Sidney Physical Education

Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. John F.Kennedy

Welcome

My program is crucial to giving these students an opportunity to grow and foster a love of physical education,nutrition and an active lifestyle.

Why keep this program?

• Addresses students needs for physical fitness
• Provides a service that is lacking in this community
• Contributes to the achievement of cognitive and physical health, through curriculum based sequencing through activities and also experiences. (DODEA)

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• Classes vary in skill and level
• Differentiation is taken into consideration for all students to be successful
• My program follows Federal and State standards that align with Common Core and NAPSE standards.

Why does it matter?

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• According to the World Health Organization "one of the most important ways to prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and a range of debilitating alignments, is through physical activity." (Peaceful Playground, 2016)

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• Physical activity is said to help cut down health problems, this is a benefit to our economy now as well as in the future. There will be lower medical costs and it will also benefit insurance companies.(Peaceful Playground, 2016)

In P.E. classes students do so much more than "games"
DID YOU KNOW?

My physical Education class teaches much more than techniques, we are teaching students to work together, cooperation, to negotiate and play fair. These are all skills that will be needed when students graduate and are in the real world.

THESE SKILLS.....
help create and build "positive sense of identity."
(Datko, 2015)

"Regular activity during the school day is strongly associated with higher concentration levels as well as more directed, composed behavior." (Datko, 2015)

A GREAT BENEFIT OF P.E....
P.E. is a great benefit for mental health, it helps with depression, anxiety and sleep.

What are the ramifications of cutting the P.E. program?

We live in a time where technology has been pushed to the forefront and physical activities are on the back burner

We are seeing an increase in medical issues and medical costs that continue to grow.

We are raising the most sedentary and unhealthy generation in American history.(Kelso, 2015)

We need to keep P.E.

We need to keep P.E. as part of the curriculum. It is crucial to show our students the benefits of physical activity and healthy living. We are in a place to make change. We can be the difference!

How Sidney can help???

By allowing our program to stay in place....

We can play a huge role on helping children grow, learn about, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
we can show students a well rounded and diverse understanding of physical acitivy.
We can give children the ability to make smart choices, resulting in less health risks as they grow.
We can educate the whole child!!
We will teach character traits of goal setting, perseverance, cooperation, sportsmanship.

We will provide

• Healthy activities
• Ways to reduce stress, self discipline, build relationships through collaboration.
• Give tools and knowledge to creating a positive self image.
• Cross curriculm activities
• Enhanced health and physical fitness.

We will maintain cutting edge curriculum that will align with Federal and State regulations and standards. NAPSE and Common Core Standards and will be revisited throughout the school year.

We need to be the change that this world needs... WHY NOT START HERE?

References

Communications, D. (2017). Physical Education. Retrieved 2018, from https://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/PE/index.cfm

Datko, A. (2015, May 05). What Are the Benefits of Physical Education in School? Retrieved July 19, 2018, from https://www.livestrong.com/article/529108-what-are-the-benefits-of-physical...
Healthy Schools. (2018, April 09). Retrieved July 22, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/physicalactivity/facts.htm

Kelso, Charlotte. “The Importance of Physical Education.” Rss, 2015, www.veanea.org/home/1000.htm.
Pangrazi, R. P., & Beighle, A. (2013). Dynamic physical education for elementary school children. Harlow, Essex, England: Pearson.
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools. (2017, December 27). Retrieved July 21, 2018, from https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/benefits-of-physical-activity-in-school/