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The physical education consultant provides professional development, technical assistance and resources to schools for the development and implementation of standards-based curricula, instruction and assessment. Physical education curricular materials are available for loan through the Health Education Resource Center (HERC) located at the Department of Education in Montpelier. A competitive grant also funds the purchase and implementation of heart rate monitors in high school physical education.
Physical education provides regular moderate to vigorous exercise for students through a variety of sports, games and lifetime physical activities. Graduates of an exemplary, sequential physical education program will be able to evaluate their own physical fitness, set goals, and use their physical activity knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Curriculum and assessment in this content area is to be based on the Physical Education Grade Expectations which are divided into four areas of learning: knowledge/motor skills, physical fitness, affective qualities and social interaction. The Physical Education Grade Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. These learning outcomes are organized by grade clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2, 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and 9-12). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems.
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Act 161 Implementation Report for 2006
This January 15, 2006 report summarizes the status of implementation of Act 161 of the 2004 Legislature, an act promoting wellness in Vermont schools.
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.
Heart Rate Monitor Grant Awards for 2007-2008
Seven schools applied for the 2007-2008 Heart Rate Monitor Grant. Three schools were awarded a total of $29,190.00:
- Danville School (PK-12): $9,241.00
- Mill River UHSD (7-12): $9,949.00
- Vergennes UHSD (7-12): $10,000.00
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 describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development. The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
Physical Education Resources
View descriptions and links to resources related to curriculum and assessment, professional associations and grants.
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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