Ideas for the Profession

The ideas below are projects that could help the physical education profession. Unfortunately we haven't been able to complete these due to lack of time, energy, and resources. 

If you are interested in pursuing these topics and would like help you can contact us at supportREALteachers@gmail.com.
Archive Research posters and/or research in progress
Here is an example of what this may look like using Google Forms and Weebly: ​https://hperesearchposters.weebly.com/
Compilation of Physical Literacy Stories
Compile stories from different people on how physical literacy has improved some aspect or experience in their life. The goal is to show the diversity of life activities that are influenced by physical literacy. Use Google Forms to collect the stories (have a word count limit).

Below is a personal example of when I traveled to Ecuador. Having physical literacy allowed me to successfully:​
  • Backpack through the country
  • Hike the trails
  • Swim in the ocean: body boarding and fishing off the coast
  • Swim in the Amazon river
  • Play beach soccer with locals
  • Dance at a night club
Free Google Ads for non-profit Organizations
  • Google has a program where non-profit organizations are given $10,000 worth of advertising a month.
  • These ads can be used to help advocate for physical education.
Literature Reviews for each benefit of pE and pA
  • Each review would be on 1 specific benefit (perhaps have each written by a different author).
  • It would be a great resource when creating advocacy resources.
Paying it forward app
  • ​People typically do not share the good deeds that they do. We tend to focus on the negatives, it is what we see on the news everyday.
  • This free app can help bring about more positive social behaviors by highlighting the good deeds people do on a regular basis, from big to small and everything in between. The hope is that this would have a ripple effect and bring back a sense of community to growing cities.
  • What is it? Essentially it is a goal setting application for good deeds. It follows the same premise as fitness tracking apps: increase desired behaviors through goal setting and accountability, positive acknowledgement and social support, and inspiration. The four main features would be:
 
  1. Users can log good deeds, posting them to social media.
  2. Users can create goals.
  3. Users can obtain points and achievements (gamification).
  4. Users can show appreciation for something or someone else.
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PE PRofession Recruitment Video
State/national Conference Promotional Video
Virtual Advocacy Presenter Network
  • Each state SHAPE organization creates a directory of speakers willing to virtually present to school boards and other events (via tablet or projector).
  • Willing speakers sign up for the directory and indicate their availability. They should have expertise on their state policies and research on physed.
  • A teacher or concerned citizen contacts the speaker and provides some background information (to prepare them for questions).
  • The teacher or concerned citizen begins the presentation with an overview on the importance of physical education (toolkit is provided).
  • The speaker then joins virtually to delve deeper into research and for Q&A.