Browse through physical education programs, grants, and supporting organizations that can help you meet Oregon physical education requirements.
Typical PE Delivery Scenarios: Elementary
Scenario 1
PE Specialist Serves All Students for 150 min/week
Look at supplemental materials that can add to your existing PE curriculum.
Scenario 2
PE Specialist + Classroom Teachers/Contractors Combine for 150min/week
Look at all available materials to see how each educator can contribute to providing PE minutes.
Scenario 3
Classroom Teachers/Contractors Serve All Students for 150min/week
Look at state-adopted standard-aligned materials to ensure your students meet PE outcomes.
State-adopted Comprehensive Materials
These programs have been adopted by the ODE as comprehensive K-12 instructional physical education materials.
State and National Standard-aligned Materials
These materials are aligned to Oregon and National Physical Education Standards and can be used to help reach the required amount of physical education minutes.
BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0) is a classroom-based physical activity program aligned to state and national Health and Physical Education standards. BEPA 2.0 has over 50 activities designed for grades K-2, 3-5, and K-5. These activities can be used to obtain up to 45 minutes of PE time in schools with a PE Specialist, and can be more broadly implemented in schools that lack a PE Specialist.
A Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) is a health-promotion organization focused on preventing childhood obesity through various programs. CATCH has physical activity curriculum and equipment for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and afterschool programs. CATCH also offers nutrition curriculum for grades K-8.
Supplemental Materials
These materials can be used to complement standard-aligned PE curriculum and programs.
The Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) provides downloadable outcomes-based curriculum tools for grades K-12. Tools include games, sports, instant activities, and lessons that connect physical activity to other subjects. OPEN also offers professional development for teachers.
The BSD Brainboost website offers tutorials, dances, and Minute to Win It Challenges as well as Calming and Mindfulness resources.
Fit Kids Fit Future is a groundbreaking physical education and health curriculm that empowers all students to take responsibility for their own health.
Fun at Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids with an empasis on character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The intiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schoools and school districts to adopt.
At NFL FLAG, we know the foundation of youth sports is more than just learning the fundamentals. It's about being a part of team and most importantly, having fun. That's why each NFL FLAG league is designed to give boys and girls of all abilities a chance to learn, play - and have a blast doing it.
Funding Opportunities
Find physical education grants and scholarships that can help your school gain funding to invest in PE teachers, programs, equipment, and more.
PD PEEK-8The Professional Development (PD) Physical Education Expansion K-8 (PEEK-8) grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, provides funds to schools, school districts, and public charter schools in Oregon to provide evidence-based professional development to educators that are not specifically endorsed in physical education that will lead to quality physical education instruction and meet the K-8 minute requirements.TH PEEK-8The Teacher Hire (TH) Physical Education Expansion K-8 (PEEK-8) grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, provides funds to schools, school districts, and public charter schools to hire licensed physical education teachers. The grant is designed to support activities related to meeting the physical education instructional requirements for students in kindergarten through grade 8 as described in ORS 329.496.SSAE GrantThe student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant, funded by the Oregon Department of Education, serves to improve student’s academic achievement by increasing the capacity of State, districts, and local communities to provide a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for learning, and improve the use of technology.Safe Routes to SchoolOregon Safe Routes to School offers grant programs and workshops in an effort to improve, educate, and encourage children to safely walk (by foot or mobility device) or bike to school. Grant programs are available for reducing barriers and hazards for children going to school, fix urgent needs, and project identification.Fuel Up to Play 60The NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 program offers up to $4,000 per year to qualified K-12 schools to jumpstart healthy changes. Funding can be used to perform a “Healthy Eating Play” and a “Physical Activity Play.” Learn more about the application process on the Fuel Up to Play 60 website.Providence Health and ServicesProvidence Health and Services provides funding to community partners in support of creating healthier communities. Opportunities are available for event sponsorships, program support, and grants. Send them an email to learn more and apply.
Look into these websites to see which grants may be useful to you and your school. Inclusion of the following external web links does not imply endorsement of either the reliability of the information presented or its suitability for a particular age group or grade level.
Other Resources
These organizations, tools, and articles regarding physical education and physical activity can help you better understand physical activity in schools.
Inclusion of the following external web links does not imply endorsement of either the reliability of the information presented or its suitability for a particular age group or grade level.
Organizations
SHAPE serves as a voice for health and PE professionals across the nation and is known for creating the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education.
Oregon SHAPE promotes healthy, active lifestyles for all Oregon school-aged children and youth through professional development opportunities and advocacy.
Fuel Up to Play 60, launched by the National Football League and National Dairy Council, focuses on helping schools meet their wellness goals and encouraging youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
Oregon Healthy Schools is a partnership between the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs and the Oregon Health Authority that helps school districts make the most of their investments in school wellness with tailored assessments, tools, and support towards their goals.
Go Noodle is a physical activity resource that offers a variety of different physical activity videos for students to follow along with in the classroom. Following along with the videos meets Stands 4 and 6, and can supplement physical education programs.
Move to Learn (M2L) consists of free classroom videos designed to help teachers raise student fitness levels and, in turn, raise student achievement. M2L has videos designed for Pre-K, Grades K-3, 4-6, and 7-12. M2L videos correlate to differnt subject areas, allowing teachers to implement physical activity into any topic.
Tools
A CSPAP is a multi-component approach to physical activity that uses all opportunities to be active. SHAPE America and the CDC have created step-by-step guidance on developing a CSPAP for your school.
The PECAT, developed by the CDC, is a self-assessment and planning guide designed to help school districts and schools conduct analyses of physical education curricula based upon national PE standards.
The WSCC model is the CDC’s framework to address health in schools, emphasizing the role of the community in supporting schools.
Articles