*This book will be going out of print in May of 2024 in favor of the complete work. Anyone who has purchased a paperback copy of this preview of the complete book can reach out to me through my website (www.distinguishedpe.com) in order to receive a special offer and discount on purchasing the newest version of the book.*This publication is a preview of the complete book Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Creating a Rigorous, Standards-Based PE Program That is Safe and Welcome for all Students. This ~100 page preview focuses on strategies to establish a safe and welcome learning environment for all students in physical education classes. In this edition you'll find strategies for promoting inclusivity and engagement in PE, how to establish class rules and communicate high expectations for student behavior and how to optimize space and resources to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.The final product will be published in Summer of 2024.Gary Zaharatos, the author, has been in public education for twenty years, first as a PE teacher and then as an instructional coach who supports PE teachers in Denver Public Schools and was named SHAPE Colorado's Administrator of the year in 2023.