Assignment 1 Project Analysis

EDU 533

IDENTIFIED NEED

Many schools cut physical education and physical education funding with the trust that more rigid classroom time would somehow encourage students to learn more. Students need sufficient amounts of physical exercise throughout the school day, not only does physical fitness prevent obesity and obesity-related issues, but it also improves students overall personal health. Physical education is critical to educating all students in grades K-12 and students should receive physical education on a daily basis. K-12 students should take all required physical education courses and have no substitutions, waivers, or exemptions should be permitted except for medical reasons. Physical fitness education should be recognized as part of the total education curriculum. Exercise directly impacts the behavior and development of the brain and physical activity has benefits beyond improved students grades, physical activity improves absenteeism, student’s dropout rates, and social connectedness (Graham, 2008).

LEANER CHARACTERISTICS
Gender
* Boys and Girls
Age
* 4 to 18 years old
Work experience * None from ages 4 to 15 and limited work experience 15 to 18
Education
* Levels K-12
Ethnicity
* All

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal
Provides an overview of health and skill related physical fitness, explains the purpose of physical education, provides guidelines for fitness administration, and describes appropriate core exercises:
Objectives
Quality physical education programs that address each of the six national standards serve as the foundation for improving personal health. Fitness will improve through sound instructional practices and providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to be physically active for a lifetime. Highly