Newly Revised 2011 Arkansas Physical Education and Health

Curriculum Framework Overview

Presented by

Arkansas Department of Education

Tammy Harrell

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Videoconference Objectives

• To review the framework revision process

• To introduce the newly revised framework in Physical Education and Health for grades K-8 and High School Courses

• To review the design and format of the framework

• To review the curriculum flow from grade level to grade level and grade specific framework

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Purpose of Framework Revision Process

• Examine national and state physical education/health standards

• Ensure specific elements of the framework document are included in the revision process

• Develop within each strand grade-by-grade standards

• Determine strands and provide clear student learning expectations

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Specific Elements

• Content coverage• Rigor• Developmental appropriateness and

progression• Level of specificity• Clarity• Coherence• Alignment with recognized standards

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Revision Process

• Review content standards from across the nation and international levels

• Utilize and evaluate state data, national groups, and organization reports – (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, APNA data, Risk Factors for Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Arkansas, President’s Council on Physical Fitness)

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Arkansas Standards for Accreditation

• 9.01.1 Committee shall consist of teachers and instructional supervisory personnel from public schools and higher education.

• 9.01.2 Schools shall use curriculum frameworks to plan instruction.

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Framework Committee Goals

Survey Summary

Analysis Report

Utilize Research & Resource Materials

Incorporate Legislation

Review Content Strands

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Analysis Reports

• Nationally recognized consultants in Physical Education and Health Education– Reviewed the 2005 Physical Education and Health Framework– In-depth critique of the framework; with emphasis on specific

elements

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Framework Revision Surveys

• Surveys from Business Leaders

• Surveys from University and College Departments

• Surveys from K-12 teachers, specialists, and administrators

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Legislation integrated into the Physical Education and Health

Framework

• Oral Health - Act 1216 of 2003

• Nutrition Education – Act 1220 of 2003

• Organ Donor – Act 546 of 2003

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Physical Education and Health Committee Composition

Elementary PE Teachers

Secondary/Middle PE Teachers

Secondary/Middle Health Teachers

Administrators, Coaches,

Higher Education Professors

Total of 24 members

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Physical Education and Health Committee Tasks

Committee Meetings Met eleven (11) days - summer and fall

Reviewed consultant reports

Examined materials, data, surveys, reports, other state and international standards, and health related resources 12

REVISED 2011 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND

HEALTH CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

ADE WEBSITE http://arkansased.org/educators/curriculum/frameworks.html

https://peandhealtharkansas.wikispaces.com/

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Revised 2011 Physical Education and Health Framework Contents

• K-8 Document

– K-4

– 5-8• Four High School Courses

– Physical Education and Leisure ( 1 year)– Personal Fitness for Life (1 sem.)– Recreational Sports and Activities (1 sem.)– Health and Wellness (1 sem.)

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Structure of the K-8 Physical Education and Health

Curriculum Framework• Content Standards, Strands, and Student

Learning Expectations (SLE’s)• Glossary• Appendix

– Physical Education for Students with Special Needs

– Pre-K Recommendations for Physical Education/ Movement Programs (K-8 document only)

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Revision Cycle

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K – 8 Document4 High School Courses

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K-8 Document• New! Introduction page• Framework – Strands (2), Standards, & SLE’s• Glossary• Appendix

– Physical Education for Students with Special Needs – Pre-K (ages 3-5) Recommendations for Physical

Education/Movement Programs

• 2011 Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework Committee participants

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K-8 Physical Education and Health Framework Changes

2005

• Same Strands• Grades K – 8

– 11 Content Standards

2011

• Same Strands• Introduction Page • Grades K-4

– 12 Content Standards

• Grade 5-8– 11 Content Standards

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New!

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2 Strands Physical Education & Leisure

Health and Wellness 24

Statement of Expectation

Grades K-412 Content Standards

Grades 5-811 Content Standards

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Strand Content Standard Standard Statement

Conceptual Organizer

Student Learning Expectation

(SLE)26

11 Standards Grades 5-8

Change

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K-8 Physical Education and Health Framework Changes

2005

• Same Strands• Grades K – 8

– 11 Content Standards

2011

• Same Strands• Introduction page • Grades K-4

– 12 Content Standards

• Grade 5-8– 11 Content Standards

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High School Graduation Requirements

Health-1/2 unit Physical Education-1/2 unit

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High School Courses Changes

2005

• Health and Safety (.5 unit)• Physical Education (1 unit)

2011

• Health and Wellness (.5 unit)• Physical Education and

Leisure ( 1 unit)• Personal Fitness for Life

(.5 unit)• Recreational Sports and

Activities (.5 unit)

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4 High School Courses

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1 Strand

Course Information Course Description

Content Standards

Strand

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SLE Descriptors

Strand

SLE #

Content Standard

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Glossary

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Appendix

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Grades 9-12 Schools must teach:

• 1 unit of Physical Education

• ½ unit of Health

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Physical Education Options

• 1 unit - Physical Education and Leisure

Or

• ½ unit - Personal Fitness for Life

• ½ unit - Recreational Sports and Activities

Or

• All three courses

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High School Course Codes

• 480000 - Health and Wellness

• 485000 - Physical Education and Leisure

• 485010 - Personal Fitness for Life

• 485020 - Recreational Sports and Activities

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ADE Physical Education and Health Resources Wiki

Available ResourcesWiki link

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Professional Development Opportunities

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Contact:Lindsay Robinson Beaton24 Crescent Park Drive

DeWitt, AR 72042870-557-4706

Northwest Arkansas Cooperative – Thursday, June 28, 2012 Arkansas Tech University – Monday, July 2, 2012

Southeast Arkansas Cooperative – Monday, July 9, 2012

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Office of Coordinated School Health

Codie Malloy, Program Director

501.683.3600

codie.malloy@arkansas.gov

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Q & A

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Arkansas Department of Education

Tammy Harrell

Program Coordinator & Content Specialist

501-682-6454 tammy.harrell@arkansas.gov

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