...Running Around Physical Education It is no secret that America has become an overweight country, yet having mandatory physical education is still a growing debate in the U.S. Physical education can help the emergent obesity rates, along with many other problems that exercise aids. Most students that are not in a sport are not receiving the exercise that they need to be healthy. P.E. should be a required course for all students that are not participating in a physical school sport already. Physical education classes are necessary in schools because they can help reduce obesity rates in the U.S. and keep children in better shape. According to Time Magazine, one in three U.S. children is overweight or obese (Rochman). With America’s obesity rates continuously increasing, the government should do whatever they can to lower these rates, and mandatory P.E. is a step they can take. Lately, children are becoming lazier, eating worse, and playing too many video games, all things that can contribute to being overweight. Being overweight or obese can lead to serious health issues, like high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and gallbladder disease. In the article “Va. Senate Approves Requiring Physical Education,” the author claims that doctors are finding more obese-related diseases in young patients, like Type 2 Diabetes and cardiac disease, which were only found in adults before. One doctor even had a patient that weighed 200 pounds at the age of 11, and his obese weight...
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...Eliminating Physical Education Physical education is required in every American high school. Physical education programs engage students in regular physical activity and help students acquire skills and habits necessary to pursue an active lifestyle. There is evidence showing that Physical education can promote better classroom learning by keeping kids more on task and improving concentration. Physical education not only provides physical activity that can help a child in the short-term, but it can also teach students the behavioral and movement skills that will help them be physically active later in life. There are many reasons why physical education should be required, but perhaps the most important are that Physical education is good for one’s health, helps relieve the students stress, and it helps students develop healthy habits. Obesity is a very common problem faced by numerous American kids, which if not taken care of in time, can lead to many lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes in the long run. Deprived physical choices in high school can develop into something life threatening when students reach adult hood. Some students may not care about the future; however, by maintain a healthy lifestyle now; students can enjoy life without being teased for having extra body fat which can ruin their self-esteem. In addition to healthy affects for the body, physical education can also has a positive effect on a person mentally. Often times, students...
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...Fall 2014 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 109-102-MQSection 27 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – Paddling Skills Mondays 1130 - 1330 in Room C-0137 PLUS Two Saturdays, September 20 and October 4 Course Weighting (0-2-1) for 1 credit Prerequisites: None 1. GENERAL INFORMATION – DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course Competency: To improve effectiveness when practicing a physical activity. Teacher name: Karen Oljemark Office: Room C-114A Telephone: 514 457-6610, extension 5746 Office Hours Posted on Omnivox and on my office door. E-mail contact: karen.oljemark@johnabbott.qc.ca 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Course Description In this compressed course, the student will learn the basics of paddling various small craft (canoes, kayaks, dragon boats etc.) on various local waterways. Compressed Course: Mondays 1130 – 1330 PLUS two Saturdays September 20 and October 4. IMPORTANT: You must also reserve the Emergency Cancellation Day of Sunday September 28, 2014. The College reserves the right to reschedule the course trip in case of unforeseen emergency. IMPORTANT: You must also reserve the Emergency Cancellation Day of Sunday September 28, 2014. The College reserves the right to reschedule the course trip in case of unforeseen emergency. 2.2 Course in the Context of General Education The teachers in General Education believe that students should achieve some depth of knowledge in the specific disciplines offered in their programs...
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...Physical education classes are some of the most important classes that a student will take. Unlike other classes taken, they teach lessons that can be used throughout a persons entire life. These lessons can help the student by teaching them the foundations of wellness, helping them maintain good physical well being. In many cases they are the only opportunity for students to learn how to take care of themselves physically. I interviewed four people, my niece and nephew, both high school students at Durant high school in Florida and I also interviewed my sister who has a child in elementary school and my mother in law, a school administrator at Mitchel High school. I asked them questions pertaining to the experiences they have had in their physical education class. High school Physical Education classes are different from elementary and middle school classes. In Florida where my niece and nephew go to school, there are many physical education electives to choose from if the student wanted to stay active their entire high school career, but they are only required to take two classes. Personal fitness is one in which they students learn about wellness, healthy eating habits and the basics of weightlifting, stretching and aerobics. The other required class is Team Sports, in this class the students learn about different sports, the rules and purpose of the sports and the ethics involved in team sports. Wesley Carney is a sophmore in high school, he plays baseball on...
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...California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Publishing Information When the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve was adopted by the California State Board of Education on January 12, 2005, the members of the State Board were the following: Ruth Green, President; Glee Johnson, Vice President; Ruth Bloom, Don Fisher, Ricky Gill, Reed Hastings, Joe Nuñez, Bonnie Reiss, Suzanne Tacheny, and Johnathan Williams. This publication was edited by Sheila Bruton and Faye Ong, working in cooperation with Dianne Wilson-Graham, Consultant, Professional Development and Curriculum Support Division. It was prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press: the cover and interior design were created and prepared by Paul Lee; typesetting was done by Jeannette Reyes. It was published by the Department, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901, and was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. © 2006 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN 978-0-8011-1605-6 Acknowledgments The following educators were appointed by Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to assist in the development of the Physical Education Model Content Standards...
