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Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)

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The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) will help school districts conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of written physical education curricula, based upon national physical education standards. The PECAT is customizable to include local standards. The results from the analysis can help school districts enhance existing curricula, develop their own curricula, or select a published curriculum, for the delivery of quality physical education in schools.

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Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)
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Citation and Contents

Suggested Citation
CDC. Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool. Atlanta, GA, 2006.

Table of Contents
 
 

Introduction
Instructions

Part One: Preliminary Curriculum Considerations

Curriculum Description
Accuracy Analysis
Acceptability Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Affordability Analysis

Part Two: Content and Student Assessment Analyses

Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Overall PECAT Scorecard
PECAT Multiple Curricula Comparison Scorecards

Part Three: Curriculum Improvement Plan

Curriculum Improvement Plan Worksheet

Appendices

Appendix 1: Example of a completed scoring sheet
Appendix 2: National Standards for Physical Education
Appendix 3: Glossary
Appendix 4: Resources

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Page last reviewed: June 14, 2007
Page last modified: June 14, 2007
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health

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