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“At the moment, it looks like we’re losing the fight against inactivity and obesity in our young people. We are raising the most sedentary and unhealthy generation in American history: Its members may have the dubious distinction of being the first generation not to outlive their parents.” - Charlotte Kelso

WHY STUDENTS NEED PHYSICAL EDUCATIONImproved physical fitness

Improves muscular strength

WHY STUDENTS NEED PHYSICAL EDUCATIONFlexibility

Muscular endurance

Body composition

Cardiovascular endurance.

Improved physical fitness

Provides regular, healthful physical activity

Teaches self discipline

Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness

Influence moral development, leadership, cooperate with others

CONTINUED …….Stress reduction – an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety

Strengthened peer relationships

Physical education can improve self-confidence and self-esteem

Respect - PE helps you respect your body, classmates and teammates

Experience in setting goals Improved academics

THE MANY BENEFITS OF KEEPING YOUR CHILD ACTIVE!

VIDEO LINK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrLne6YVaBQ&feature=player_embedded

"The higher your energy level. the more efficient your body.  The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results."Anthony Robbins 

ARE YOU PHYSICALLY EDUCATUED?

The National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) defines a "physically educated person" as one who:

HAS learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities

IS physically fit

DOES participate regularly in physical activity

KNOWS the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities

VALUES physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle

FITNESS AND SKILL RELATED COMPONENTS Cardiorespiratory (cardiovascular) endurance is the ability of

the heart and lungs to work for an extended period of time. To improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, try activities that keep your heart rate elevated at a safe level for a sustained length of time such as walking, jogging, aerobics, or swimming.

Muscular strength is the ability to push, pull, kick, and throw with force. We demonstrate muscular strength when we sprint, throw, hit or kick a ball, or lift weights.

Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to work for an extended period of time. We demonstrate muscular strength when we try to do as many sit-ups, push-ups or pull-ups as we can in a certain amount of time.

FITNESS AND SKILL RELATED COMPONENTS

Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to work for an extended period of time. We demonstrate muscular strength when we try to do as many sit-ups, push-ups or pull-ups as we can in a certain amount of time.

Body composition is the ratio of lean tissue to fat tissue in the body. Body composition can be improved by focusing on activities that improve cardio respiratory endurance (to burn calories) and a low-fat diet.

Flexibility is the ability for the muscles to move through a full a range of motion. Activities that improve flexibility are stretching, dancing, and gymnastics.

SKILL-RELATED COMPONENTS

Agility is the ability to quickly change directions while moving. We need agility to dribble a soccer ball in and out of cones or to try to lose a defender during a football game.

Balance is the ability of a person to maintain a specific body position while still or in motion. We need balance to ride a bike, skate, or walk on a balance beam.

Coordination is the ability to use your senses and body parts together to perform tasks accurately. (can be hand/eye or foot/eye) We need coordination to catch, kick, throw or hit a ball.

SKILL-RELATED COMPONENTS

Power is the combination of strength and speed. We demonstrate power when we hit, kick or throw a ball as hard as we can.

Speed is the ability to move quickly. Activities that require speed are Track and Field, softball, lacrosse, football, swimming and soccer.

Reaction time is how quickly you respond to something. We demonstrate reaction time at the beginning of a race when someone says, “GO!”.

‘We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture - imagine this - where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.’

Michelle Obama

Help us keep your children healthy

REFERENCES

http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us/AreYouPhysicallyEducated.aspx

http://www.phitamerica.org/Benefits_of_P_E__in_School.htm

http://www.shapeamerica.org/publications/resources/teachingtools/qualitype/whype.cfm