October 16, 2000, Vol. 2, No.18

Preschool Physical Education. Preschool Physical Education requires a  special type of structure. Read Steve Sander's feature as he shares with us some recommendations for the teaching of PE to 3 and 4 year olds 

The Theory Behind Developmentally Appropriate Movement Activities

Sharon Werling Krull maintains that as educators our role necessitates that we provide an appropriate environment that promotes and encourages physical activity for all children...

Elementary School Physical Education: A Scientifically Documented Position Statement. Greg Payne maintains that Quality physical education programs, particularly for the elementary school student, can enhance all aspects of development. 

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The quest to develop skillful and healthy movers necessitates that quality Physical  Education instruction starts right from the early years of a child's schooling. Quality instruction has been shown to depend on the notion of "developmentally appropriate practices" which put the child and not the program at the center of our educational decisions. Have all PE programs been living up to this goal? The voice of the quality programs out there need to be heard !  Email us and tell us how YOU are contributing to our profession. Surely one day, through a global professional effort Physical Education will find its rightful place in our schools ! 

Marina Bonello
Section Editor

Mc Donough Primary School 
Dean Manross has created a neat online quiz about the heart for the upper elementary classes. Check it out.
 

Number Line 
A  fun yet educational way for integrating math and physical education.  Susan Dickens who teaches at Courthouse Road Elementary in Spotsylvania, VA shares a real neat lesson idea.

Streamers Galore ! 
Want to captivate your young audience with colorful streamers to teach them dance and rhythm? Mark Manross shares a neat creative dance for K-5.
 

Defending/supporting your program ?
Need help to prepare a presentation to your principal or parents regarding the value of your program. A noteworthy source is the  presentation by George Graham on "The  importance of Physical Education in a School Curriculum: Recent Insights".  

The "new"  Physical Education? 
The great strides in recent years in the development  of our profession is seeing  the rebirth of physical education : The "new" PE. The CDC has provided concrete guidelines  of what this "new " PE is aiming to achieve 

Sunshine State PE Standards Online. 
If you would like to read about the expectations for student achievement for PE in Florida check out the Sunshine State Standards. You can download PDF files for PreK-2 and 3-5 and 6-12. 

PE Central Database Search system

The "ultimate site for PE" has  become even more ultimate!. A new search system helps you track at a click any category of lesson or assessment idea by age, subcategory or title.    

Elementary Equipment for a Dime !  
Lack a budget?  You think the quality of your program is at stake? No worry. William T. Price, Program Coordinator at USF, shares neat ideas for homemade teacher equipment.

Moving & learning ! 
Rae Pica provides wonderful teacher friendly resources for the preschool and elementary Physical Education program. Check out her site. Free lesson plans available online.

Countrytime.com
Would you like to cruise some Line Dances?  Here is a site that is sure to keep you moving. Check out the Line Dance Archives  

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