NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1330796
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
EISSN: N/A
Physical Education and Physical Activity within a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Approach
Dauenhauer, Brian; Stoepker, Peter
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v93 n2 p12-19 2022
The purpose of this article is to introduce the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) model as the physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. CSPAP consists of five core elements including quality PE, PA during school, PA before/after school, staff involvement, and family & community engagement, with quality PE serving as the cornerstone. There are extensive resources to support the implementation of CSPAP in schools from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Springboard to Active Schools, and SHAPE America -- Society of Health and Physical Educators. Health and physical education (HPE) professionals interested in promoting PE and PA in schools should focus on four main strategies: (1) ensure quality PE, (2) follow the steps in the CDC's CSPAP Guide, (3) advocate for PE and PA at the school, district, and state levels, and (4) participate in continuing professional development related to the five components of CSPAP. For physical education teacher education (PETE) programs wishing to support CSPAP, it is essential to first develop high quality PE teachers. Then, they can consider a variety of strategies for extending preservice teacher learning to other school PA opportunities through integrated coursework and alternative field experiences. One key to successful CSPAP implementation is collaboration with community members outside of the school, including universities. The article concludes with a hypothetical example of how a school could integrate the strategies outlined here.
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A