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Lee, Sarah M.; Wechsler, Howell – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006
The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) will help school districts conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of written physical education curricula, based upon national physical education standards. The PECAT is customizable to include local standards. The results from the analysis can help school districts enhance…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, School Districts, National Standards, Physical Education
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Lieberman, Lauren J.; James, Alisa R.; Ludwa, Nicole – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2004
Standards define today's educational landscape. In physical education, standards at both the national and state levels have become a driving force that shapes curriculum and instruction. Although all students are expected to meet the learning standards, teachers are often challenged with offering instruction that allows students with disabilities…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Quality of Life, Physical Education, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Strohmeyer, H. Scott – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2004
The concepts and principles of biomechanics are familiar to the teacher of physical science as well as to the physical educator. The difference between the two instructors, however, is that one knows the language of science and the other provides an experientially rich environment to support acquisition of these concepts and principles. Use of…
Descriptors: Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development