PE Revolution: Engage, Inspire, Participate!

9th Grade

Project
3 weeks

PE Revolution: Engage, Inspire, Participate!

Brenda Hardison

Purpose

This project seeks to create vibrant, inclusive PE classes that inspire all students to engage actively. By partnering with community experts and exploring innovative strategies, students will delve into a variety of sports and fitness activities, cultivating a sense of community and excitement. Through practical experiences and student-led efforts, the project supports students in shaping their physical health journey while honing their leadership and communication abilities.

Learning goals

The learning goals for this project include enhancing students' ability to research and integrate fitness technologies into PE activities, fostering leadership and communication skills through planning and conducting fitness sessions, and developing critical thinking by evaluating and revising PE strategies for inclusivity and engagement. Students will also learn to collaborate effectively with peers and community partners and gain insights into diverse sports and fitness activities. Additionally, the project aims to cultivate reflective practices by encouraging students to document and analyze their personal growth and socio-emotional experiences throughout the process.

Standards

Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
NGSS - HS-ETS1-2: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

Products

Students will create a series of interactive fitness videos showcasing diverse and engaging activities, designed to be shared with the school community to promote inclusive participation in PE. They will develop multimedia presentations that outline their strategies for enhancing PE engagement, incorporating audience interaction to gather feedback. Additionally, students will plan and lead a fitness session or demonstration, applying their research on fitness technologies and inclusive practices.

Launch

Begin the project with an interactive 'Fitness Adventure Day,' where students explore a range of unconventional sports and fitness activities at different stations. These activities will be guided by local sports teams and fitness professionals, offering students practical exposure and diverse perspectives on physical activities. This event is designed to ignite enthusiasm, cultivate curiosity, and lay the groundwork for students to investigate creative approaches to increasing PE participation.

Exhibition

Host a dynamic "PE Innovation Showcase" where students present their interactive fitness videos and lead live demonstrations of their redesigned PE activities. Invite community partners, local sports teams, and the school community to participate and provide feedback. Encourage audience members to engage in the activities, fostering an inclusive and celebratory environment that highlights student creativity and collaboration.

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Activities	Launch the project with a 'Fitness Adventure Day', where students participate in various unconventional sports and fitness activities at stations facilitated by local sports teams and fitness professionals.	Conduct a group brainstorming session to identify barriers to participation in PE classes. Students collaborate in small groups to propose initial strategies for making PE more inclusive and engaging.	Guide students to research a range of fitness technologies and apps. Encourage analysis and discussion about how these technologies could enhance engagement and participation in PE.	Facilitate a class discussion where students share insights from their research on fitness technology, focusing on the potential to integrate these tools into PE activities.
Deliverables	1. Submission of a group brainstorm list detailing identified barriers and proposed strategies to increase participation in PE.
Preparation	1. Coordinate with local sports teams and fitness professionals to organize and participate in the 'Fitness Adventure Day' activities. 2. Compile a list of diverse fitness technologies and apps for students to research, ensuring options cater to various interests and fitness levels. 3. Prepare equipment and spaces necessary for the various fitness stations to ensure smooth transitions during the 'Fitness Adventure Day'. 4. Create a reflection guide or prompts to facilitate productive group discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Week 2	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Activities	Students form small teams to design inclusive and engaging PE activity plans. Each team selects a focus area such as accessibility, variety, or motivation, to tailor their approach.	Conduct a peer review session where student teams exchange their proposed PE activity plans and provide feedback, emphasizing inclusivity and engagement improvements.	Facilitate a 'Trial Run Day' where students implement a small-scale version of their redesigned PE activities with a select group of peers, gathering feedback on enjoyment and inclusivity.	Host a workshop with community partners, including fitness coaches and local sports teams, to provide insights and suggestions for enhancing PE activity plans and to practice leadership and communication skills.
Deliverables	1. Submission of revised PE activity plans that incorporate peer feedback and insights from the trial run. 2. A reflection journal entry documenting the feedback received during the trial run and how it influenced their revisions.
Preparation	1. Coordinate with community partners to schedule the workshop and ensure their participation. 2. Prepare feedback forms for the peer review session to guide students in providing constructive critiques. 3. Arrange the necessary equipment and space to facilitate the 'Trial Run Day' for testing student-designed PE activities. 4. Develop a reflection guide to assist students in documenting their experiences and insights from the peer review and trial run.

Week 3	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Activities	Students finalize their multimedia presentations, incorporating feedback from peer reviews and community partner consultations. They ensure the presentations are engaging and interactive.	Organize and host the 'PE Innovation Showcase,' where students present their interactive fitness videos and lead live demonstrations of their redesigned PE activities. Encourage audience interaction and participation.	Facilitate a group discussion session focusing on socio-emotional reflections of the project, emphasizing the impact of collaboration with peers and community partners on students' engagement.	Guide students in conducting a reflective journal exercise, documenting personal growth, challenges faced, and strategies that fostered increased participation in PE activities.
Deliverables	1. Completed multimedia presentations showcasing strategies for making PE more inclusive and engaging, with integrated audience interaction. 2. A series of interactive, student-created fitness videos shared with the school community. 3. Reflective journal entries detailing personal experiences, challenges, and growth throughout the project.
Preparation	1. Arrange the venue and necessary equipment for the 'PE Innovation Showcase,' ensuring space for presentations and live demonstrations. 2. Coordinate with community partners and invitees to confirm their participation in the showcase. 3. Develop reflection prompts to guide students in their journal exercises and group discussions. 4. Prepare any technical support needed for student presentations and video displays.

Remixed from PE Revolution: Engage, Inspire, Participate!