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Physical Education
News and Announcements:
- SHAPE America COVID-19 Resources: SHAPE America is dedicated to helping physical education and health education teachers across the country as many schools and school districts are moving to distance learning due to COVID-19. In response, we have created a collection of resources from SHAPE America and other K-12 health and physical educators to help you continue to provide high-quality, standards-based lessons despite the circumstances.
Academic Standards
Physical education prepare students to function optimally as students, global citizens, and workers who demonstrate personal responsibility for one’s health and fitness through an active, healthy lifestyle that fosters a lifelong commitment to wellness. These standards encourage physical literacy, which is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
Curriculum Support
Article IX, Section 16 of Colorado's constitution states, "Neither the general assembly nor the state board of education shall have power to prescribe textbooks to be used in the public schools." However, CDE can still serve as an advisor to help districts and schools adopt, adapt, develop, or use the materials of their choice.
Instructional Support
Instructional support is grounded in CDE's shared approach to Best, First Instruction as well as practices and strategies supported by professional organizations and scholars at the leading edge of physical education.
- High Impact Instruction Diverse Learning Settings
- SHAPE America Appropriate Instructional Practices
- Equity Guide
- Practical Ideas for Evaluating Physical Education Teachers
- Online Resources for Physical Education
- Whole School Whole Child, Whole Community Approach to Physical Education and Physical Activty
Community
There are many opportunities to connect and grow as a professional educator with the larger physical education community, including mailing lists, professional organizations, and events.
Noteworthy News
- CDE provides training and technical assistance related to the health education standards, curriculum alignment and, instructional best practices. Please contact me for more information
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August 12, 2021
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