New Standards! New Opportunities!
November On The Move
New Health Education State Standards
The new state health education standards were approved on Friday Nov. 9th by State Superintendent Baesler. They can be found here: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/uploads/1590/HealthStandardsFinal2018.pdf
Look for professional development opportunities soon to discuss lessons and ideas to meet these new standards.
Great Professional Development Opportunities
Book Study For Credit
Join us for our next 1 credit book study in January. Participants will read and practice a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices on their own, along with online Zoom meetings Jan. 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, & 30, to discuss the text. Registration for Credit through NDSU can be found here: https://bit.ly/2zSm1ZA. To inquire more information, a syllabus, and info on how to purchase the book from our very own North Dakotan Authors click here: https://goo.gl/forms/y4dTVBWh4Ng7KM792
Check out Dr. Terry Eckmann's latest Ted Talk: The Power of Simple Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K4u1pW6k1U
Join Us On Twitter
#ndpechat
Come join us for a bi-weekly or monthly Twitter chat by following the #ndpechat hashtag. Chats are usually an hour and will discuss interesting, relevant and useful subjects involving Physical Education. For more information follow Jason Steele on Twitter (@PerkettPE) or email him at jason.steele@minot.k12.nd.us
#LetsTalkPhysEd
#LetsTalkPhysEd is a laid back talk show vlog with Jason Steele and Tanner Roos. Jason and Tanner interview some of the most influential people in the world of Physical Education weekly. For a full list of guests and previous episodes you can visit #LetsTalkPhysEd on Twitter or search #LetsTalkPhysEd on YouTube.3 Minute Survey
Please take 3 min to Inform us on what you want and need! Click here for survey: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDtw2LyK9AR7MJT
SHAPE America's Big Feats Program
Join SHAPE America and Gopher Sport for the "Big Feats for SHAPE America" Virtual Race as we race to raise much-needed funds for high-needs schools through SHAPE America's Impact Schools Grant program.
More information found here: https://www.shapeamerica.org/bigfeats