Physical Education Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describes clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs lead to focused, coherent and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and are used for local curriculum and assessment development. The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
- Physical Education Grade Expectations
- Physical Education Grade Expectations
- Physical Education Grade Expectations by Content & Grade Cluster
Based on feedback from the field, the Vermont Grade Expectations for Physical Education are offered below in two additional formats. All content is the same as was published in the 2004 document. GEs arranged by content show skill, knowledge and attitude progression from PreK through grade 12. The second version shows all the grade expectations that are to be addressed and assessed at each grade cluster.
Summer 2010 Professional Development Opportunities for Driver, Health and Physical Educators
This list of development opportunities for driver, health and physical educators has been compiled as a service to the field. Please understand that by sharing this information the Vermont Department of Education is not endorsing these courses. Information available via linked resources should be independently verified. Readers are encouraged to investigate with each institution and/or Educator Licensing to determine if courses are approved for licensure. Questions about courses that relate to endorsement for health education should be directed to Donna McAllister at (802) 828-1636 or donna.mcallister@state.vt.us.
Act 161: An Act Relating to Nutrition Policy in Vermont Schools
View the text of the act as enacted into law.
- Wellness Programs and Funding Sources
This document provides a list of school and community programs which have the potential to improve childhood wellness and available funds for schools and communities that wish to develop wellness programs.
Heart Rate Monitor Grant Application for 2010-2011 (Added 6/2/10)
The department will award grants to schools with grades 7-12 for the purchase and implementation of heart rate monitors in physical education. A total of $24,375 will be awarded to three schools. Eligible schools are invited to submit an application by September 17, 2010. Contact Lindsay Simpson with your intent to apply or for questions/information. The application may be downloaded using the links below. NOTE: This application is due September 17, 2010.
Heart Rate Monitor Grant Awards for 2009-2010
Three Vermont high schools were granted a total of $26,993 to purchase and implement heart rate monitor equipment and software for physical education: Leland and Gray Union High School, Middlebury Union High School, and Rutland Senior High School. View the department press release dated January 5, 2010.
Physical Education Resources
View descriptions and links to resources related to curriculum and assessment, professional associations and grants.
Vermont Physical Education Blog
This blog is intended to forward conversation about physical education in Vermont. It is through this medium that news, ideas and resources for physical education will be shared. Comments or questions are welcomed and encouraged. After all, this is the purpose of a blog! Please note, however, that the discussion will be moderated.
Health Education Resource Centers (HERCs)
The Vermont Department of Education operates a Health Education Resource Center (HERC) that maintains a variety of pre-K-12 health education materials. Currently practicing school and community-based health educators may borrow curricula, books, reference resources, models & kits and audio-visual materials.
Vermont’s Riverdeep Learning Village
This Web site is a free, searchable, on-line, curricular materials database including unit plans, lesson plans, assessments and other resources for physical education which are aligned with the Vermont Grade Expectations for Physical Education.
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