THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS KYLE MUCKLEY High School Administrators.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN

SCHOOLS

K Y L E M U C K L E Y High School Administrators

THE FACTS

* The percentage of overweight children and adolescents in the US has nearly tripled since the early 1970’s

* According to the YRBSS most recent national survey in 2013, 13.7 percent of high school students were obese, and 16.6 percent were overweight.

* One in three U.S. kids is overweight or obese, but only six states adhere to standards from the National Association of Sports and Physical Education

Katie - February 15, 2011

THE FACTS

> There was an increase from 1999 to 2013 in the prevalence of students nationwide who were obese (10.6 percent to 13.7 percent) and who were overweight (14.2 percent to 16.6 percent)

> Childhood obesity has been linked to• diabetes, • high blood pressure• depression• anxiety• poor academic performance

THE FACTS

◊ Just three states have 20 minutes of mandatory elementary-school recess a day

◊ Teachers have a unique opportunity to instill lifelong health and fitness habits in students through nutritional education, gym activities, yoga, and even purposeful play at recess

◊ Many schools, however, lack the basic equipment needed to bring these initiatives to life

A SIMPLE WEIGHT ROOM

CREATIVE FITNESS PROGRAMS

THE RESEARCH

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago analyzed results of a survey sent to every state except Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming, in which administrators in 1,761 schools and 690 school districts were asked questions about physical education (P.E.) policies, practices, and nutrition at their schools. Their responses were compared with information collected about state laws and school district policies related to P.E. and recess.

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THE RESEARCH

Researchers found that the 4% of schools in the six strong states or districts were nearly three times more likely to meet the 150-minute recommendation

In comparison, 17 states and 29% of school districts were considered weak

Twenty-four states and 67% of school districts had NO P.E. policies

THE RESEARCH

When it comes to mandatory recess, five states were ranked weak.

39 had no recess law.

Just 19% of school districts required daily recess.

17% required some recess but less than 20 minutes a day.

64% had no recess policy at all

Researchers found a significant either-or effect : schools that met the recess standards were less likely to meet the P.E. guidelines, and vice versa.

THE TRUTH

• It’s not surprising that so few schools are embracing the exercise guidelines. There are only so many hours in the school day, and budget cuts and increased testing pressure means most schools decide that physical activity is not critical

• Sandy Slater, an assistant professor of health policy and administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago, says that’s a mistake. Other studies have identified a link between increased physical activity and academic achievement

• Dr. Kristine Madsen of the University of California, San Francisco, provocatively suggests that “lack of physical activity may be a far greater public health problem than obesity.”

FITNESS IS FUN!

BENEFITS ■ Physical education prepares children to be physically and

mentally active, fit and healthy...for life.  Here are some of the many benefits children receive from a quality Physical Education Program:

healthful physical activity. teaches self discipline an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety improve self-confidence and self-esteem

BENEFITS CONT.

• Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness

• Influences moral development

• Leadership

• Increases cooperation with others

• Reduces stress

BENEFITS CONT.

Respect – PE helps you respect your body, classmates and

teammates

Experience in setting goals

Improved academics

BENEFITS CONT.

Look at the brain functioning after just 20 minutes of walking.  Getting kids to move helps strengthen and stimulate their brains. This is why so many recent research studies are showing increased fitness = improved academics.  Note: The blue color represents inactivity in the brain - See more at:

FITNESS UP=ACADEMICS UP

Healthier students are better learners

Can improve concentration levels

Can increases attentiveness

FITNESS UP=ACADEMICS UP

CONCLUSION

• Physical education plays an important part in helping students maintain the skills and knowledge needed to select physical activities to use throughout their lives

• Children engaged in daily physical education show superior motor fitness, academic performance, and attitude towards school versus their counterparts who did not participate in daily physical education

• Physical education learning offers a unique opportunity for problem solving, self-expression, socialization, and conflict resolution.

CONCLUSIONS CONT.

• Physical competence builds self esteem and enhances feelings of well-being and efficacy

• Quality physical education programs enhance the development of both competence and confidence in performing motor skills

• Attitudes, habits, and perceptions are critical for continuous participation in physical activity

REFERENCES

http://www.donorschoose.org/blog/2011/02/teachers-vs-childhood-obesity/?gclid=CJ2Gw8S4yMMCFUMjgQodTrYARQ#sthash.Wos1cWuq.dpuf

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Physical Education is Critical to a Complete Education (continued). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Physical_Education/?page=2

Rochman, B., & Rochman, B. (n.d.). Childhood Obesity: Most U.S. Schools Don’t Require P.E. Class or Recess | TIME.com. Retrieved February 16, 2015, from http://healthland.time.com/2011/12/07/childhood-obesity-most-u-s-schools-dont-require-p-e-class-or-recess

Study of High School Students (2013). (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from http://stateofobesity.org/high-school-obesity/

What Are the Benefits of Physical Education in School? (2015, January 28). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/529108-what-are-the-benefits-of-physical-education-in-school/