1. By: Mitch Steckbauer

2. -Physical Education is that part of general education that contributes to the total growth and development of each child primarily through movement experiences. -Physical education is Movement education – through the body, of the body, and about the body in relation to exercise. *Here is an interesting video about physical literacy and education from our neighbors in Canada  Click Here 

3. *Here’s a fun movement activity from the Ice Age crew  Click Here 

4. -Gives children opportunity to be active every day. -Exposure to team sports to promote fitness and success through teamwork. -Teaches kids healthy lifestyle habits to adopt and importance of exercise and health. -Improvement of interpersonal skills and motivation and confidence. *Here’s a link to the PE Model Content Standards for California Public Schools  Click Here 

5. -Motor skills and movement competence -Understanding human movement principles -Personal health & wellness skills -Important social skills -Having regular physical activity can help reduce chance of diseases such as: heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and many more. -Exercise and nutrition also can help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults. *A great page about physical activity and health by the Center for Disease Control  Click Here 