Outstanding Physical Education Program Nomination Form

Award Description - This award is presented to recognize a physical education program that demonstrates excellence in delivering high-quality and comprehensive instruction. It recognizes a program that fosters lifelong fitness, promoting student wellness, and creating an inclusive, engaging environment for physical education.

Criteria

• The teacher(s) must be a member of NC SHAPE and the NCPEA.

Grading Competencies - 4 points grading scale

1. Program Quality & Standards Alignment - Physical Education program teacher(s) demonstrate an understanding of the scope and sequence of the healthful living curriculum by teaching age and grade appropriate activities.
2. Positive Role Models - Physical Education teacher(s) serve as positive role model(s) - exemplifying personal health and fitness, enjoyment of activities.
3. Promotion of Physical Activity - Physical Education program teacher(s) promote physical activity outside of the classroom.
4. Innovation & Creativity - Physical Education program teacher(s) use creative teaching strategies and activities. Demonstrates forward-thinking approaches to physical education.
5. Leadership & Professionalism - Demonstrates leadership within the school or district.

Nomination Deadline: April 15 of each year.

Nominee's Application Requirements: Once the Recognition Committee chair receives the nomination, an email will be sent to the nominee with a link to the application form, where the required documents can be uploaded. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.

• Recommendation from a physical education teacher.
• A statement addressing the awards criteria listed above.
• A current professional vitae or resume.

Application Deadline: May 15 of each year.