13GEM PE Mission
1. Help students develop confidence, self-esteem, Life skills, & positive health benefits through Physical Education.
2. Provide an all-inclusive physical activity environment that enhances all four human domains (social, emotional, cognitive, physical).
3. Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the health of self and others throughout a Lifetime.
4. Provide a Physical Education program based on full inclusion, ability perspective, & potential seeking process.
5. Provide a sport and fitness environment focused on fun and learning while being founded on respect, teamwork, positivity, perseverance, honesty, communication, constructive feedback, etc.
6. Utilize Physical Education as a solution to social dilemmas of childhood obesity (physical/cognitive deficiency) and bullying (social/emotional deficiency).
7. Provide a Physical Education program that is affordable, accessible, and beneficial to all who wish to participate by eliminating barriers-to-entry
Educational Philosophy
Education is Foundation
13GEM has chosen the "Education" as its primary symbol and cause. 13GEM's view is that of the three pillars that make any society- Government, Education, and Economy- it is Education that is most important to the proper functioning of that society. It is for this reason that Educational Reform is 13GEM's primary focus into the future.
Wisdom
We start by providing students with the Wisdom to "know what to do" by teaching the sports, exercise, and Life skills necessary to achieve personal standards of success
Strength
We build physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills through repetition in complex and challenging activities so students have the Strength to "do it"
Discipline
We set the realistic process expectations of "listening to and following instructions" without compromise for all students because learning is not possible without these Disciplined behaviors
Integrity
We seek to strengthen students' moral compass through activities that require
"self-officiating" and challenge students to adhere to rules in the face of adversity (when the temptation to "cheat to succeed" is the greatest)
Responsibility
We teach students the importance of striving with best effort while facing and Responsibly dealing with the outcomes of all chosen behaviors and actions
What is Physical Education?
There is a grave difference between Physical Education, Physical Activity, & Athletics.
The intent of Physical Education is to help students learn the skills necessary for performing a variety of physical activities and understand the benefits of achieving and maintaining a physically active Lifestyle.
Physical Education is defined as:
A planned, sequential program of curricula and instruction that helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes, motor skills, self-management skills, and confidence needed to adopt and maintain a physically active and healthy Lifestyle.
Physical Education programs are the ONE place that:
- ALL children can participate in regular physical activity
- ALL children can become physically educated for a Lifetime of physical activity
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SHOULD BE TREATED WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL CONCERN AS OTHER ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS..
Why is Physical Education essential?
- Inactivity is the leading cause of preventable death.
- Physical activity and exercise is the application of what is learned in Physical Education class.
- Quality Physical Education programs are important because they provide learning experiences that meet children's developmental needs, which in turn helps to improve mental alertness, academic performance, and enthusiasm for learning.
- In the same way that exercise benefits the muscles, heart, lungs, and bones, it also strengthens key areas of the brain.
- Children in daily physical activity have shown superior academic performance and more positive attitudes towards school.
- A well-designed Physical Education program will promote a Lifelong physically active Lifestyle that can enhance longevity and Quality of Life.
- All above information can be found by clicking this link for Washington OSPI website
A Quality Physical Education program includes:
Curriculum
Actual PE Teacher
Actual PE Teacher
Curriculum that aligns with state learning standards and outcomes for Health & Physical Education
Actual PE Teacher
Actual PE Teacher
Actual PE Teacher
Curriculum is taught by a certified Health and Physical Education teacher
Ample OTRs & Equipment
Instruction & Assessment
Instruction & Assessment
Appropriate time and space for students to learn and practice skills with appropriate supplies
Instruction & Assessment
Instruction & Assessment
Instruction & Assessment
Instruction and assessment in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
A Bit More Info...
- 13GEM is the first organization focused on improving the quality of Physical Education being provided for the general public.
- Our innovative Online PE Curriculum is designed for students to practice and master sports and exercise skills at home in backyards, on driveways, and in living rooms. Eventually, students will be able to apply for and gain legitimate Physical Education credits from the comfort of their homes.
- Building students knowledge base and confidence is just as important, if not more so than learning the purely physical skills so activities are designed to allow maximum practice time to achieve mastery and fun enough that students are intrinsically motivated to engage the curriculum.
- We aim to reverse childhood obesity by providing future generations with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy Lifestyle.
- We also aim to reverse bullying by providing students with a proper social-emotional education that reinforces cooperation, teamwork, integrity, perseverance, competition with self, and positive communication.