NYS Physical Education Learning Standards (2020) Implementation Timeline
Phase I: Raise Awareness (Fall 2020 – Fall 2021): Training on the new standards; awareness of the rollout timeline; statewide collaboration with the BOCES, school districts, professional organizations, and higher education
Phase II: Build Capacity (Fall 2021 – Fall 2023): Guidance for local programs and curriculum development and additional standards resources and training
Phase III: Full Implementation (Fall 2023 – ongoing): Full implementation of new standards
What are the NYS Physical Education Learning Standards (2020)
STANDARD 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
STANDARD 2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
STANDARD 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
STANDARD 4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
STANDARD 5. Recognizes the value of physical activity for overall wellness, enjoyment, challenge, and/or self expression.
STANDARD 6. Recognizes career opportunities and manages personal and community resources to achieve and maintain overall wellness.
* The important connection between physical and mental health and the overall wellness of a child was a critical consideration in the development of these standards
What’s Changed?
• Physical Education Lifelong Practices
• Building character traits such as perseverance
• Healthy decision-making, and self-expression as demonstrated through goal setting
• Broadening the understanding of community/occupational resources, through using various mediums (technologies), a reimagined vision
• Promote lifelong habits of physical activity
Current Work:
The Freeport School District is currently in Phase II of the rollout plan (2022-2023 Building Capacity).
Information regarding the new standards has been shared with staff. Two professional development meetings have been scheduled to unpack the standards and begin implementation.
Professional development regarding the new PE standards has also been scheduled for Superintendent’s Conference Day (November 8th). The PE teachers will meet, analyze, evaluate and apply the new standards to current and new curriculum.
There has been very little information regarding the new PE standards or professional development opportunities offered by BOCES or NYSED. Additional trainings will be requested from our local organizations (COA, BOCES, PE Consortium, NYSAHPERD) and additional professional development and curriculum writing projects will added as necessary.