edition http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=ns_children.html • Appropriate Practices in Physical Education http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=peappropriatepractice/index.html NASPESets the Standard

5. 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 NASPESets the Standard

6. 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 information about how much physical activity is appropriate for preadolescent children ages 6-12 NASPESets the Standard

7. Appropriate Practices Guidelines NASPESets the Standard

8. Appropriate Practices Documents • Address key aspects of instructional strategy and practice • Clearly distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate practices • Clarify the difference between physical education and physical activity • http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=peappropriatepractice/index.html NASPESets the Standard

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

10. Opportunity to LearnDocuments NASPESets the Standard

11. Opportunity to LearnDocuments • Describe ”opportunity to learn” for students • Informal self-assessment • Ongoing planning and evaluation • Guide program improvement plan • To order, go to: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pubs_brochure.pdf NASPE Sets the Standard

12. Tools for Observing Physical Education • Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool • Differences Between Physical Education and Physical Activity • What is a quality physical education program? • School Physical Education Program Checklist • What constitutes a highly qualified physical education teacher? http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=observePE/main.html NASPE Sets the Standard

13. NASPE Position Statements • Provide recommendations about many pertinent topics related to physical education and physical activity • Developed by NASPE member/experts • To download, go to: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=position-papers.html NASPE Sets the Standard

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

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

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

17. Benefits of The NASPE STARS Program to Participants • Self-study process is a valuable professional development experience • Results can provide specific recommendations for necessary program change • Official applicants receive detailed report that defines strengths and weakness areas to guide improvements • To view information about STARS Schools, go to http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/stars/schools.html NASPE Sets the Standard

18. NASPE 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. NASPE Sets the Standard

19. For more information about NASPE documents or services, contact Francesca Zavacky at: 800-213-7193 ext.474 fzavacky@aahperd.org NASPESets the Standard