K-12 PHYSICAL

ZARIA HALL-BARTON EDUCATION

PROGRAM
 DEFINITION

• Physical education is an academic subject that provides a planned, sequential, K-12

standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills,
knowledge and behaviors for healthy, active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-
efficacy and emotional intelligence.
• Here is a link that will help you get a better understanding of the national goals and
standards for K-12 Physical Education.
https://www.shapeamerica.org/uploads/pdfs/National-Standards-Flyer-rev.pdf
 WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

• Physical Education is important because it introduces students to a variety of skills and

movements that can be used throughout their lifetime to stay physically active. It is
known that keeping kids active keeps them out of trouble. It helps with decreasing
tobacco usage, unhealthy dietary behaviors, inactivity, alcohol and other drugs usage,
sexual risk behaviors and violence/injuries. It is important students’ benefit through
fitness during school in a physical, social, emotional, and cognitive way.
 DATA – OBESITY RATES

• According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity was 18.5% and affected about 13.7 million children and adolescents.
• Obesity prevalence was 13.9% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 18.4% among 6- to 11-year-olds, and 20.6% among 12- to 19-year-olds.
• Many factors contribute to childhood obesity, including: Genetics, metabolism—how your body changes food and oxygen into energy
it can use, eating and physical activity behaviors, community and neighborhood design and safety, short sleep duration, and negative
childhood events
• Genetic factors are difficult to change. However, people and places can play a role in helping children achieve and maintain a healthy
weight. Changes in the environments where young people spend their time—like homes, schools, and community settings—can make
it easier for youth to access nutritious foods and be physically active. Schools can adopt policies and practices that help young people
eat more fruits and vegetables, eat fewer foods and beverages that are high in added sugars or solid fats, and increase daily minutes of
physical activity.
• Here is a link that provides anyone with tools and resources to help children and adolescents maintain a healthy weight and prevent
obesity. https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/resources/child-teen-resources.html
 EFFECTS ON LEARNING

• Increases concentration
• Increase attentiveness in the classroom
• Earn better grades
• Exhibit better behavior
 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Life-long fitness (Most Important)

• Reduces stress/anxiety
• Helps control weight/reduce obesity rates
• Reduce feelings of depression
• Boosts self-esteem
• Promotes psychological well-being
 HOW TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Incorporate classroom-based physical activities

• Encourage physical activity during recess and free time
• Share community sports facilities
• Work with local community to provide after-school physical activity programs for children and
teens
• Provide more vending machines that contain healthy options
• Encourage students to choose healthy options at breakfast and lunch time
• Pick healthy promoting companies to sponsor your school and athletics
 SOURCES

• https://www.hertzfurniture.com/buying-guide/healthy-environment/physical-education-be
nefits.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/facts.htm