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Newly Revised National Standards For Physical Education
Released
Reflecting the most current research and theory about physical
education, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
released a newly revised second edition of Moving into the Future:
National Standards for Physical Education. An essential tool for
developing, implementing and evaluating K-12 school physical education
programs, the national standards clearly identify what students should
know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education
program. The six national content standards are as follows:
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Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed
to perform a variety of physical activities.
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Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
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Participates regularly in physical activity
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Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
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Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self
and others in physical activity settings
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Values physical activity for
health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social
interaction.
Why do we need national
physical education standards?
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Standards provide the
framework for a quality physical education program
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National standards provide
guidance for developing state and local standards
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Standards increase the
professional stature of physical education
Every physical educator should
have his/her own copy of the NEW national standards for physical
education.
To order a copy of the new
edition of Moving into the Future: National Standards for Physical
Education, 2nd edition, visit the online bookstore at
www.naspeinfo.org
or call 1-800-321-0789. The cost is $15 for NASPE/AAHPERD members, and
$21 for non-members. Stock number is 304-10275.
A popular four-color physical education standards poster is also
available for purchase. It is a perfect vehicle for showing school
staff, visitors, students and parents what physical educators are
trying to achieve in their physical education programs. The cost is $7
for members, and $9 for non-members. Stock number 304-10287. |
