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Physical Education and Health PD Options

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The materials here are directed to health and physical education curriculum needs. However, remember that issues of health and movement are part of every teachers job. So feel free to find something of interest to support you in your teaching process. 
Web Links:
  1. American School Health Association (ASHA) American School Health Association (ASHA)
    ASAH has archives of webinars with a plethora of content areas. Their Vision: "We envision healthy students who learn and achieve in a safe and healthy environment nurtured by caring adults functioning within coordinated school and community support systems."
  2. NYSAHPERD Website of Resources NYSAHPERD Website of Resources
    New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). Use the professional development tab to search topics of interest.
  3. Online Physical Education Network OPEN Online Physical Education Network OPEN
    Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) has several online resources for PD but with curriculum reviews, podcasts, and video work. Membership is needed for some items but membership is FREE. "PEN has one mission: to improve the effectiveness of physical education for every child. We help teachers help their students by providing rigorous, outcomes-based curriculum tools to every physical education teacher – no exceptions." https://openphysed.org/
  4. PE Central PE Central
    Check on the Professional Development section for many different content items to add to your skill sets.
  5. SHAPE America SHAPE America
    Use the Professional Development Tab. "SHAPE America offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities, including standards-based workshops, webinars, timely podcasts and events for preK-12 educators, college/university faculty, coaches and researchers."
  6. Support Real Teachers Support Real Teachers
    "REAL - Responsible Educators Accountable for Learning are teachers committed to relevant and meaningful quality physical education. Our website’s goal is to promote quality physical education through advocacy and free access to information and resources (see our About Us page for more information on our organization)."
  7. The PE Geek The PE Geek
    Great selection of innovative ideas with technology integration with physical education. Check on the Podcasts for PD on several topic areas.
  8. The PE Specialis The PE Specialis
    Resources unlimited. Join Free. "Learn how to become a PE Specialist All members gain access to everything we’ve ever created – Unit Plan Samples, Printable Station Signs, Community Forums, Games, Activities, Posters, E-courses, Exclusive Online Trainings and More! Possible Side Effects: A big smile on your face, cooler friends, reduced stress, improved self confidence and happier students."
  9. The Physical Educator The Physical Educator
    Resources, blogs, and instructional content for teachers by teachers. This is a free online resource with several ideas for instructional content.
Author: SUNY Cortland Manager
Last modified: 4/21/2020 5:08 AM (EST)