1. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
California STAR Testing Program 2001
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2. Study on Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Study completed by the California Department of Education (released12/10/02)
Data included SAT 9 Mathematics and Reading plus Fitnessgram from 2001
Grades 5, 7, 9 (954,000 students)
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3. Key Finding
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Higher Achievement was associated with higher levels of fitness at each of the grade levels measured.
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4. Grade 5 Sat-9 and Physical Fitness Scores
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
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5. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Fifth Grade Results
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
353,000 Students
Strong relationship between reading, math and physical fitness
Greatest gains made by those students who met 3 or more fitness standards
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6. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Fifth Grade
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Mandated 200 instructional minutes of physical education every 10 school days (does not include recess or lunch)
Fitness and skill development emphasis
Well rounded, teacher guided program
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7. Grade 7 Sat-9 and Physical Fitness Scores
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
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8. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Seventh Grade Results
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
322,000 Students
Even greater gains seen when students meet 3 or more minimum fitness standards
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9. Seventh Grade
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Mandated 400 instructional minutes of physical education every 10 school days
Focus on understanding the relationship of fitness components to optimum health
Emphasizes personal goal setting in skills and fitness
Leads students to self sufficiency
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10. Grade 9 Sat-9 and Physical Fitness Scores
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
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11. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Ninth Grade Results
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
279,000 Students
A strong relationship shown for girls and boys
Math scores were higher than reading
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12. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Ninth Grade
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Mandated 400 minutes of physical education every 10 school days
Theme “Developing a Personalized Fitness Program for a Healthy Life-Style”
Emphasizes physiological, psychological, and social benefits of a healthy, active life-style
Leads to pursuit of excellence
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13. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Key Findings
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Strong relationship between fitness reading and math scores at each grade level.
Greatest gains made when students meet 3 or more minimum fitness standards.
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14. Recommendations
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Districts and school leaders need to prioritize our children’s health by insisting on quality physical education for all children.
It is time to use some of the resources provided for low performing schools for
ALL of the factors that are affecting academic achievement.
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15. Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Recommendations
Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
Districts have a responsibility to fund physical education mandates appropriately with the provided general fund allotments.
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