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National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)

NASP is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4 – 12. Students learn focus, self-control, discipline, patience and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom.

What is NASP?

NASP is an in-school archery curriculum. Students learn focus, self-control and patience. NASP equipment is highly standardized and the curriculum focuses on safety. Instructors must certified to teach NASP.

Why NASP?

  • Annually, 1.3 million students participate in NASP programs in 8,891 schools

  • 40% of participants are more engaged in the classroom

  • 58% report feeling more connected to their school

  • 91% of participants pursue other outdoor activities

  • NASP equipment is highly standardized and designed to be safe, durable, and have a universal fit for every student

  • NASP can grow into a competitive sport with regional and national tournaments

  • Grant opportunities are available to fund this program

What PE standards can NASP support?

  • 5.PE.1.1 Students combine locomotor and body control skills into movement patterns
  • 5.PE.1.2 Students demonstrate a combination of body control skills.
  • 5.PE.1.3 Students apply fundamental manipulative skills in a variety of physical activities. 5.PE.1.4 Students demonstrate and apply basic tactics and principles of movement.
  • 5.PE.1.5 Students explain critical elements of locomotor skills.
  • 5.PE.1.6 Students explain critical elements of body control skills.
  • 5.PE.1.7 Students explain critical elements of fundamental manipulative skills.
  • 5.PE.1.8 Students explain basic tactics and principles of movement.
  • 5.PE.3.1 Students describe the purpose of and apply appropriate rules, procedures, and safe practices in physical activity settings.
  • 5.PE.3.2 Students interact positively and communicate respectfully with others in physical activity settings.
  • 5.PE.3.3 Students participate in physical activities that promote self-challenge.
  • 5.PE.3.4 Students describe physical activities that promote self-expression and enjoyment.
  • 8.PE.1.1 Students demonstrate movement skills and patterns in a variety of activities.
  • 8.PE.1.2 Students demonstrate specialized manipulative skills in modified team activities.
  • 8.PE.1.3 Students demonstrate specialized skills in modified individual, dual, or lifetime activities.
  • 8.PE.1.4 Students apply tactical concepts in modified team activities.
  • 8.PE.1.5 Students apply tactical concepts or performance principles in individual, dual, or lifetime activities.
  • 8.PE.1.6 Students compare or contrast skills used for different movement patterns.
  • 8.PE.1.7 Students analyze specialized skills in various activities.
  • 8.PE.1.8 Students analyze tactics and/or movement principles in various physical activities.
  • 8.PE.3.1 Students can explain and apply appropriate rules, procedures, safe practices, and etiquette in physical activity settings.
  • 8.PE.3.2 Students communicate effectively to avoid or resolve conflict and promote respect in physical activity settings.
  • 8.PE.3.3 Students participate in physical activities that promote self-challenge, confidence, and independence.
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Teachers being trained in NASP

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Students taking part in a NASP class

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