FORM Health and PE Curriculum

Name: FORM Health and PE Curriculum
Brand: F.O.R.M.https://www.formcurriculum.com/

by F.O.R.M.https://www.formcurriculum.com/

ScienceGrades K–12

FORM Health and PE Curriculum: Holistic fitness program with limited science depth

FORM Health and PE Curriculum is a holistic physical fitness and health program for grades K-12 that integrates basic body systems content with physical exercises, nutrition lessons, and wellness topics. The program focuses more on health education and fitness habits than comprehensive science instruction.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking a Christian-based health and fitness program with basic body systems content, particularly for middle and high school students who can work independently

Evaluation Criteria

2 concerns · 4 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Knowledge RichConcern

The curriculum covers basic body systems and nutrition concepts but lacks the depth and systematic knowledge building typical of rigorous science curricula.

Review notes it 'covers a lot of ground, including nutrition, social interaction, and other topics along with physical fitness, but it doesn't go in-depth' and 'seems especially light'

Ngss AlignmentConcern

No evidence of NGSS alignment or three-dimensional science learning in this health and fitness focused curriculum.

The curriculum is described as a 'physical fitness and health program' with focus on functional fitness, nutrition, and wellness rather than science standards alignment

Teacher TrainingNeutral

Basic teacher support materials are provided through online guides and lesson summaries.

An 'online Teacher Guide has lesson summaries, key takeaways, questions, and action steps' with materials available for download

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides structured video lessons with guided notes, particularly for middle and high school levels.

Students complete 'guided notes pages as they watch the instructional video or teaching slides' with 'teaching slides that reinforce and expand on key concepts from the video lesson'

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

Online assessments are included for middle and high school students, but limited evidence of systematic retrieval practice throughout the program.

Modules conclude with 'online, multiple-choice assessment that is automatically scored' and 'students can retake assessments to improve their scores'

Hands On IntegrationNeutral

Physical exercises and movement activities are integrated with academic content, though these serve fitness rather than scientific investigation purposes.

Each module includes 'academic content followed by a physical warm-up activity, movement training exercises, and a cool-down' with exercises designed for body functioning rather than scientific exploration

Scientific VocabularyInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence of systematic scientific vocabulary instruction, as the program appears to focus more on health and wellness terminology.

Academic topics include body systems content and nutrition concepts, but no specific mention of scientific vocabulary development or terminology instruction

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com