School Physical Education Program Support

California Block Grant Funds for Physical Education

The Physical Education and Arts $500 million dollar Block Grant will be distributed directly to both charter and public school sites in California based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) figures. Schools can expect approximately $70 per ADA for the Block Grant funds for supplies and equipment limited to Physical Education and the Arts. No application is required!

It is indeed an exciting time for Physical Education in California. The Governor’s 2006-07 budget designated $500 million for physical education and the Arts.

The physical education funds are currently designated for physical education equipment, supplies and professional development for physical education and physical fitness. The funds are in the form of a block grant, which will be distributed to County Offices of Education, Charter Schools and School Districts for school site expenditures.

SB 1131 – Trailer bill for education budget items. Included new language on $500M Block Grant for Physical Education and the Arts. This bill, additionally, would authorize the funds to be expended for professional development in arts, music, or physical fitness, and thereby would make an appropriation by expanding the purposes for which the funds may be expended.

Additionally, the Governor’s budget includes $40 million for elementary physical education teachers in a matching fund program which could result in the hiring of approximately 1100 new elementary physical education teachers statewide. Application forms for applying for the physical education teacher program will soon be available from the California Department of Education. Check back for more information frequently. We will post the application on our website for your convenience once it is released.

March 2007 Block Grants Funds Update On March 16, 2007 the Allocation Amounts by district for the California Block Grant funds of $500 Million for the Arts and Physical Education will be released. These funds represent an important one-time opportunity to invest in physical education and visual and performing arts instructional programs. Funds may be used for professional development, equipment, and supplies for physical education and visual and performing arts in kindergarten through grade twelve. If you would like to know how much money will be allocated to various districts throughout California on March 16 go to: California Department of Education Project Funding Physical Education Teacher Incentive Funding K-8 Funds support ongoing incentive grants for school districts to hire more credentialed physical education teachers in elementary and middle schools, kindergarten through grade eight. The purpose of the program is to help address the rising incidence of obesity and its effects by ensuring that schools have trained experts to provide the required number of instructional minutes in physical education. The funds are to be used to hire credentialed staff to help kids develop healthy life-long exercise habits. More information and the posting of the application process for these funds will be posted soon at the California Department of Education

In making your budget decisions for the physical education block grant funds, we invite you to consider our award winning Fundament Movement and We Count! Fitness programs.

California Physical Education Grant Funds Brochure Download flyer - New California Grant Money August 2006 - 2 Pages - 555kb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader Sign up Now and let us show you how to get a new playground physical education program with Block Grant Funds.

Fundamental Movement Program and Equipment Packs This primary physical education curriculum pack (Grades K-2) includes: outdoor motor learning lab consisting of painted games and markings such as: vari-beam, stepping stones, scattered circles, ladder grids etc. Additionally, convenient task cards, checklists, exercise cards and many other supplies help to focus instruction on skills objectives and assessments. Fundamental Movement Program - Equipment Package

California Physical Education Standards Equipment Packages Grade specific equipment packages contain all equipment needed for California Standards Based Physical Education instruction. Combine with The Fundamental Movement Program in grades K-2 and you will have the curriculum and every piece of equipment needed to implement the California Physical Education Standards. Grades K-6 Equipment Packages - Class Mats

We Count! Walking Program - Students Fight Fat This unique program differs from traditional pedometer programs in that it consists of teacher instructional manual, and student and parent newsletters focusing on concepts in nutrition and physical activity. Plus all the additional recording cards, stickers, pedometers, storage boxes found in typical programs. We Count! Program - Program Accessories

Roll-out Physical Education Stencil Packages New roll out stencils make application a breeze. No measuring! Just roll out the full size physical education activity stencils, chalk and paint. Two easy to apply PE Program sets to choose from. Brightly colored markings enhance motor skill development and provide activities for an outdoor motor learning lab. Full Size Playground Activity Stencils - Playground Paint

Physical Education Documents for Writing Curriculum and Improving Your Program

Physical Education - How’s Your School Doing?

Does your school’s physical education program help every student attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to lead healthy, active and productive lives? This new school year The National Association for Sport and Physical Education urges principals, teachers and parents to conduct an assessment of their school's physical education program - evaluate its strengths and weaknesses and then encourage a plan for improvement where needed.

Physical Education Program Checklist How’s Your School Doing? It's time to do a School Physical Education Checkup and develop an Action Plan for Quality Physical Education. PE Program Checklist - National Association for Sport and Physical Education August 2006 - 2 Pages - 49kb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Physical Education Curriculum Analysis

The physical education curriculum shapes physical education instruction in schools. Creating or selecting the best physical education curriculum is a critical step in ensuring that physical education is effective in developing physically educated individuals, who will choose to participate in physical activity throughout their lifetime. The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) is designed to help school districts conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of physical education curricula.

The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool is available to help school districts conduct clear, complete, and consistent analyses of written physical education curricula, based upon national physical education standards. PE Program Curriculum Analysis Tool - CDC - Health & Human Services August 2006 - 210 Pages - 520kb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Strategies for Teaching Large Class Sizes The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommends that the size of physical education class be consistent with those of other subject areas. As class size increases above recommended levels, safe and effective instruction may become compromised. Teaching Large Class Sizes in Physical Education - NASPE July 2006 - 3 Pages - 84kb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader

California Physical Education Model Content Standards

The Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve represent the essential skills and knowledge that all students need to maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle. Education Code section 51210 requires 200 minutes of physical education every 10 school days for students in grades one through six, and Education Code Section 51222 provides for 400 minutes of physical education every 10 school days for students in grades seven through twelve.

California Physical Education Framework

The 1994 Physical Education Framework is currently under revision. The 1994 Framework describes a sequential, developmental, age-appropriate physical education program designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability needed to maintain an active, healthy life-style.

Physical Education Curriculum Framework Blueprints for implementing the content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education that are developed by the Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission. Physical Education Framework -  California Department of Education July 1993 - 92 Pages - 1.1mb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader

California School Boards Association Policy Brief

A new policy brief from the California School Boards Association describes research showing the benefits of physical activity for student learning.

Physical Education and California Schools This brief explains the state requirements and standards for physical education, highlights board actions to support physical education and lists additional resources board members and others might find useful. Physical Education and California Schools Brief -  CA School Boards Assoc. October 2006 - 5 Pages - 96kb View with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Appropriate Practice For Elementary Physical Education

This booklet describes physical education practices that are in the best interest of children. They include guidelines for curriculum design, learning experience, fitness activities, fitness testing, assessment, participation levels, forming groups, competition, and many others.
National Association for Sport and Physical Education

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