EPEC K-5

Quality physical education programs do much more than keep kids active. True physical education teaches students the skills and knowledge they need to be active now and in the future.What separates EPEC from the competition is that it's a true curriculum, based on the NASPE standards. Unlike physical activity programs that assume children already know how to perform skills, EPEC provides step-by-step instruction, enabling all students to be successful.EPEC K-5 was completely revised in 2006 based on feedback from hundreds of working PE teachers as well as input from a consortium of PE experts from colleges, universities, and public schools. The result? A more user-friendly curriculum built on the same standards-based foundation. Key improvements to EPEC K-5 include:

• The 35 objectives re-packaged individually (instead of by grade).
• More than 500 reinforcing activities (with nutrition messages) to enhance practice and boost fun.
• Lessons shortened to a single page.
• Graphics and cue words added to the Teaching/Learning Progressions.
• New scoring rubrics and recording sheets for improved assessment.

Among the most dramatic enhancements to EPEC is that nutrition concepts are now incorporated into reinforcing activities. No additional time is needed because children are exposed to basic nutrition concepts while practicing the motor, fitness, and social skills that make up the ongoing PE instruction.EPEC has been proven effective in studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.