2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION …the New PE … This isn’t the “PE” class from the past This isn’t the “PE” class from the past

3. “New PE” + New Beginnings = SUCCESS!!

4.  Higher academic achievement is associated with higher levels of fitness in grade 9.  Students in grade 9 who meet minimum fitness levels in three or more physical fitness areas show the greatest gains in academic achievement.  The relationship between academic achievement and fitness in grade 9 was greater in mathematics than in reading, particularly at high fitness levels. We Recognize: INCREASE IN FITNESS LEVEL = INCREASE IN ACADEMICS

6. Source: BRFSS, CDC. (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985

7. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1987 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: BRFSS, CDC.

8. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

9. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

10. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: BRFSS, CDC.

11. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: BRFSS, CDC.

12. Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: BRFSS, CDC.

13. (*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002 NOTE the data range and color changes

14. We Believe a Physically Educated Person… 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 the benefits from involvement in physical activities VALUES physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle

15. The New PE is All About: Data Collection Documentation Objective Assessment Interactive Testing Healthy Lifestyles Student Motivation Interactive Learning Cross-curriculum Application Accountability Individual Measurement

16. STATE GOAL 19: Acquire Movement Skills and Understand Concepts Needed to Engage in Health- enhancing Physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and Maintain a Health-enhancing Level of Physical Fitness Based Upon Continual Self-assessment. STATE GOAL 21: Develop Team-building Skills by Working With Others Through Physical Activity. STATE GOAL 22: Understand Principles of Health Promotion and the Prevention and Treatment of Illness and Injury. State Goal 23. Understand Human Body Systems and Factors That Influence Growth and Development. STATE GOAL 24: Promote and Enhance Health and Well-being Through the Use of Effective Communication and Decision-making Skills.

17. Students... 1. Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. 2. Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. 3. Participate regularly in physical activity. 4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 5. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. 6. Values physical activity for health,enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction. WE ARE WORKING TO Meet the National Association of Sport and Physical Education National Standards

18. Section 27-7 of Senate bill 211 redefined what is to be included in Physical Education curriculum: A physical education course of study shall include a developmentally planned and sequential curriculum that fosters the development of movement skills, enhances health-related fitness, increases students’ knowledge, offers direct opportunities to learn how to work cooperatively in a group setting, and encourages healthy habits and attitudes for a a healthy lifestyle. A physical education course of study shall provide students with an opportunity for an appropriate amount of daily physical activity and must be a part of the regular school curriculum and not extra- curricular in nature or organization.

20. BE A ROLE MODEL TO YOUR CHILD *30-60 minutes daily moderate physical activity ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO EXERCISE DAILY AND TO FIND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS /STATE SENATORS / REPRESENTATIVES Eliminate waivers, keep physical education requirements…let’s take care of our future….now! PARTNER WITH OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Financially assist, provide materials for teambuilding, be a guest speaker, donate fitness equipment….the possibilities are endless!