Physical Education Class Observation Sheet

Directions: This sheet is to be used by an observer of a physical education class. Please

check the scale below each statement to the degree you judge it was present.
1. There is a safe non-threatening low stress designated environment.
!ostly "sually #ccasionally $arely %ot Present
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0. 1ll students actively engaged in learning.
!ostly "sually #ccasionally $arely %ot Present
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/. Developmentally appropriate activities.
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2. Teaching is evident.
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-. 3vidence of student work4learning.
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Physical Education Classroom Observation Sheet Explanation
There is a sae! lo" stress! non#threatenin$! desi$nated environment%
The facility is designed for physical education and is not a shared facility.
&not a 5afeteria46ymnasium+
7pace is clean and safe. 38uipment not in use is stored.
%o human targets. Dodge ball is not an appropriate activity.
%o choosing sides
1ctivities focus on fitness and skill not competition.
Protocols established
&ll Students actively en$a$ed in learnin$
1ll students have the opportunity to learn.
7tudents are not standing in line waiting for their turn to participate.
There is enough e8uipment for all students.
7tudents are working on skill development not playing the game
'evelopmentally &ppropriate activities
1ctivities are appropriate as describe in the 57#9s &5ivil 7ociety #rgani:ations+
3lementary students are working on movement skills not sports.
7econdary students should be participating in lifetime activities
!iddle and secondary curriculum should include five movement forms: team
sports individual sports individual non-competitive activities rhythmic
activities and outdoor adventure activities.
Teachin$ is evident
The teacher is actively instructing students
7core keeping or serving as a referee is not teaching
The teacher should be demonstrating skills checking for understanding and
e;plaining concepts
Evidence o students learnin$
7tudent work is visible or available upon re8uest
7tudent9s evaluations properly recorded and address all standards.
The teacher makes use of multiple assessment strategies.
6rading based upon attendance and class participation only is unacceptable.
<ndividual results for =itness testing.