Health & Physical Education
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Health and Physical Education in Richmond County aims to teach all students the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle. The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in a lifelong lifestyle of physical activity and wellness. The 21st-century student will be a persistent advocate in promoting a healthy lifestyle within their community. Research shows that physically active students do better in school and learn skills that can keep them healthy for their entire lives.
The Physical Education programs aim to develop student outcomes that extend beyond teaching students how to play sports. Instead, these outcomes are centered around developing physical literacy.
Physical Literacy refers to students learning those skills and tools necessary to attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With this new focus and standard for physical education, physical education programs should incorporate 21st-century learning strategies, rigorous and engaging physical education content aligned with Georgia State and National Standards, performance-based assessments, and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for at least 50% of class time.
Health Education programs provide young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful learners and healthy, productive adults. To help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors, health education should directly contribute to a student’s ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and promote health, and avoid or reduce health risks.
Teacher Resources
Georgia Standards of Excellence for Physical Education (GSE)
- K-5 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Physical Education
- 6-8 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Physical Education
- 9-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)
Georgia Standards of Excellence for Health Education (GSE)
- K-5 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Health Education
- 6-8 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Health Education
- 9-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Health Education
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)
Grade Level/Course-Specific Instructional Resources
See Canvas for resources for each grade level (K-8) or course (high school)
Professional Organizations
Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (GAHPERD)
SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)
National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy
Parent Resources
Resources for Physical Education
- 160-4-2-.12 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program Plan
- Georgia Student Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) FAQ
- Healthy Students
How can I help my child with PE and health? (K-5 Click Here)
FITGeorgia
- Georgia Fitness Assessment Parental Overview
- How to Prepare Your Child for FIT Georgia
- FITGeorgia Assessments
Health Education
- Choosing the Best (Sex Education Curriculum)
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP)
- Parents for Healthy Kids
- Making the Case for School Wellness
Student Resources
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Videos and Workout Ideas (Grades K-12)
- Darebee Ants in My Pants
- HipHop Public Health
- Dance Move Challenge
- Tabata
- Tic Tac Toe Board
- Ball Handling
- Scavenger Hunt
Phys Ed Apps
- Stretch It
- Jump It
- Balance It
- SworkIt for Kids
- Rip Deck
- Lazy Monster
Health (Grades K-12)
- SHAPE Online Resources
- CDC Kids Health
- CDC Body and Mind
- CDC Healthy Schools
- American Heart Association
- Everfi
Health (Grades 6-12)
- Kids Health
- Clearing the Vapor
- Smoke Screen
- FitnessGram Playground
- Focused Fitness Physical Education TV Health and PE Videos for Students
Program Specialist
Stephanie Ross
Health & PE Program Specialist
RossSt@BOE.Richmond.k12.ga.us
(706) 826-1102 ext. 5189
Documents
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