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...Importance of Physical Education in Elementary Schools Importance of Physical Education in Elementary Schools Chris Williams ECE 315 Terri Malone June 6, 2011 Importance of Physical Education in Elementary School Physical education is sometimes viewed as merely a chance for students to have fun, get the wiggles out. The fact is physical education is so much more important to the health and well being of all children. A strong physical education program can strongly promote students to be active and healthy through out their life time. Having an adequate physical education program can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, increase a child self esteem, prevent childhood obesity, and increase test scores in children. Regular physical activity is associated with a healthier longer life and with a lower risk of heart disease. “Current recommendations are for children to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day (www.everdaychoices.org)”. Children spend over half of their day at school, so it’s reasonable to require that they should get at least 30 minutes of that time at school. Heart disease is a growing epidemic among Americans. Laying down a foundation that encourages children to get physical helps reduce the risk of them developing this disease later in life. In a systematic review of physical education programs over a six month time frame showed that exercise program...
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...goal setting. The purpose of this self-instructional unit is for physical education students to be able to gain great achievement of their physical fitness level as measured by the 20m pacer test through goal setting. This self-instructional unit will guide the students through the process of setting goals and tracking their fitness results as they go along. This self-instructional unit will begin with teaching students the importance of setting goals, what the difference is between long range, medium range, and short range goals. Students will then be required to set a medium range fitness goal on the 20m pacer test that will be 2 months down the road. Students will then set a two...
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...Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division of Adolescent and School Health www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth Revised Version — July 2010 (Replaces April 2010 Early Release) Acknowledgments: This publication was developed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) under contract #200-2002-00800 with ETR Associates. Suggested Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The association between school-based physical activity, including physical education, and academic performance. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2010. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary . 5 Introduction . 8 Methods 10 Conceptual Definitions . 10 Inclusion Criteria . 10 Identification of Studies that Met the Inclusion Criteria . 11 Classification of Studies . 11 Study Coding Process . 12 Data Analysis . 13 Results . 14 School-Based Physical Education Studies . 16 Recess Studies . 19 Classroom Physical Activity Studies . 21 Extracurricular Physical Activity Studies . 24 28 Summary . Overall Findings . 28 Findings for Physical Activity by Context...
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...Running head: RESEARCH CRITIQUE Research Critique of “Physical Education Teaching Methods” Jerome T. Gardner Columbia Southern University March 2011 Research Critique of “Physical Education Teaching Methods” Introduction The introduction of this article does give you a sense of importance of the problem in physical education. The area being talked about in this article is An instructional model is a "plan or pattern that can be used to shape curriculums (long-term courses of studies), to design instructional materials, and to guide instruction in the classroom or other settings" (Joyce & Weil, 1980, p. 1). The authors then go on about to say improvement in physical education to be an educational outcome and do not see the need to include additional outcomes. The absolute priority clearly requires applicants to propose projects that address physical education. More specifically, the absolute priority requires every applicant to develop, expand, or improve its physical education program and address its State's physical education standards. Statement of the problem The purpose of this study “is to analyze and evaluate and give insightful, critical, and logical to the points the authors made”. While the authors do list a purpose for the study they do not have a well-defined problem statement. They do say that a message from the school district, but they do not say how it would be beneficial. Review of Literature The literature review that was done by the authors...
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...Physical education Physical education equipment in Calhan, Colorado. Physical education, Phy. Ed., or PE, also known in many Commonwealth countries as physical training or PT,[1] is an educational course related to the physique of the human body. It is taken during primary and secondary education and encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting to promote health.[2] Asia[edit] In South Korea, it is mandatory for pupils to take a total of 3 hours of physical education through primary and secondary level schools[citation needed] In Singapore, pupils from primary school through junior colleges are required to have 2 hours of PE every week, except during examination seasons. Pupils are able to play games like football, badminton, captain ball, and basketball during most sessions. Unorthodox sports such as touchball, fencing, and skateboarding are occasionally played. In more prestigious secondary schools and in junior colleges, sports such as golf, tennis, shooting, and squash are played. A compulsory fitness exam, NAPFA, is conducted in every school once every year to assess the physical fitness of the pupils.[citation needed] Pupils are given a series of fitness tests (Pull-ups/Inclined pull-ups for girls, standing broad jump, sit-ups, sit-and-reach and 1.6 km for primary [10- to 12-year-olds]/2.4 km for secondary and junior college levels [13- to 18-year-olds]). Students are graded by gold, silver, bronze or fail. NAPFA for pre-enlistees serves...
