Advocacy Resources for Physical Education

​Unfortunately quality physical education is not happening everywhere. While some of this is due to ineffective teaching practices, we believe the large bulk of responsibility lies with inappropriate education policies (contact hours, class sizes, etc.) and lack of support (professional development opportunities, facilities, etc.). Use the resources on this page, and our other advocacy pages, to help advocate for quality physical education.
​Stone Soup Fable (from our documentary)
Who Am I?
Advocacy Guidelines
  • Be proactive rather than reactive. If you wait until your program needs advocacy, it may be too late. ​
  • Communicate to stakeholders via school functions, class website, newsletters, presentations, videos, social media, etc.
  • Have a prepared "elevator speech"; you never know when when an opportunity will present itself.
  • Pledge your commitment to quality physical education (ie. our REAL Pledges).
  • Start with easy advocacy strategies such using a school bulletin board and building a support team. ​
ADVOCACY newsletters, VIDEOS, AND WEBSITES
It is important for physical education teachers to inform parents and administrators about the great things they are doing in their classes. Share what you do in your class, why it is important, and how they can support your efforts at home. These advocacy efforts can help garner support for your program from parents and administration if budget cuts become a threat.
​Example Using MySimpleShow
RESOURCES FOR PRESENTING TO A SCHOOL BOARD
Advice
  • Be prepared for possible arguments that may be made for not following physical education guidelines and recommendations (ie. course substitutions/waivers).
  • Show evidence of student learning through personal case studies, assessments, and student testimonials.
  • Tailor presentations to the stakeholders you are addressing and collaborate with other education professionals.
Advocacy Infographics
Additional Collections
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Infographics from Us (Google Drive)
Infographics from Others (Google Drive)