Program Promotion and Advocacy: Skills and Strategies for Physical Educators Terri Drain AAHPERD 2013

Thanks to…

Vintage Hills Elementary School Pleasanton, CA

Presentation Goals Become familiar with 5 Essential Concepts Take away ideas for your own program Extend your professional network

Super-sized classes Independent PE “Students need more academic seat time” Scheduling Issues Marching Band and Athletics substituted for PE Waivers Cuts to programs Not respected Elimination of programs Facilities Issues Recess counted for PE minutes

WHY?? ?

Mission (Why do we exist?) “To provide students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to lead a healthy and active life, now and in the future”.

I believe… “Every child has a fundamental right to learn how to move and how to take care of their bodies. ”

I believe… “Schools have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure all children receive a quality physical education.”

My goal is... For Physical Education to become a respected and essential part of the school curriculum.

“Don’t mistake activity with achievement” John Wooden

Learning matters #1

Heart and Lungs Oxygen Blood Muscle

“Feet together, arm back, step, release, follow through ” Success Criteria

Slide fingers to edge of mat, heels on ground, head up, 1 every 3 seconds… Is she coming up far enough? Heels on ground? Arms straight? Record sheet and goals

Get the message out. #2

“Bring Your Parents to PE Week”

“Today in PE I learned how to kick a ball” “My PE homework is to tell you about the BIG GOAL”

Teamwork and perseverance #3

Common perceptions about Physical Education: Classroom teachers can do it We can’t afford it Not enough time Class size doesn’t matter

Knowledge is power #3

Quality PE… Stuff to know Benefits of physical activity Yikes! Resources 100 Final Jeopardy

In a high quality physical education program children develop the skills, concepts, and values needed to be physically active for “_____”.

What is “life”?

Quality physical education programs help prevent this sedentary disease.

What is “obesity”?

High quality physical education programs help children achieve this daily requirement.

What is “physical activity”?

High quality physical education programs provide opportunities for all children to experience this.

What is “success”?

“Physically active children make better ______”.

What are “learners”?

Children who learn how to move and take care of their bodies are more likely to become healthy, physically active “ _______”

What is “adults”?

This chemical builds up as a result of regular exercise and is referred to by experts as Miracle-gro for the brain.

What is “brain-derived neurotropic factor” (BDNF)?

A 2003 study by the California Department of Education demonstrated a positive relationship between this and academic achievement.

What is “physical fitness”?

In 2010 this disease cost the United States$316 billion, including the cost of health care, medication, and lost productivity

What is “heart disease”?

This % of children are either overweight or obese.

What is “33%”?

This is the amount of time the average child spends every day using entertainment media. (TV, computers, video games, cell phones, movies).

What is “7.5 hours”?

70% of obese children have at least 1 avoidable risk factor for this disease.

What is “heart disease”?

California Education Code requires that students in grades 1 – 6 receive this many minutes of physical education every 10 days.

What is “200”?

According to the CDC these two ethnic groups have much higher obesity rates than whites.

What are “African American (51%) and Latino” (21%)?

Daily Double

This group has the most power in ANY school district.

What are “parents”?

Experts predict this generation of children will have shorter _____ _____ than their parents.

What is “life spans”?

In this book the author describes twelve rules for what the brain needs to survive and thrive.

What is “Brain Rules”? (by Dr. John Medina)

This document describes what students should learn in physical education.

What is “standards”?

This professional organization has created an advocacy toolkit for PE.

What is “NASPE”?

This book explains how play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, and ability to problem solve.

What is “Play – How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul”? (by Stuart Brown, M.D)

“If not you…then ____???”

What is “WHO”?

Tech up #4

Web Page Blog Digital cameras Brochures Video presentations Twitter Facebook ??? Technology

PUSD Elementary PE Video

Teamwork and perseverance #5

Common perceptions about Physical Education: Classroom teachers can do it We can’t afford it Not enough time Class size doesn’t matter

Presentation Summary “WHY?” Five essential concepts The powerful role of technology Research and resources Examples of active learning Ideas and strategies Opportunities to extend professional network

Thank-you! www. beyondkickball.com

Terri’s Vintage Hills PE Web page: vintage-hills-physical-education/