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The #PhysEd Newsletter: Crafting Your PE Vision

Published about 2 years ago • 4 min read

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Hey Reader!

I hope you're having an amazing summer!

I wanted to start off by thanking you for the incredible response to the all-new website. ThePhysicalEducator.com's relaunch was super exciting, and I was blown away by the positive messages I received in response to it.

August is almost here and I'm getting into "thinking about teaching" mode. I'm so excited to be heading back to the gym this year and to craft a physical education program that will truly serve the kids in my community.

That's why I wanted this newsletter to be all about one thing: crafting a crystal-clear vision for your PE program.

Let's dive in!

⚛️ THIS WEEK'S ESSAY

Playing The Long Game: Physical Education That Outlives The School Years.

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Will your physical education program continue to serve your students long after they’ve graduated?

That’s the goal, right? To empower our students with learning that lasts, learning that will enable them to continue to explore, develop, and express their physical literacy throughout their life course.

However, achieving such a goal does not just happen. It requires intentional, informed decision-making that ensures that the learning in PE class can easily transfer into experiences outside of school.

One way to ensure this happens is to practice the art of noticing.

For example, we’ve all experienced the angst of sitting down in front of our curriculum outcomes document and realizing that there are too many outcomes to cover in the time we have with our students. How do we decide which outcomes ultimately make it into our program and which get left behind?

Well, let’s take a step back and notice a few things about the community in which our schools reside:

  • How are youth participating in physical activity outside of school?
  • How are adults doing the same?
  • What about seniors?

By noticing how people choose to be active in the community, we become more aware of the opportunities available to our students today, tomorrow, and long into the future.

This awareness can help us make choices when planning our PE program, choices that ensure we are designing experiences that encourage our students to go out and connect with physical activity opportunities in their community throughout their lives.

In other words, noticing helps us build learning experiences that will outlive us.

👨🏻‍💻 LATEST BLOG POST

In this week's blog post, I walk you through the process of designing an elevator pitch for your PE program.

An elevator pitch consists of a short, passionate, and memorable message in which you are able to communicate an idea in clear, accessible language.

Crafting an elevator pitch for your program is a process that requires clarifying your vision for physical education. Doing so puts you in a better position to infuse your teaching with meaning, recruit program champions within your school's community, and create attention-grabbing messages in your advocacy efforts.

✨ GREAT RESOURCES

Ask any school about its goals and you're most likely going to hear something along the lines of "helping students build their capacity as leaders."

Many schools talk about this, but few have an actual vision of what student leadership looks like.

Based on what I have learned through a lifetime of leading as well as my experiences in character education, social and emotional learning, and teaching personal and social responsibility, I’ve designed a series of nine posters that break down key leadership traits and provide clear "look fors" that can help students and teachers alike reflect on their progress as leaders.

🔥 CLICK-WORTHY CONTENT

I really enjoyed this booklet on the role of outdoor play that Recreation Nova Scotia has put together.

Designed primarily for parents and caregivers, it also provides advocacy firepower for PE teachers looking to promote active play at home and in school.

The booklet is available as a free download on RNS' website. Hit the button below to check it out!

🎓 UPDATES FROM #PHYSEDU

#PhysEdU – my professional growth community for PE teachers that I run through ThePhysicalEducator.com – is continuing to grow.

I've been having a blast creating and sharing content on the platform. Here are some of the highlights from last week:

  • Building my first app with Glide! [Resource Showcase]
  • The PE Teacher's Meal Plan [Collaborative Project]
  • August Steps & Mobility Challenge [Wellness Club]
  • Nature + Play: Outdoor Activities To Increase Nature Connectedness. [Workshop Walkthrough]

#PhysEdU memberships cost as little as $5/month and every tier packs a punch in terms of value. I'm excited to be a part of something that helps PE teachers feel empowered in their teaching, helps them cultivate motivation, and encourages them to prioritize their health and well-being.

Join #PhysEdU Today!

Be part of a PE community that wants to help you grow!

That's it for this week! I hope you found some value in this edition of The #PhysEd Newsletter! If you did, feel free to invite others to sign up for it!

Happy Teaching!

Joey

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