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      • Techniques for Forming Groups
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      • Domains of Learning
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      • Instructional Models in Physical Education
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      • Activities and Lessons
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      • Physical Education DIY and Hacks
      • National Observances Related to Physical Education
      • Safety Related Resources
    • Fitness >
      • Activity Promotion and Adherence
      • Creative Fitness Activities
      • Stress Management Techniques
      • Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Resources
    • Instructional Videos >
      • Icebreakers, Teambuilding, and Conflict Resolution Videos
      • Instructional Dance Videos
      • Dance Resources
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      • Information and Resources for Professional Development
      • Social Media Resources
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      • Online Resources
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      • AI Uses in Physical Education
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  • ​Welcome
    • About Us
    • Join the Coalition for Quality Physical Education
    • For Parents and Administrators
    • Search and Sitemap
  • Service
    • Current Projects >
      • Active Equipment Library Program
      • PETE Doctoral Program DIrectory
      • Zambia Project
    • Completed Projects >
      • Paradise U Project​
      • SPARTAN Races
      • Teacher Appreciation
      • Other Projects
  • Advocacy
    • Importance of Physical Education
    • What is Quality Physical Education?
    • "No Excuses!" Documentary
    • Advocacy Guidelines and Resources
    • Research on the Benefits of Physical Activity for Schools
    • Importance of Recess, Play, and Active Classrooms
  • Pedagogy
    • Physical Education Pedagogy >
      • General Strategies
      • Adapted Physical Education
      • English Language Learners
      • Cross Disciplinary Examples
      • Facilitating Discussions and Debriefs
      • Miscellaneous Articles and Videos
    • Physical Education Pedagogy Continued >
      • Social and Emotional Learning
      • Social Justice and Diversity
      • Growth Mindset
      • Engaging Families
      • Advice for New Teachers
    • Assessment >
      • Assessment in Physical Education
      • Rubrics for Assessment
      • Grading in Physical Education
      • Fitnessgram Guidelines and Resources
    • Class Management >
      • Class Management Overview
      • Class Management Videos
      • Tools for Assessing Behavior
      • Techniques for Forming Groups
    • Planning >
      • Planning Physical Education Units
      • Domains of Learning
      • Teaching Styles in Physical Education
      • Instructional Models in Physical Education
  • Resources
    • Physical Education >
      • Activities and Lessons
      • Physical Education Related Organizations
      • Physical Education DIY and Hacks
      • National Observances Related to Physical Education
      • Safety Related Resources
    • Fitness >
      • Activity Promotion and Adherence
      • Creative Fitness Activities
      • Stress Management Techniques
      • Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Resources
    • Instructional Videos >
      • Icebreakers, Teambuilding, and Conflict Resolution Videos
      • Instructional Dance Videos
      • Dance Resources
    • Professional Development >
      • Information and Resources for Professional Development
      • Social Media Resources
      • Teaching Evaluation Forms
    • Technology >
      • Technology in Physical Education
      • Online Resources
      • Mobile Apps
      • Projector Uses in Physical Education
      • AI Uses in Physical Education
      • 360 Degrees, AR, and VR >
        • 360 Degree Photos/Videos in Physical Education
        • Augmented Reality in Physical Education
        • Virtual Reality in Physical Education
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Advocacy Guidelines and Resources


​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 advocate for quality physical education (policies) in your community.

​Stone Soup Fable (from our documentary)

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Advocacy Guidelines
  • Be proactive rather than reactive. If you wait until your program needs advocacy, it may be too late. ​

  • Collaborate with class teachers and involve their content in your classes.

  • Communicate to stakeholders via school functions, class website, newsletters, presentations, videos, social media, etc.

  • Get local support via petitions and ​invite the community to your classes.

  • Know your "Why" and have a prepared "elevator speech."

  • Involve people who fight for social justice (articles on PE and social justice).

  • Pledge your commitment to quality physical education: REAL Teachers Pledge and Coalition for Quality Physical Education Pledge.

  • Provide testimony at local, state, and national forums (ie. SPEAK Out! Day and Congressional Physical Activity Caucus). See this advocacy kit for resources on the political process for educational bills.

  • Respond to state and national legislation initiatives.

  • Share what you do with parents (example 1 and example 2) and participate in Take Your Parent to PE Week.