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...DE LA SALLE LIPA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES Physical Education Department General Guidelines in PE Class A. ON ATTENDANCE 1. Prompt and regular attendance in PE class is required of all students. 2. Attendance will be checked twice; before the start of the class and before dismissal. 3. Students are expected to attend the class regularly, actively participate in all class activities including other activities required in the course. 4. Attendance is counted from the first regular class regardless of the time of enrollment. 5. A student will be marked absent if he/she leaves the PE class without asking permission from the teacher concerned. 6. A student who incurs 2 absences will be reported to the Guidance Office. 7. Students will not be given any probable make-up for the activities missed due to unexcused absence. 8. For prolonged absence, a student shall present a medical certificate signed by a medical doctor and/ or a letter of excuse from the parents or guardian and a certificate of excuse of absence issued by the Discipline Office to the teacher concerned. 9. Special consideration may be given to students for valid reasons such as certified prolonged illness upon approval by the Dean. B. ON UNIFORM 1. Students shall be in complete PE uniform during PE class. 2. A student will not be allowed to attend PE class if not in complete PE uniform. C. ON TARDINESS and Absences 1. All students are...
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...the Physical Education National Curriculum, and the impact of the teaching upon the response of pupils in relation to learning. Use literature; autobiography, personal reflection, questionnaire and observation data; and unit materials to support your responses to the following: Some pupils are very good at reading the spaces in team sports, while others read music fluently. Some find mental calculations easy; some are good at constructing 3D objects; some express ideas elegantly through dance (Arthur and Cremin, 2010: 278). It is clear from this quote alone that dance has an important role to play within the development of learning of some pupils. Tinning (2009) believe that the holistic approach incorporated within the teaching and leaning in dance is essential to allow a child’s full, embodied experience, seeking to nurture ‘thinking bodies’ and ‘moving minds’. Dance can provide an ideal vehicle through which children can start to explore and establish confidence in the processes, appreciating, composing and performing which are three ‘key factors in determining teaching and learning programs’ Smith-Autard (1994:1). Schools that incorporate dance programs within their curriculum have found that the educational experiences for both learners and staff members alike are enriched (Meyer, 2010). From these pieces of research numerous benefits of learning through dance can be observed and support the many attempts to include dance as part of the Physical Education National...
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...Throughout my four years at Watertown High School I participated in physical education class during three different semesters. Freshman year I had Ms. Taylor and both junior and senior year I had physical Education with Mr. Smith. All years were great experiences that I learned a lot through out that I will be able to carry along with me outside of Watertown High School. Although many things were memorable for me, the most memorable time for me would have to be climbing the wall during freshman year of High School. Going into high school was a big change in itself for all eighth graders moving into a new school with new teachers, new students, and a different way of learning. Climbing the rock wall was something in project adventure that was going beyond some individuals comfort zones and may have been something individuals would never imagine themselves doing in gym at high school. For me, I was always afraid of heights I was afraid of looking down when climbing tall sets of stairs, I was scared of going down the tall drop on roller coaster, I was afraid of climbing the wall and being so far off of the ground. Although in project adventure we learned a lot about trust in which you have to trust each other, knowing that they are there to support you at all times, sometimes people still felt scared if something was outside of their comfort zone. A big thing in climbing the wall was trusting yourself and knowing that you could do it if you didn’t think of anything but wanting to...
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...The children in school now are not getting the full education that they deserve. With the recent downturn of the economy, many have been forced to give up things we took for granted in the past. The school system has been hit particularly hard by the recession and has been forced to make a long list of cuts to their programs. Most of the programs that have been chosen to be cut are either the art or after school programs, if not both. The effects of these programs being canceled is having a larger effect on the children than most would like to admit to. Some of the negative effects of these programs being canceled are the lack of creative expression and exploration; children who need extra assistance are no longer able to receive it, and an increased chance that children might fall into gangs. These are all challenges that children face when a well-rounded education and available support system are deemed expendable and canceled. Before we jump directly into the negative effects of these programs being forced to close, it’s important to understand why they were closed. What we have now come to call the Great Recession has had a disastrous and tolling effect on the entire word. The global economic bubble bursting left a monstrous vacuum of money leading to everyone from the average person on the street to the federal government desperately short on cash. In an attempt to stay afloat most, if not all, organizations had to make cuts to the programs they offered. The programs that...
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...Palmer Cutbacks in Music, Art and Physical Education School is where we all gain basic knowledge. It is where we learn what we need to live and then get interested in what we will excel at later in life. Many students want to grow up to be a lawyer, doctor or a teacher but for some students, it is the dream of being a famous musician, artist or athlete. With education budget cuts and the motion for higher standardized test scores on the raise, many schools have been forced to cut some of their programs. Those hardest hit are music, art and physical education classes. The issue is that cutting these programs may do more harm to students than good. Studies have shown that music, art and physical activity have many positive effects on student development and learning. Physical education has become especially important today. With childhood obesity become an increasing problem, physical health and proper nutrition has become a great concern. Music and art also have also shown to have an impact on physical development. These are the classes and programs that promote creativity, self-expression and individuality, and for many students are the classes that they look the most forward to and are often the highlight of their day. By taking them away are we not robbing our students of the opportunity to learn through different mediums? What about the future musicians, artists and athletes? Are we not robbing...
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