Physical Education Update

February 27, 2017

What’s New in Physical Education in Illinois...

Enhanced P.E. Task Force - Illinois State Board of Education“Physical Education correlates directly to the health and well-being of students for the rest of their lives and has cognitive benefits, making students more receptive to learning. There is a significant body of research showing that children who are more physically active perform better in class and on standardized tests. Improving opportunities for physical activity is an imperative for improving our children’s academic achievement and their health. P.E. and physical activity during the school day leads to better learners, better behavior in the classroom, and better student health.”

ISBE Required Fitness Assessments for Grades 3 - 12 ○ Beginning Spring 2017, Districts must assess using Fitness Gram○ Aerobic Capacity (Pacer Test), Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test), Muscular Endurance

(Curl-up Test), Muscular Strength (Push-up Test)○ Assessment results reported to ISBE for Grades 5, 7, and 10 (monitor progress of students

in achieving and maintaining health-enhancing level of physical fitness)

Emphasis on daily moderate to vigorous activity

Illinois Learning StandardsState Goal 19: Movement SkillsAcquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.

A - Demonstrate physical competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

B - Analyze various movement concepts and applications.

C - Demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety and strategies during physical activity.

State Goal 19

Illinois Learning StandardsState Goal 20: Physical FitnessAchieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

A- Know and apply health-related and skill-related components of fitness to learning and performance of physical activities.

B- Assess individual fitness levels.

C- Set goals based on fitness data and develop, implement, and monitor individual fitness improvement plans.

What does this look like in District 58?

State Goal 20

Illinois Learning Standards

State Goal 21: Team Building

Develop skills necessary to become a successful member of a team by working with others during physical activity.

A. Demonstrate personal responsibility during group physical activities.

B. Demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.

What does this look like in District 58?

State Goal 21

FUN with Team Building!

Adapted PE Implementing a carefully designed physical education program for learners with disabilities. ● Yoga

● 6 minute walk / run

● Brockport Assessment

Adapted PE

Jump Rope

Bowling

Physical Education in Grades K-8● Kindergarten - Our goal is to provide positive experiences to

foster an enjoyment of physical activity and to begin teaching the fundamentals of motor skills, spatial awareness, and cooperation with peers.

● Grades 1 - 6 - Two days per week, 30 min. per session

● Grades 7 & 8 - Five days per week, 46 min. per sessionFitness Centers at both middle schools

● Draft Report Card 2017-2018 based on current State Standards, along with participation/work habits during class

Research Articles

● ISBE - Benefits of P.E.● Improved P.E. Lessons● Better Behavior● Better Performance in School● Brain Research● Better Grades● Exercise and Brain Health● Illinois P.E

Better Health● Physical fitness● Reduced risk of disease● Less stress● Improved mental health

Better Learners● Cognitive performance● Ability to concentrate● Memory● Higher academic achievers

Better Behaviors● On-task behavior● Less disruptive● Fewer disciplinary incidents

Thank you for your support of Physical Education in District 58!