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American Heart Association Principal Tookit
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Check out the American Heart Association Principal Toolkit.
Resources are updated monthly.
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Elementary Specific Resources
Physical Education Requirements & Scheduling Reminders
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Campuses have the following options to meet State requirements for full day PK-5th grades:
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A minimum of 30 minutes daily or 135 minutes per week of structured, daily physical activity as part of the Physical Education curriculum [FFA(R) Wellness 5.5a] [Education Code Chapter 25: Sec. 25.114]; or,
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If a campus utilizes a block schedule (Elementary Rotation Schedule), a minimum of 225 minutes per every 2 weeks of structured daily physical activity as part of the Physical Education Curriculum. [Education Code Chapter 25: Sec. 25.114].
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Rotation schedules shall:
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Have consistent student-audiences. For example, Class A & C always attend together, and Class B & D always attend together. Class A & C on one day and Class A & D on another day is not consistent and is not conducive for lesson/unit planning;
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Not have mixed grade level classes. Only one grade level at a time shall be seen by a Physical Education teacher;
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Prekindergarten shall receive Physical Education instruction from the Certified PE teacher;
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Schedules should be capitalized to meet as many of the State required minutes during their regularly scheduled Physical Education time for grade Pk-5.
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Rotation schedule considerations:
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When possible, group specials by lower (PK - 2) and upper (3-5).
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Student to teacher ratio is 44 to 1 [FFA(R) Wellness 5.5a]. However, if the District establishes a student to teacher ratio greater than 45 to 1 in a Physical Education class, the District shall specifically identify the manner in which the safety of the students will be maintained [EHAA (LEGAL)].
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Campuses with larger student to teacher ratios should have a safety plan on file at the campus.
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A sample safety plan may be found on the PE & Health Department page or with this Safety Plan link.
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Physical Education curriculum design:
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Each year builds upon the prior year to ensure K-12 vertical alignment.
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TEKS, YAGs/scope and sequence, and Instructional Planning Guides with sample activities can be found on the PE/Health Department page under Teachers (make sure you are logged in to the site).
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Instructors shall be:
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Physical Education certified; CPR/First Aid/AED certified (state law).
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Contact PE & Health Department for information on initial and recertification training (Katie Steinhoff- kstein1@neisd.net)
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Additional Elementary Resources/Links:
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Secondary Specific Resources
HS Physical Education Requirements and Scheduling
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Students must complete 1.0 credit.
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All high school Physical Education courses are year long:
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Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits (7215)
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Lifetime Recreation and Outdoor Pursuits (7216)
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Skill-Based Lifetime Activities (7217)
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No high school courses are gender based.
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High School Physical Education curriculum is designed to build upon prior knowledge and skills learned in elementary and middle school and provide students opportunities to engage in a variety of activities based on personal enjoyment with the goal of increasing fitness and wellness for a lifetime.
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Physical Education instructors shall be:
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Physical Education certified
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CPR/First Aid/AED certified
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HS Health Requirements and Scheduling
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Students must take a semester Health course to fulfill graduation requirements [EIF(LOCAL)].
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Health instructors must be:
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Health Certified [(FFA(R) Wellness: 4.4a]
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CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
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District trained in Big Decisions – Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education Program
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District trained in Parent and Paternity Awareness (p.a.p.a.) curriculum
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Due to extensive equipment and materials used in this course, it is extremely beneficial for campuses to have at least one classroom designated as a Health classroom where all materials can be housed. Health staff can create a rotation schedule for use during units such as CPR/First Aid/AED.
MS Physical Education Requirements and Scheduling
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A minimum of 30 minutes daily for four (4) semesters of Physical Education [FFA(R) Wellness 5.5a]
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One (1) semester each school year – 6th, 7th, and 8th grade – with the fourth (4th) semester flexible over all three years.
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The fourth (4th), flexible semester may be substituted with a Dance class if the instructor is Physical Education Certified.
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Sixth grade students are to be scheduled separately from 7th and 8th grade students.
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Physical Education curriculum design:
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Semester format - Fall and spring semesters have different activities, but ensure all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for that grade level are met.
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Each year builds upon the prior year to ensure K-12 vertical alignment.
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Instructors shall be:
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Physical Education certified (strongly recommend also Health certified)
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CPR/First Aid/AED certified
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Trained in Draw the Line/Respect the Line – Board approved Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education program (HSAE).
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Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) will be taught as a special pull-out in 7th and 8th grade Physical Education classes (See Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education).
6th Grade Health Requirements and Scheduling
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One (1) semester of Health [FFA(R) Wellness: 4.4a]
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6th grade year (0636) – either in the Fall or Spring [Memo, March 2009]
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6th Grade Health should be taught in a stand-alone semester class and in a classroom setting
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Instructors must be:
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Health Certified [FFA(R) Wellness: 4.4a]
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CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
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District trained in Draw the Line/Respect the Line – Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education Program
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Health I for HS Credit in 8th Grade Requirements and Scheduling
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Health I (3107) is a HS graduation requirement. Students may elect to take Health I for graduation credit in 8th grade.
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Students must have a signed HS Health I Letter (given on the first day of class) on file giving the student permission to take the course. The HS Health I Overview is provided with the letter for parents/guardians to review. If the letter is not signed and returned by the third week of class, the student must receive a schedule change out of HS Health I in 8th Grade.
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Students must successfully complete HS Health I with a final grade of 70 or above in order to obtain high school credit.
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Health I instructors shall be:
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Health Certified ((FFA (R) Wellness: 4.4a)
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CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
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District trained in Big Decisions – HSAE Program
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District Trained in Parenting and Paternity Awareness (p.a.p.a.) curriculum
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Due to extensive equipment and materials for this course, it is extremely beneficial for campuses to have at least one classroom designated as a Health classroom where all materials can be housed. Health staff can create a rotation schedule for use during units such as CPR/First Aid/AED. Health I classes should not scheduled in a gym setting.
Additional Resources
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