Physical Education Standards Support

Inspired by the Society of Health and Physical Educators1, the reference points that are bolded below can enhance your physical education instruction.

Provide models of sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance.

  • Inspire understanding of the societal connections and personal benefits of participating in sports with Ken Mochizuki's Meet-the-Author Recording of Baseball Saved Us.

Encourage deeper understanding of the impact of sports with author resources.

Consider the influences and backstories shared in these Meet-the-Author Recordings for:

  • Game by Walter Dean Myers
  • Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Bring athletes' lives to center stage.


Promote lifelong fitness and recreation.

Discover resources to promote a healthy lifestyle:


1. Referenced from "National Standards." Society of Health and Physical Educators, http://www.shapeamerica.org/standards.