1. Road to Teaching: K-12 Physical Education Clay Sherman, Ph.D. Department of Kinesiology California State University, Fullerton How to Help ALL Children Experience the Benefits of a Physically Active Lifestyle

2. The Problem?  American kids are becoming sitters!  American kids are getting fatter!  American kids are getting sicker!  American kids are getting sadder! Sears, Sears, & Foy, 2003 LEAN Kids

3. American kids are becoming sitters!  Our world makes it too easy for kids to be INACTIVE!

4. American kids are getting fatter!  At no time in history have American children been more overweight!  Nationally ~ one-third 2-19 year olds  overweight or obese.

5. American kids are getting sicker!  The Standard American Diet (SAD) and increasing childhood inactivity have contributed to epidemic proportional increases in type II diabetes occurring with young populations.

6. American kids are getting sadder!  The number of children on prescription mood-altering drugs (for anxiety, depression, etc.) has increased 300% over the last 10 years.

9. Some Solutions?  Many no or low cost opportunities for ALL children that maximize opportunities to move in ways that are rewarding and enjoyable!  Adults trained to help create these opportunities and model healthy living practices.

10. Best Solution! Daily, purposefully planned, developmentally appropriate, physical education for ALL children K-12. … adults trained to help create these opportunities and model healthy living practices  Physical Education Teachers. (Recent lawsuits in CA have increased elementary PE positions). … adults trained to help create these opportunities and model healthy living practices  Physical Education Teachers. (Recent lawsuits in CA have increased elementary PE positions). … opportunities for ALL children that maximize opportunities to move in ways that are rewarding and enjoyable! … opportunities for ALL children that maximize opportunities to move in ways that are rewarding and enjoyable!

11. PE Curricular Emphases  Exciting, creative movement activities (developmental appropriateness)  Maximum Participation  Variety and Choice (especially in later grades  8-12)  Emphasis on self improvement and personal interests

12. Resources Physical Education Framework: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/pe/cf/d ocuments/peframework2009.pdf

13. Resources SHAPE AMERICA – Society of Health and Physical Educators http://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/index.c fm