Physical Activity Resources

Portland Schools On Demand Physical Activity Videos: 
Video: Rev Up With The Red Claws
Video: Let's Dance!
Video: Power Up With The Pirates
In partnership with Portland Public Schools, Portland Pirates, and the Portland Red Claws - Healthy Portland produced three physical activity videos that can be accessed on the district's You Tube Channel.  These videos are fifteen minutes or less and can be used as a quick and wasy way to get moving throughout the school day.  Anyone can do it!  Teachers to get your class moving, parents to move with your children at home, students to get moving anytime, and community members even in your office!  It takes only a few minutes and requires minimal space and no special equipment.  Come on and get up and moving with us today!

5210 Goes to School – www.letsgo.org
A free resource including activities, tips, and information about incorporating more  physical activity into the classroom.

Safe Routes to School - www.bikemaine.org/what-we-do/safe-routes-to-school
A program of the Maine Department of Transportation, encourages schools, students, and communities to increase active transport to and from school.  Site contains information, tips and resources for starting programs in your school.

Portland Trails – www.trails.org
A local organization that maintains and promotes trails throughout Portland.  Site contains maps, teacher resources, and programming resources.

WinterKids – www.winterkids.org
A local organization that encourages outdoor activity in the winter.  They offer classroom activities and a winter outdoor education activity resource.  Visit their website for more information about how to order.

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Physical Education Resources

Maine Parameters of Essential Instruction - http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/pei/index.html
Download either the PDF or RTF files of the learning standards (aka Maine Learning Results) in Health and Physical Education by clicking on the icons next to that content area.

National Association for Sport and Physical Education – www.aahperd.org/naspe
A national professional organization for Physical Educators and Coaches.  Contains facts sheets, publications, news, updates, and other resources.

Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD) – www.maineahperd.org
A state professional organizations for Physical Education teachers and other health related disciplines.  A source of local updates and information, networking, and professional development opportunities.

PE Central – www.pecentral.com
A free resources for K-12 health and physical education lesson plans, activities, and assessments.