The Ophea H&PE Curriculum Implementation Supports include the following components: outreach and education, resource development and dissemination, training and support, and networking and partnership-building. Specific examples include the H&PE Binders, workshops and consultations, all of which are designed to increase the knowledge and skills of educators, through the implementation of quality health and physical education programs.
The H&PE Binders (Kindergarten - Grade 10) are designed to ensure that quality health and physical education is a priority in Ontario school communities. The H&PE Binders include lesson plans, daily physical activity ideas, and black line masters.
Ophea offers a variety of workshops to meet the needs of new and generalist teachers, elementary and secondary H&PE teachers, school administrators and leaders of H&PE programs in schools, school boards and faculties of education.
Consultation services are also available. Educators can phone or email with any questions or concerns regarding the implementation of the H&PE Curriculum Implementation Support.
The Ophea H&PE Curriculum Implementation Supports are funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services through the Ophea Curriculum and School-Based Health Resource Centre, part of the Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS).
Health and Physical Education Curriculum Implementation Support Plan, 2001-2004
Ophea has a long history of developing and delivering quality school-based initiatives to increase physical activity and the overall health and well-being of Ontario's children and youth. Ophea has also played a key role in supporting the development and implementation of Ontario's Health and Physical Education Curriculum Policy and will continue to do so in the upcoming years through its management of the Ophea Curriculum and School-Based Health Resource Centre as part of the Ontario Health Promotion Resource System.
Vision
- All educators will develop and exhibit the commitment to Healthy Active Living Education philosophy by:
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- Delivering programs that reflect curriculum;
- Providing authentic and relevant assessment;
- Providing a variety of teaching and learning strategies;
- Seeking out and accessing professional development, resources and partnerships;
- and By being a role model and advocating for Healthy Active Living Education.
- All students will develop and exhibit the commitment to be physically active and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Purpose
The purpose of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum Implementation Support Plan (H&PE Plan) is to increase knowledge and skills among those in a position to influence the lifestyles of Ontario's children and youth through the implementation of quality health and physical education programs.
Goals
To increase awareness and create a common understanding of health and physical education so that those in a position to influence the lifestyles of children and youth may value and respect its importance in contributing to healthy active living.
- To ensure that quality health and physical education is a priority in school communities.
- To ensure that professionals implementing health and physical education are equipped, feel supported and are committed to delivering quality programs.
- To facilitate opportunities for those in a position to influence the lifestyles of children and youth to collaborate and coordinate activities at the community and provincial level to ensure that quality health and physical education programs are effectively delivered.
Components
- Outreach and Education (Ophea.net articles and features, H&PE resource inventory, H&PE communications and promotions, bi-monthly updates)
- Resource Development and Dissemination (course profile development and additional supports, program evaluation, sport skill posters)
- Training and Support (workshops for educators and health professionals, online training modules, on-site and central office consultation, support for provincial partners)
- Networking and Partnership Building (foster relationships with provincial organizations, Curriculum Advisory Council, Faculties of Education, government organizations)
More information about the history of the H&PE Curriculum Implementation support project.
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