This FREE interactive 3-hour course will guide you through an overview of each of the Essential Components of Physical Education. These essential components- policy & environment, curriculum, appropriate instruction, and assessment- provide a structure for an effective physical education program. This self-paced course will show how the Essential Components of Physical Education play a key role within the context of a well-rounded education, identify the critical policies and practices that make up the essential components, and allow participants to reflect on their own physical education program through critical thinking tasks and engagement activities.
The development of this online training was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number, NU1ADP000001-03, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Healthand Human Services.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand physical education in the context of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP).
- Explain the role of the Essential Components of Physical Education and how the components support effective physical education programs.
- Identify policy language that creates an environment that ensures all students receive effective physical education.
- Discuss appropriate instructional practices that support inclusive physical education.
- Identify key resources for supporting written, standards-based physical education curriculum.
- Explain the importance and types of appropriate student assessments.
- Identify strengths and opportunities of your own physical education program.