Items for PSD PE Website

Menu Items to Include:

Elementary Physical Education
Secondary Physical Education
Parent Toolkit
o Fitness Gram
o Theory & Research
Teacher Toolkit
*** There are some deletions from existing information, and some necessary updates ***
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ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Guides to the Colorado Academic Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
(snapshots, 1-2 pages)
Include each grade level individually, under their respective menu topic
(elementary/secondary)
http://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/guidestostandards-healthandpe
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PARENT TOOLKIT
FITNESS GRAM
Program Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt_1l5BRmNg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcImd4sO0qo A Healthier Generation
http://www.fitnessgram.net/program-overview
Assessment in Fitness Gram
http://www.cooperinstitute.org/youth/fitnessgram/fitnessgram10/assess
Fitness Gram Performance Standards
http://www.fitnessgram.net/program-overview/healthy-fitness-zone-standards
Chart from Kelsey Baileys computer
Using Fitness Gram as a Teaching Tool
http://www.cooperinstitute.org/youth/fitnessgram/fitnessgram10/educate
THEORY & RESEARCH
Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance
o https://www.psdschools.org/webfm/8160
o By activelivingresearch.org | Summer 2009

An investigation into the well documented fact that physically active children tend
to perform better in the classroom, and that daily physical education does not
adversely affect academic performance.

A Movement for a Fit and Healthy America PHIT America

o http://www.phitamerica.org/Benefits_of_Physical_Activity.htm
o A cause and campaign dedicated to increasing physical activity and fitness to
improve the health of America.

The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education,

and Academic Performance
o http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/pa-pe_paper.pdf
o By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | 2010
o A synopsis of scientific literature that has examined the association between
school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic
performance.

Physical Activity Facts

o http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/facts.htm
o By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 2014
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TEACHER TOOLKIT
PE RESOURCES
Action Based Learning: http://abllab.com/
Action Based Learning puts brain-based learning into action with teacher friendly,
kid-tested, kid-approved strategies that move students to learn.
Adventure to Fitness: http://adventuretofitness.com/
An educational fitness program for kids. Animated and live action episodes get kids
exercising, learning, and laughing.
Colorado Association for Health, Physical Educators, Recreation, and Dance (COAHPERD)
http://coahperd.publishpath.com/
GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/home
Provides free short brain break video activities for every part of the day.
PE4Life: http://www.pe4life.org/
Fuel of to Play 60: http://www.fueluptoplay60.com/
The NFL based national youth health and fitness campaign focused on increasing the
wellness of young fans (middle school) by encouraging them to be active for at least 60
minutes each day.

JAMmin Minute: http://www.healthetips.com/jam-program.php

Offers a free weekly one-minute exercise routine called JAMmin Minute, an athlete
feature more extensive routine called JAM Blast, and a monthly health newsletter
called Health-E-tips.
Physical Activity School Score (PASS): http://activelivingresearch.org/physical-activity-schoolscore-pass
A free, user-friendly, web-based, 8-item tool that assesses and increases awareness of
evidence-based physical activity practices at elementary schools.
RMC Health: http://www.rmc.org/
RMCs mission is to improve the mental, physical, social, and emotional health of
children and youth by providing innovation and effective professional development
training, coaching, and resources to educators and professionals who serve them.
Society of Health and Physical Educators - Shape America: http://www.shapeamerica.org/
TAKE 10!: http://www.take10.net/
Helps children understand the importance of fun, physical activity, and other healthful
behaviors, including nutrition, while reducing sedentary behavior, improving attention,
and promoting structured physical activity breaks during the school day. Costs associated.