Strategies to Support and Deliver Culturally Relevant Physical Education

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide strategies for K-12 in-service physical education teachers to cultivate a culturally relevant physical education environment. First, an overview of the culturally relevant physical education (CRPE) framework is discussed. Next, practical examples and suggestions are provided to support teachers in engaging in all three components of CRPE. The continuous presence of culturally relevant teaching in the physical education setting is an on-going cycle that develops over time.

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Martin Vasquez

Martin Vasquez ([email protected]) is a PhD student and instructor in the department of Health, Education and Sports Sciences at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.

Karen Gaudreault

Karen Gaudreault is an assistant professor in the department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.

Sara Barnard Flory

Sara Barnard Flory is an associate professor in the School of Physical Education & Exercise Scienceat University of South Florida in Tampa, FL