  • Start with easy advocacy strategies such using a school bulletin board and building a support team. ​

  • Write blog posts and post advocacy comments on online articles related to physical education.​

Additional Guidelines
  • 5 Ways to Change How Other Teachers View PE​
  • 13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE
  • Advocacy ABCs
  • Advocacy Tips (SHAPE America)
  • Advocating for Physical Education
  • ​​Find Your PE Leader and "Demand a Seat at the Table" ​
  • Physical Education Advocacy Amplified: Elevating Your Voice
  • ​Steps for Creating a Live or Virtual Advocacy Day
  • Strengthen Physical Education in Schools (CDC)
  • ​Using Evidence to Advocate for High Quality Physical Education
Advocacy Resources
  • ​#QualityPE Social Media Toolkit
  • 8 Ways to Break Stereotypes in PE
  • Administrator Series (SHAPE America)
  • Advocacy for PE and Physical Activity (SPARK)
  • Advocacy Homepage (SHAPE America)
  • ​​Advocacy Toolbox (National Academy of Health & Physical Literacy)
  • ​​​I'm Ready to Speak Up... (MOAHPERD)
  • ​​Promoting Quality Physical Education Policy (UNSECO)
  • ​Submit an Advocacy Alert and/or Speak with an Advocacy Expert (SPARK)
  • Title IV-A Coalition Resources
  • Tools and Resources (Active Living Research)​

Advocacy Infographics
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Infographics from Us (PDFs and Images)
Infographics from Others (PDFs and Images)

Additional Collections
  • Active for Life
  • Active Living Research
  • America After 3PM​​​​​
  • ​Healthy Schools (CDC)
  • Physical Activity (CDC)
  • ​SHAPE America Download Library

Most important job in america
"What is the most important job in America? Have you ever thought about this question? It is a job that improves students’ academic results, improves children’s health, reduces children’s stress and anxiety, develops children’s character and confidence, reduces the chance kids will smoke or do drugs, improves national security, and provides a pathway to life-long well-being. It is a job which is overlooked and disrespected by 1000’s of schools in America – It is a physical education teacher. This is the conclusion by a successful executive who has managed major companies and been inducted into two Hall of Fames (Full Press Release)." 

The resources below are one of the outcomes from our Coalition for Quality Physical Education. Please help spread the message about the Most Important Job in America!

Most Important Job in America

What the Experts Say (Playlist)

Use these resources below to spread the message about the importance of physical education. Additional resources for this initiative can be found on PHIT America's webpage.
Most Important Job in America - Biden

RESOURCES TO SHARE WITH PARENTS
Articles
  • ​​5 Steps for Parents to Advocate for Better PE
  • Dear Parents​​: A Passionate Plea for Support of PE​
  • Gym Class Is Dead—But Long Live PE
  • ​Helping Your Child DEVELOP Physical Literacy​​​​

Websites
  • ​MoveYourWay (Health.gov)
  • ​​Parents for Healthy Schools (CDC)​​​
  • ​​​Safe Routes to School​
  • ​​SHAPE America Parent Page​

Campaigns to Increase Opportunities for Physical Activity
  • Active Schools
  • ​Every Kid Sports Pass​
  • supportREALteachers
  • Voice for Healthy Kids
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. 

Examples
  • Example Newsletter​
  • ​Example Video
  • Example Website

Guidelines and Resources
  • Building a Physed Classroom Website (podcast)
  • ​Google Sites Template for PE
  • ​​Sparking Up Your School Website
  • ​Why No One Reads Your Classroom Newsletter

​Technology Resources
  • AI Uses in Physical Education (AI Applications)
  • ​Online Technology Resources​​

RESOURCES FOR PRESENTING TO A SCHOOL BOARD
  • Be prepared for possible arguments that may be made for not following physical education guidelines and recommendations (ie. course substitutions/waivers).

  • Share local, state, and national guidelines and recommendations; organizational position statements on physical education; and research studies that support physical activity and physical education.

  • 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.


​Example Presentations:
  • ​Dexter Physical Education
  • How I Refused to Take "Cut" for any Answer
  • Physical Education as a Valued and Essential Subject in the High School Curriculum: Should We Wavier?​
  • Presentation Template

LAWSUITS REGARDING MANDATED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  • Impact of Litigation on Compliance With California Physical Education Laws in Elementary Schools
  • ​​Impact of Physical Education Litigation on Fifth Graders’ Cardio–Respiratory Fitness, California, 2007–2018​
  • Physical Education After the Cal200 Litigation
  • The 2013 California Physical Education Lawsuit’s Impact on Physical Education in Elementary Schools: Summary of Research Study Results
  • The Impact of State Laws & District Policies on Physical Education & Recess Practices in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Public Elem. Schools


Promoting Quality Physical Education through Advocacy ​​​and Free Access to Information and Resources