Supporting All

Supporting Literacy through Physical Education

Module Overview

“Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive.”
Jen Selinsky

In this module, you will consider how literacy can be supported and facilitated by all teachers. In particular you will examine how physical education can support literacy.

Thinking Points

How can every classroom support literacy initiatives?
What role does physical education play in literacy - especially in at-risk populations?

Physical Education and Literacy

Making the Connection in Physical Education and Literacy

Exercise Reading Writing

Literacy Collaboration with Physical Education Standards

Figure 1: Supporting Literacy in P.E.

(Pasco County Schools, 2013)

Supporting Literacy in P.E.

Watch the Video (Figure 1)

Grade Level: Teacher Collaboration According to Educational Standards and Scope/Sequence

Teachers Working Together to Increase Student Learning and Achievement

Reflect

How did she collaborate with the reading of the book and the literacy term - main topic and the P.E. standards of fleeing, dodging, and chasing?

Content Literacy in Physical Education

Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education.pdf

Figure 2: Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education

(Buell & Whittaker, 2011)

Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education

Read the article (Figure 2).

Reflect

What are some types of graphical organizers and reading diagrams that can be used to analyze P.E. activities?
What kind of writing activities were incorporated in this article during P.E.? (example: making posters)

What is Literacy in Physical Education ?

OddCouple.pdf

Figure 3: Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education

(Daggett, 2010)

Odd Couple or a Match Made in Heaven?

Read the article (Figure 3).

Reflect

What is literacy in Physical Education and give examples?
How can we attain and maintain lifelong physical literacy?

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL LITERACY STRATEGY?

How Can PE Support the National Literacy Strategies.pdf

Figure 4: How can Physical Education Support The National Literacy Strategy

("How can Physical Education Support the National Literacy Strategy?", n.d.)

Supporting The National Literacy Strategy

Of the four key aspects of literacy, the importance in PE lessons is:

Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing

Supporting Literacy in P.E. and Activities

Figure 5: Literacy Games in P.E.

(Parkland School Division, 2019)

Literacy skills are an essential part of academic performance. When physical educators collaborate with classroom teachers to address these skills, student engagement in the learning process can greatly improve.

Examples of Literacy Activities in P.E.

Word practice - tape down all the sight words we have learned in your classroom.
Word Wall & 3 Sentences.
High five sight words!
Word Hopscotch - get kids playing, moving & learning.
Vocabulary Word practice - tape down all the sight words we have learned in your classroom.
Note Taking
Task Cards

Figure 6: Literacy Task Cards

Summary

Why P.E. is so Important

Literacy and Physical Education go Hand in Hand in Collaboration with Learning

Figure 7: The Importance of Physical Activity and Learning

(Mustafa, 2015)

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References

Buell, C. & Whittaker, A. (2001, August). Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 72(6), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2001.10605768
Daggett, S. (2010). Physical Education and Literacy — The Odd Couple or a Match Made in Heaven?. Educator’sVoice, 3, 42-49. https://www.nysut.org/~/media/files/nysut/resources/2010/may/educators-voice-3-adolescents/educatorsvoice3_adolescents.pdf?la=en
How can Physical Education Support the National Literacy Strategy?. (n.d.). https://www.franklinschools.org/cms/lib2/IN01001624/Centricity/Domain/101/How%20Can%20PE%20Support%20the%20
National%20Literacy%20Strategies.pdf
Mustafa, S. [Sara Mustafa]. (2015, January 8). The Importance of Physical Activity [Video File]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Q5hPE9Al0
Parkland School Division. (2019, October 24). Phys Ed Tutorial: Physical Literacy in the Classroom [Video File]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNzjjHUri2k
Pasco County Schools. (2013, October 22). Supporting Literacy in P.E. [Video File]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGo5yA21fPI

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