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Meaningful Assessment in Physical Education
About the Webinar
Join this webinar to explore how meaningful assessment in physical education can enhance your teaching and improve student learning. Participants will examine the purpose of assessment, explore what authentic assessment looks like in practice, and learn how to guide students toward personal growth and achievement. This session will highlight best practices for designing purposeful assessments with clear success criteria and meaningful feedback. We'll share a variety of assessment tools and strategies that can be used throughout the school year to measure progress, inform instruction, and support student success.
Participants will be able to:
- ✓Explain the role of assessment in supporting student learning, instructional decision-making, and program effectiveness.
- ✓Identify appropriate assessment strategies to measure student knowledge, skills, and personal growth that align with learning objectives and standards.
- ✓Implement respectful, inclusive, and motivating assessment practices that promote positive student experiences and long-term engagement in physical activity.
About the Presenter
Jeff Mushkin
Content Development Director, SPARK
Jeff Mushkin is SPARK's Content Development Director, with decades of experience designing physical education curriculum, professional development, and assessment tools. He has presented hundreds of workshops and webinars for PE teachers across the country, helping educators build effective, standards-aligned programs that keep students moving and engaged.
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