Search the Web
Run a quick search in Google or check out our recommended sites listed to the right.
Evaluating Web Sites
How can you tell if a web site is trustworthy or not? It's not always easy, but there are things that you can look for that will help you decide.
- Who is the author? Are they qualified to talk about this subject?
- How accurate is the information? You may need to compare what you find with another source to answer this question.
- Who is the audience? This can influence how much detail is included.
- What point of view is being represented? All sites have a bias, but is it obvious or are they trying to hide something?
- How up to date is the site? Older information may no longer be accurate.
- How comprehensive is the page? Some pages may leave out critical information.
Note
Recently U.S. Government information, which has formerly been freely available, has been disappearing from websites. If any of the government links below (sites with .gov or .mil domains) do not work, or no longer contain information you know they should have, click on the link below for tools to help you find archived or mirrored versions of the site.
General Information
The web sites in this section offer a wide range of information related to physical education.
- Active for Life: Individual lesson plansReady-made lesson plans from Canadian non-profit Active for Life.
- LA84 Foundation Digital LibraryDatabase of articles, speeches, etc. on sports with a special emphasis on the Olympics.
- National Physical Education StandardsSHAPE America's standards for K-12 Physical Education.
- PE CentralProvides information and resources for teachers, parents, and students related to developmentally appropriate PE programs for children.
- Physical Activity Guidelines for AmericansOffers guidance to everyone, starting at age 3, about appropriate physical activity.
- SIRC (Sport Information Resource Centre) ResourcesInformation on Sport Governance, Leadership & Policy, Athletic Development & High Performance, and Sport Science, Sport Medicine & Research.
Organizations
- SHAPE America: Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD)SHAPE America (formerly the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education.
- ACE (American Council on Exercise)Provides information for those involved in the fitness industry including certification information, continuing education, job placement, etc.
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and RecreationThe Mission of ACHPER is to promote healthy lifestyles for all Australians
- IDEA Health and Fitness AssociationIDEA is the world's leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals.
- International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)The purpose of ISCPES is to support, encourage, and provide assistance to those seeking to initiate and strengthen research and teaching programs in comparative physical education and sport throughout the world.
- National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education"The mission of NAKHE is to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy as it relates to teaching, scholarship and service in higher education."
- PHE CanadaPHE Canada's goal is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality, school-based physical and health education.
Women's Issues
- Association for Women in Sport MediaAWSM works to promote and increase diversity in sports media through our internship/scholarship program as well as through mentoring links and career-enhancement initiatives.
- SilentEdgeSilent Edge provides information and links of interest for those concerned about sexual abuse and exploitation in figure skating (and in all sports), and other advocacy issues for skaters.
- Women's Sports FoundationProvides a huge amount of information and links to additional resources for athletes, coaches, parents, and educators on women's sports.