Health and Physical Education Newsletter
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Below you will find information related to the following topics.
- 2021-2022 Physical Fitness Assessment—Due June 10, 2022
- 2021-2022 Annual School Health Survey—Due May 27, 2022
- Senate Bill (SB) 9 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Texas Online Course Reviewers Needed
Additional information is included as a courtesy to educators:
National Physical Education (PE) Standards Public Review and Comment—April 4 through May 16, 2022
The physical fitness assessment initiative (PFAI) data collection tool will be open January 4 to June 10, 2022, for the reporting of data for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Texas Education Code, §38.101 and §38.103, require the fitness levels of all public school students who are in grade 3 or higher and enrolled in a physical education course or any physical education substitute course or activity be assessed at least once annually.
To stay current with information about the PFAI and access the Quick Start Guide, please visit https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/physical-fitness-assessment-initiative.
All fitness data submitted must be submitted on or before 5:00 pm (CDT) on June 10, 2022. Questions related to the PFAI application may be directed to TEA’s Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division by emailing pfaiprogramsupport@tea.texas.gov.
The 2021-2022 School Health Survey is now available. Additional information regarding the survey and the link to participate are provided in the following TEA correspondence: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/school-health-survey-0.
Districts and open enrollment charter schools must complete the 2021-2022 survey on or before 5:00 pm (CDT) on May 27, 2022.
For questions related to the annual survey, please contact healthandsafety@tea.texas.gov.
The SB 9 (87th Texas Legislature, Second-Called Session, 2021) FAQ document has been posted to the Health Education webpage. To view the FAQ document, please visit https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas/health-and-physical-education/health-education.
The SHAC FAQ document has been posted to the Health Education webpage. To view the FAQ document, please visit https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas/health-and-physical-education/health-education.
Do you want to make a difference in the quality of courses offered through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN)? Please visit https://www.qualitymatters.org/qm-membership/faqs/why-become-qm-certified-reviewer to learn more about earning a stipend and building your resume in the process. Quality Matters, Inc. (QM) conducts course reviews for the TXVSN and is looking for certified, Texas educators to join the review team. Please visit https://www.qualitymatters.org/qm-membership/faqs/k-12-course-reviewer-steps to apply to become a QM certified course reviewer today.
National Physical Education (PE) Standards Public Review and Comment—April 4 through May 16, 2022
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America is requesting feedback and comments on the new Guiding Principles and Student Attributes for the National PE Standards. To provide feedback on each proposed Guiding Principle and Student Attribute please visit https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/NPES_Task_Force.aspx.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Barney Fudge
Health and Physical Education Coordinator
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
barney.fudge@tea.texas.gov
Phone: 512-463-9581
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