ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS

Mission:

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a joint venture between state departments of Education and Wildlife. Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners (listed below). The program promotes student education and participation in the life long sport of Archery. The program’s focus is to provide International Style Target Archery training in physical education classes grades 4 - 12

About:

Welcome to the initial National Archery in the Schools Program web site. The goal of this website is to be a valuable resource for students, faculty administrators and NASP Archery Instructors. We are looking forward to providing you with the most current and up-to-date information about the National Archery in the Schools Program.

Designed to teach International style target archery in physical education classes 4th-12th grades, core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. Before presenting the 2-week archery course, teachers undergo a 8-hour National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instrcutor Training.Program.

Students shoot at bulls-eye targets placed before an arrow resistant net in their gymnasium. Equipment used is state-of-the art and designed to fit every student. Thanks to support from the archery industry, the $4,800 equipment 'kits' can be purchased by schools for $2,250 to $2,900 dependant upon which targets and bow hanging units are chosen.



The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) brings the sport of archery to millions of students in schools across the United States.
• An Archery education program that was started in Kentucky in 2002 and spreading throughout the United States
• Physical Education Curriculum for fourth through twelfth grade students
• Instruction in International Style Target Archery
• Follows National Physical Education Standards