High School PE Substitution Just the Facts!. And, In Ohio Ohio is one of only 13 states that allows a complete Physical Education exemption policy.

High School PE Substitution

Just the Facts!

And, In Ohio

Ohio is one of only 13 states that allows a complete Physical Education exemption policy

Ohio’s HS age population reported 55% inactivity levels (11% higher than national average)

Making Ohio’s HS age population 13% overweight or 4th highest in the nation in overweight

So, How Bad Is It?

In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and the New England Journal of Medicine report this generation will be the first in the history of this great nation whose life expectancy will be shorter than the generation before them – the first in US history!

Economic Costs Associated with Obesity are High

Direct and indirect health care costs of obesity and overweight: $98 billion in 20041,2

½ of costs publicly financed by Medicare or Medicaid1

For Obese Vs. Normal Weight Adults:

Healthcare costs 36% Higher

Medication costs 77% Higher

Obesity accounted for over 25% of the increase in

per capita health care costs between 1987 and 2014

1. Finkelstein EA, Fiebelkorn IC, Wang G. National medical spending attributable to overweight and obesity: How much, and who’s paying? Health Affairs 2003;W3;2192. Institute of Medicine. Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the balance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2005 3. Sturm R. The effects of obesity, smoking, and drinking on medical problems and costs. Health Affairs. 2002;21(2):245.4. Thorpe KE et al. The impact of obesity on risking medical spending. Health Affairs. 2004;W4:480.

Why it Matters

Most overweight children have at least 1 major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as:

– High cholesterol – High triglycerides – High insulin – High blood pressure

As well as increased Type 2 Diabetes Rates

What We Want

The American Heart Association & OAHPERD Advocate for the Following:

– All students get quality PE from K-12– Elementary students get 150 min/wk– Middle, Sr. High students get at least 225 min/wk– Ensure PE time can’t be waived or substituted– PE requirements met for HS graduation

We also know that …..

Physical fitness levels are positively related to academic test scores

Physical activity impacts brain activity

Regular physical activity improves mood, helps relieve depression, and increases feelings of well-being

California Association for HPERD (2001) study of Academic

Achievement and Physical Fitness

Students

N=954,000

Findings

5th Grade

N=353,000

Strong positive relationship between reading, math, and physical fitness test scores

7th Grade

N=322,000

Ditto, but even greater gains by students achieving 3 or more minimum fitness standards

9th Grade

279,000

Ditto, similarly for both boys and girls

Does Physical Education Equal Physical Activity?

National & Ohio Standard #3 Standard Three of the National Standards for Physical Education states that “a physically educated person participates regularly in physical activity” (NASPE, 2004a, p. 11). This standard connects what is done in physical education class with the lives of students outside of the classroom. The standard addresses the use of skills and knowledge learned in physical education class for participation in physical activities of one’s choosing.

Freshman/Sophomore OHIO CORE

Period 1 Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng

Period 2 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math

Period 3 Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci

Period 4 SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS

Period 5 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2

Period 6                

Period 7          HEALTH HEALTH

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Junior/Senior YearsOHIO CORE

Period 1 Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng

Period 2 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math

Period 3 Sci Sci Sci Sci Elective 4 Elective 4 Elective 4 Elective 4

Period 4 SS SS SS SS Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5

Period 5 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3        

Period 6                

Period 7     PE PE PE PE    

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Key Policy Questions?

Is a physical education substitution policy in the best interest of students?

Does such a policy directly benefit the education of the students?

What are the long-term implications of this policy on health care costs, worker productivity, and the health, welfare and well-being of our community?

Should we really adopt a physical education substitution policy?

To Learn More:

Contact:The Ohio Association for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD)

17 South High Street, Suite 200

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-221-1900

www.ohahperd.org