Health & Physical Education Newsletter

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 02/18/2020 06:50 PM PST

Use Equity to Support Physical Activity and Education for All

February 18, 2020

Fencing instructs students in balance and respect for their opponent; Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first Muslim woman to represent the US at the Olympics wearing a hijab.

Resources:

--free DynamicPE ASAP lesson plans

--Elementary Physical Education Teacher Survey from U of South Carolina

--California may halt school Fitness Testing

Physical Health Education Newsletter Archive:

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Boundless Washington is a two-year leadership program for young people with disabilities. It will take 10-20 students each year on outdoor excursions led by the non-profit organization Outdoors For All, featuring activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, rock climbing and skiing.The entire program is offered at no cost to students. Applications close March 2nd.

The application is open to students who are:

14-15 years old
Have physical and sensory disabilities
Students with multiple disabilities, including development disabilities, are welcomed

Students of Color often have lower access to quality Physical Activity and Education in our Schools

Four Ways Teachers can Support Students of Color article

PE Central's Black History Games

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

East Best PE Workshop Spokane, Feb 22, 2020

Health Workshop Ellensburg, March 14, 2020

What do I Teach? Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Program Spokane, March 19, 2020

Inclusive Physical Activity Fair Seattle, March 28, 2020 (for students, families, and educators)

SHAPE America Conference Salt Lake, April 2020

"Game On" $1,000 Grants Available for 2020-21 School Year

The application deadline is April 3, but it is highly recommended that you participate in a webinar this Thursday, February 20, at 12pm PST. You can register for the webinar here. Go here to download complete instructions and checklist, and here for more information on the grants.

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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