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2013 PEP Grants Applications due by April 12, 2013
The 2013 Carol M. White PEP Grants are now open for submission.
>> CLICK HERE for the application and instructions.
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Guidelines for Physical Activity in Texas Heat
With the current drought and heat wave across Texas, the determination of how hot is too hot for physical activity is important. Many students have spent the summer inside air conditioned environments and may not be prepared to be physically active outside.
For guidelines for the heat index (air temperature and relative humidity) and the danger levels for physical activity, CLICK HERE.
For information on heat illnesses and treatment, CLICK HERE.
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Texas Department of State Health Services SHAC TSHAC
The Texas Department of State Health Services is a good resource for health education information.
>> SHAC - School Health Advisory Council
>> TSHAC - Texas School Health Advisory Committee
Tamalyn Neuendorff, Columbus ISD and TAHPERD Board member currently serves on this committee representing health education teachers in Texas. For more information on membership on the committee, CLICK HERE. |
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2011-12 TEA Health and PE Survey Summary
The survey conducted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2011-12 school year.
>> CLICK HERE for a copy.
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FITNESSGRAM Results & Comparison
TEA has posted the results of the last 3 years of fitness testing.
>> CLICK HERE for the chart comparing 2007-08 to 2008-09 to 2009-10.
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Learning for Life - PE Fact Sheet
The American Heart Association has produced a quick fact sheet that highlights the need for children to have daily, quality physical education. It is a good resource for sharing with your school's administrators, SHAC, and school board. CLICK HERE for a copy.
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Healthy People 2020 Objectives
The proposed Healthy People 2020 objectives for the nation are now posted online for public comment.
To make it easier to find the 40+ school and
adolescent health-related objectives,
CLICK HERE for objectives organized by
coordinated school health components, and by education related objectives. A key is
provided so the topic area and number for
each objective can be easily located online.
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Approval Process for Off-campus Physical Education Substitutions:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has modified the forms and instructions for submission of requests to award credits for appropriate private or commercially-sponsored off-campus physical activity in Category I and II as a substitution for regular physical education. District superintendents must apply to the commissioner of education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state graduation credit in physical education. CLICK HERE for instructions. Furthermore, TEA would like to emphasize the following points:
>> Written correspondence from the district superintendent is no longer required for this request.
>> The TEA will now accept only electronically submitted applications from the superintendent and/or the district’s designated contact.
>> District personnel responsible for requesting new or renewal programs for off-campus physical activity substitutions for physical education or graduation credit should review the instructions and complete the “2009-2010 Off-campus Physical Activity Approval Request” form. CLICK HERE for a copy of the form.
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TEA Information for Students with Limitations in Physical Education
The Texas Education Agency provides the following information regarding students with physical activity limitations in PE
(CLICK HERE for FAQ table).
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TEA Approved Coordinated
School Health Programs
According to
Texas
state law, schools for grades K-8 must have a coordinated school health program. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved four coordinated school health programs for elementary grades K-5 and three commercial programs for grades 6-8 and two school district programs.
Elementary (Grades K-5) - Approved coordinated school health programs
> Binestar
> CATCH
> Great Body Shop
> Healthy and Wise
Grades 6-8 - Approved coordinated
school health programs
> Binestar
> CATCH
> SPARK/Healthy and Wise: Can only be used if both programs are purchased and implemented (SPARK & Healthy and Wise)
> Fort Worth ISD: Contact Georgi Roberts
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Plano
ISD: Contact Melinda Smith
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Ozone Levels & Safety
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission says, "no warning is issued at Level Yellow which is considered a moderate level (51-100). Concentrations of ozone at this level may cause some respiratory effects from prolonged exposure during outdoor activity in people who are unusually sensitive to ozone." You may be able to find more information on this topic at www.epa.gov, or http://www.tceq.state.tx.us. |
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
www.aahperd.org
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National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
www.napehe.org
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