Bookmark Collection

This digital library of archery info holds a surprisingly broad array of information pertaining to the narrow topic of archery. Included are books dated from 1515 to the 20th century. Despite the library title describing “old” resources, the collection contains news articles that are updated on a monthly basis with new material. This repository offers plenty of content for cross-curricular coordination, especially between history, classes covering critical race theory, and physical education. For example, within this library, adjacent sources offer information on Ishi, the famed “last Yahi,” and Robin of Sherwood Forest. Fitness information, including what muscles one can expect to become sore, can also be found. Similarly, an English class covering culture, and a science class aiming to teach students about physics and trajectory, or hunting (and over-hunting), could find pertinent information from riveting descriptions of 65 lb. bows that struck bucks over one-hundred yards away. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is served through cultural exploration, and students without the financial means to enjoy archery would likely benefit from a physical education program exposing them to the “art.”

This 2019 article, published by the National Library of Medicine, by David A. Birch, PhD, and M. Elaine Auld, MPH, lies at the intersection of public policy, law, education, and curriculum advocacy. The article describes various initiatives, their shortcomings, and solutions going forward that will ensure better health education, and thereby, better health, for entire schools, communities, and individual children. DEI is promoted through the inclusive nature of this aim. Information is provided on AIDS statistics, anti-bullying information, communities coping with drug use prevalence, and mistreatment based on “physical appearance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.” Furthermore, this resource enables educators to become better advocates for helping students become “physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally healthy” so they can “achieve their full potential as productive members of society.” In terms of digital literacy, technology is also described as an essential tool for promoting health to students in the 21st century, and as a tool for securing desirable job market circumstances. This will assist students of various socioeconomic backgrounds.

This website offers a very broad range of game suggestions, assessment methods, information on standards, and links to other helpful resources, such as “Physical & Health Education America” (pheamerica.com). The game suggestions are conveniently categorized. For instance, they are listed under dance activities, chase activities, holiday activities, and fitness activities, and many more. The source is somewhat dated, and some of the links are dead-ends, but the amount of tools offered in terms of lesson plans are vast (there were ten kinds of soccer games, 9 kinds of basketball games, and 8 kinds of volleyball games on one page alone). These lesson ideas are great for promoting DEI because they present a diverse array of themes and a wide range of zones of proximal development. Parenthetically, external links can act as access points for schools with various funding at their disposal (a chance to price-shop for equipment).

This up-to-date website offers plenty of articles that are primarily geared towards pedagogical philosophies of physical education. This information resource will keep educators informed on multiple fronts. For instance, free virtual summits for physical educators are promoted here, articles on IEPs, tips for motivating students, and adapted physical education are listed. Current information on “biomechanics, nutrition and sports psychology” are aimed at helping coaches improve their pupils’ athletic performances. Podcasts, books, and community resources are listed. Information on increasing class sizes, the humanity of students, overactivity, and online education can be described as poignantly cutting-edge. Advertisements for equipment companies line the website peripheries. These lesson plans are geared towards DEI because they assist students with a broad range of accommodation needs and confidence levels. (This site is endorsed by mrgym.com.)

This website resource from the Center for Disease Control includes information on health effects, state specific information, fact sheets, prevalence statistics, and youth prevention. Resources can be found for tobacco users to seek help, such as “the California Smoker’s Helpline.” There are also links to multimedia tools, which would be useful to any online education program. Information pertaining to pregnant smokers is included. DEI is promoted through this resource because “tobacco industry uses tailored marketing and advertising to target some groups and communities.” Commercial Tobacco and Population Groups listed include “Black and African American People, American Indian and Alaska Native People, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander People, Hispanic and Latino People, LGBTQ+ People, People Across Geographic Regions, People with Behavioral Health Conditions, and People with Low Socioeconomic Status [sic].” All the information offered is essential to prepare educators for their broadening responsibilities related to the health of their students, particularly is vaping gains popularity.

The American Heart Association is nearly 100 years old, has devoted nearly $5 billion to medical research, and combats heart disease, the top global killer, on multiple fronts. Information on cooking tips, sleep, stress management, pets, and tobacco are offered. There are tips for people who are trying to work out with low energy levels (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/staying-motivated/how-to-get-energy-when-youre-too-tired-to-workout), for people trying to work out with low motivation (a top concern for many physical education teachers) (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/staying-motivated/hate-exercise-5-steps-to-loving-exercise), and stretching routines are offered (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/staying-motivated/stretches-for-exercise-and-flexibility). Volunteer information is listed all over the site, which could be used to encourage students to “get involved” and build resumes for college and trade school applications. CPR information is included. This information serves DEI because it will serve to assist students with a broad range of health literacy and personal health levels.