1. Teachers &Administrators
On the Move for
Teachers &Administrators
ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL
On the Move Workshop – Schools 1

2. On the Move and PE Considerations for Elementary and Co-Ed PE
Include a variety of sport and physical activities within shorter blocks; involve community leaders
Provide skill and knowledge development opps.
Team up with another class to…
Separate males and female
Provide a choice of competition level or activities
Ensure students have adequate time to change
Provide female role models
ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL
Considerations for Elementary and Co-Ed PE
Include a variety of sport and physical activities within shorter blocks; involve community leaders to increase expertise or introduce something new
Provide skill and knowledge development opportunities to ensure female student feel competent
Team up with another class to…
Separate males and female
Provide a choice of competition level or activities
Ensure students have adequate time to change before and after class – discussion with one class revealed students wanted only 2 minutes more in the change room
Provide female role models as teachers, student leaders, volunteers, etc.
On the Move Workshop – Schools 2

3. On the Move and PE Successful Characteristics of Sr. Elective PE
Focus on life-long physical activities
Student involvement in course development
Authentic assessment
Gender as a course design feature
Value-added options (e.g. certifications)
Positive and respectful class environment
Gibbons, 2009
ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL
Successful Characteristics of Sr. Elective PE
Focus on life-long physical activities – fitness, weight training, walking/running, curling.
Student involvement in course development – students’ input is sought and integrated.
Authentic assessment – students know how they are being evaluated and is perceived as fair and relevant.
Gender as a course design feature – the program is designed by and for female students.
Value-added options e.g. certifications
Positive and respectful class environment
(Gibbons, 2009)
On the Move Workshop – Schools 3

4. School Environment Considerations for the School Environment
Celebrate male and female athletes and teams equally – at pep rallies and award ceremonies
Ensure equal access to facilities and equipment
Ensure equal budgets, policies and practices for male and female teams
Recruit female coaches
Provide a variety of activities at the competitive and intramural levels
ON THE MOVE IN THE SCHOOL
Considerations for the School Environment
Celebrate male and female athletes and teams equally – at pep rallies, award ceremonies, through school announcements, and in stories to local media
Ensure equal access to facilities and equipment
Ensure equal budgets, policies and practices for male and female teams
Recruit female coaches – they’re great role models for girls’ and boys’ teams
Provide a variety of activities at the competitive and intramural levels, not just typical team sports
Option: V is for Victory Videos
On the Move Workshop – Schools 4