The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is designed
to teach International style target archery in 4th-12th grade
physical education classes. NASP is a cooperative effort between
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida's
Department of Education. Before presenting the 2-week archery
course, teachers undergo an 8-hour National Archery in the Schools
Program Basic Archery Instructor Training Program.
Robert H. Jenkins Middle School, winner of the
Donald Knitt
Grand Championship Trophy for 2011, top middle school
team
In February 2004, Florida became the 24th state to offer the
NASP training that was developed in Kentucky by their Department of
Education and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resources.
Officers as lane judges helping score targets
for Belle Terre team
Core content covers archery history, safety, technique,
equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. In
addition, the curriculum provides interesting and creative
possibilities for integration with core content in social studies,
mathematics, visual arts, history, and English/language arts.
Note arrow flexing after it leaves the bow,
Lakeland Christian virtual tournament
Archery is a nondiscriminating sport. It helps build
muscle endurance and flexibility, develop hand-eye-coordination,
and grip and body strength. You don't have to be 6-foot 2 and be
able to dunk a basketball to participate. Girls can compete with
boys, and youngsters with physical disabilities can also
participate.
Happy faces for all participants, Marshall
Middle, virtual tournament
Students who do not normally participate and enjoy
sports-related or extra-curricular activities seem to excel in this
program--something that invariably carries over into their
attitude, work habits and other school activity. NASP often
inspires after school activities shared by families and
friends. The program teaches discipline, respect and
self-control.
West Nassau High students shooting in the ROTC
classroom
How do we get a
program in our school and where do we get more information?
Contact Florida's
Regional NASP Coordinators
Persons with Disabilities