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PKS Students Rock with HEART!

PKS students raised over $6,800 with more coming in online and in envelopes for the American Heart Association!  On February 19th, the students jump roped through the day during their PE classes to hip hop music having a blast.  The top fundraiser was third grade Jenna Morgan with $500! Way to go Jenna! Ashley Wilson, also third grade, was a top fundraiser with $419.00.  Mrs. Carter’s third grade class raised the highest amount, $1,187.62. Two thumbs up for Carter’s class. (more...)

Health and Physical Teachers Prepare for Classes

(Click on Picture to Enlarge - PE and Health Teachers 2008)

Teachers spent pre-planning preparing for the students to return to the classroom.  The Health and Physical Education teachers from all three regions of the county met at Marathon High School to prepare themselves for new requirements that went into effect as a result of the previous legislative session in Tallahassee.  (Full Story)

The National Federation of State High School Associations has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and activities that help students succeed in their lives. They set directions for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities.

Resources to Implement House Bill 967

In order to help districts comply with the legislation, the DOE recommends web sites, which have clearinghouses and/or references to programs and materials to help increase physical education in schools.
 

Lance Neven of Bigger, Faster, Stronger training company, leads a clinic for physical fitness teachers from all Monroe County schools to learn new skills in a hands-on session during the newly created “Back To School Conference.” (click on photos to enlarge)

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. As many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions are estimated to occur in the United States each year.

To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with 26 leading organizations, developed the new "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit for youth sports coaches, parents, and athletes. The tool kit offers important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.

CDC wants to equip coaches, parents, and young athletes across the country with the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which contains a: Fact sheet for coaches, parents, and athletes on concussion; Clipboard with concussion facts for coaches; Magnet with concussion facts for coaches and parents; Poster with concussion facts for coaches and sports administrators; and Quiz for coaches, athletes, and parents to test their concussion knowledge.

The "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit can be ordered at: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports

To view the MMWR on sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injury: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5629a2.htm

To learn more about concussion or for more information on CDC’s concussion and TBI-related educational materials, research, and programs, please visit CDC’s Injury Center on the Web at www.cdc.gov/injury. For questions, please contact CDC toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).

Technical Assistance Paper: New Legislation Relating to Physical Education (PDF)

Certification of Elementary PE Requirements - in Word and PDF Format

Florida DOE Office of Safe Schools/Safe and Drug Free

Physical Education in Public Schools The Florida Senate, October, 2006

  • Policy 4.02: Physical education programs shall be implemented in all schools. Each school is to develop a physical education program to implement student health and fitness standards required by Florida Statutes or Department of Education Regulations ...(more)