What is Physical Education?

There is a major 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..

What is NOT Physical Education?

ATHLETICS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Athletics is defined as an active sport that requires physical exertion and competition and involves a contest between athletes. While athletics typically focuses on one sport, Physical Education will teach knowledge of skills and concepts necessary for safe and healthy Living and in turn, for successful learning. Athletics are optional and does not promote participation by ALL students.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity is defined by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles resulting in energy expenditure

RECESS

EXERCISE

Recess provides unstructured play opportunities that allow children to engage in physical activities, however as normally provided, it cannot be used to meet the requirement of an average of 100 instructional minutes per week of Physical Education

EXERCISE

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and is done to improve or maintain physical fitness

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:

Actual PE Teacher

Ample OTRs & Equipment

Curriculum is taught by a certified Health and Physical Education teacher

Ample OTRs & Equipment

Appropriate time and space for students to learn and practice skills with appropriate supplies

Curriculum

Instruction & Assessment

Curriculum that aligns with state learning standards and outcomes for Health & Physical Education

Instruction & Assessment

Instruction and assessment in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains

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

13GEM Program Philosophies

FULL INCLUSION

POTENTIAL SEEKING PROCESS

ABILITY PERSPECTIVE

Refers to the fact that all children, regardless of current ability level and/or adaptive needs, should participate and succeed in sports and exercise. Everyone shares the ball with everyone because the point of this program is not to teach students how to dominate and win, rather how to use collaboration and sharing to achieve communal success. In 13GEM PE Programs everyone participates the entire class period, nobody sits out unless a break is requested.

ABILITY PERSPECTIVE

POTENTIAL SEEKING PROCESS

ABILITY PERSPECTIVE

Refers to the fact that all children possess inherent talents and skills and that those inherent abilities should be identified, strengthened, and highlighted by the Physical Education Teacher to build confidence and self-esteem.

POTENTIAL SEEKING PROCESS

Refers to the fact that a great teacher should focus on a child's potential rather than current ability and/or deficiency. Great teachers should seek potential and draw greatness out of a child who did not see that potential or believe in that greatness. A great teacher should be able to teach anybody anything that he/she can do. Our focus is on what you can do and are capable of, not what you can't do.

Educational Philosophy

Education is Foundation

13GEM has chosen "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.

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

Mobile PE for Schools & Organizations

What is Mobile PE for Schools & Organizations?

There has been an increase in demand from schools & organizations with consistent student populations and gym space that would like to add a quality PE Program to their curriculum. 13GEM has created "Mobile PE for Schools & Organizations" to accommodate this need.

13GEM provides the Teachers

All teachers have a minimum of a Bachelors in Health & Physical Education (P-12) that includes successful student teaching and a valid Washington Teaching Certificate. This ensures that students will be taught by professionals in the field of Physical Education who know how to manage classrooms and deliver instruction to maximize student growth rates.

13GEM provides the Equipment

All equipment necessary to conduct classes for a maximum of 20 students per class period. 13GEM has invested in high quality, developmentally appropriate equipment including using traditional equipment in novel ways.

13GEM provides the Curriculum

13GEM's Educational Philosophy is based on three main principles: High Opportunities to Respond (OTRs), High Activity Rates, and High Teacher Interaction Rates. All students are taught the fundamental skills, concepts, and strategies to a variety of sports and exercise modalities that exceed the Washington Physical Education Standards.

13GEM PE Class Descriptions

Foundational PE

Developmental PE

Focus on locomotor skills in predictable environments
Manipulative skills learned in predictable environments
Basic spatial concepts (i.e. directions, levels) are introduced
Comprehending and following simple procedures in games and activities
Simple, cooperative social concepts such as "finding a partner" & "being on a team"

Developmental PE

Applying locomotor skills in unpredictable environments (tag games)
Manipulative skills learned in unpredictable environments & time pressure
Complex movement sequences are learned in an unpredictable environments
Spatial concepts are integrated into basic decision-making algorithms
Off-ball responsibilities & defensive pressure are introduced
Comprehending & following complex procedures & rules in a variety of activities
Complex social concepts such as "working as a team" and "spreading the ball around" are introduced

Generalized PE

Developmental PE

Generalized PE

Locomotor & manipulative skills are integrated into complex movements used in a variety of games
Complex movement sequences are integrated with situational awareness & decision-making algorithms in a variety of games
Offensive & defensive strategies used in specific sports are introduced
Comprehending & following the rules & procedures for specific sports
Positions & responsibilities of specific sports are introduced
In-game communication is emphasized
Sportsmanlike conduct & healthy competition are taught & reinforced

Sports Curriculum

Floor Hockey

Ultimate Frisbee

Flag Football

Dribbling & Dekes
Passing, Receiving, & Shooting
Defensive Skills & Assignments
Team Strategies & Concepts

Flag Football

Ultimate Frisbee

Flag Football

Passing & Catching
Flag Pulling & Juke Moves
Defensive Concepts & Coverages
Offensive Strategies & Concepts

Ultimate Frisbee

Passing & Catching
Spacing & Movement
Defensive Skills & Strategies
Offensive Concepts & Strategies

Lacrosse

Basketball

Ultimate Frisbee

Passing, Catching, & Shooting
Cradling, Scooping, & Juke Moves
Defensive Skills & Strategies
Offensive Strategies & Concepts
Note: non-contact with flag belts

Soccer

Basketball

Dribbling & Ball Control
Passing, Receiving, & Shooting
Defensive Skills & Strategies
Offensive Strategies & Concepts

Basketball

Dribbling & Ball Handling
Passing, Shooting, & Rebounding
Defensive Skills & Strategies
Offensive Strategies & Concepts

Exercise Curriculum

Muscular Strength & Endurance

Body weight exercises
Low weighted resistance movements using dumbells, kettlebells, etc.
Principles of Overload, Progression, & Specificity
Development of a basic exercise routine for a Lifetime

Cardiorespiratory Efficiency

Muscular Strength & Endurance

Running & Jogging Mechanics & Biomechanical Principles
Pacing concepts for different types of running
Developmentally appropriate distances and times for goal setting
Basic understanding of how the body works to supply the body with oxygen during exercise and how to use exercise to improve one's capacity

Flexibility & Recovery

Muscular Strength & Endurance

Flexibility & Recovery

Principles of Static & Dynamic Stretching
Basics of Yoga & Tai Chi
Principles of Static Myofascial Release (SMR) before and after exercise
Fundamentals of a daily flexibility program for Lifetime implementation