PE Equipment and facilities
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PE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
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PE Equipment and facilities. Utilize equipment that is appropriate for the developmental level and skill level and that will provide a safe, non-threatening environment for participation as it addresses the above two stipulations . West Philly job What equipment is appropriate - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Utilize equipment that is appropriate for the developmental level and skill level and that will provide a safe, non-threatening environment for participation as it addresses the above two stipulations. West Philly job What equipment is appropriate for each grade level? Great equipment is not required for a great program but it helps
GUIDELINES FOR FACILITIES
NASPE Article as reference
STORAGE SPACESizeYour office may double as the
equipment room (more common in ES)
Security of itemsWho has keys?
Proximity to instructional areaBe creative to maximize space
Shelving, unused spaces
GUIDELINES FOR FACILITIES
There are guidelines and professional organizations for aspects of PENASPE trampoline guidelinesBB court
Surface Areas (inside & outside) Restrooms & Water Fountains Acoustics & Lighting
Sound deadening materials
OTHER FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Free of distractions & “pass-through traffic patterns”
Cannot lock doors designated for evacuation
Not general playground May have to share with recess in elementary
schools. Avoid if possible due to the distraction
OTHER FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Number of teaching stations Should not exceed the number of classes
scheduled in a period (outdoor fields DO NOT count as teaching stations in colder climates
How can you increase the number of teaching stations? Some facilities can double as multiple teaching
stations Example: climbing wall in a pool or on an
exterior wall Conversely
DO NOT team teach or squeeze too many kids into a gym when other teaching stations are available (i.e. 9 v 9 volleyball)
OTHER FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Do not leave equipment lying around the side
of the gym. Either store it or separate the area with mats
Consider safety door handles (not entirely accurate picture)
Never leave a gym unlocked b/c it is an attractive nuisance
IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD IF YOU WERE TO LEAVE THIS AREA AS IS
AT THE END OF CLASS?
OTHER FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Safety - Lines for general spaceNever use the exterior wall as a border for an activity or any instruction. Use a line instead, typically the border of a basketball court
The general space ends approximately 2-3 feet from the wall
FlooringConsider floor covering if used for several purposes
Use gym tape, not masking tape
Refinish the floor periodically Good opportunity to create
shapes/lines for attendance, organization, instruction, etc
Do not allow gum in the gymClean standing water
MAINTENANCE OF INDOOR FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Adventure Must be inspected and recertified periodically (
www.pa.org) Fields – you are responsible for the condition of
the field even if you did not inspect it prior to class Items left on field, potholes
ADDITIONAL THOUGHTSPurchasing uniforms for
PEStudent or department funded
Put “physical education” on the uniform
Do you want cold weather clothing?
Maintenance personnel . . . NOT “janitors”
Acronym Challenge
BRAIN TEASER
