Killing PE is Killing Our Kids the Slow Way

In this article, the author discusses how physical education (PE) is being given less attention in schools, especially in the elementary level. The lack of physical activity is one of the reasons that lead to the increase in the number of obese children. School boards and administrators are making d...

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Published in:The Education digest 2005-10, Vol.71 (2), p.25
Main Author: Cook, Glenn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic Standards
Body Composition
Child Health
Children & youth
Departments
Educational Change
Educational Policy
Elementary Education
Elementary schools
Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluative Thinking
Federal Legislation
Middle School Students
Middle schools
Nutrition
Obesity
Physical Activities
Physical Activity Level
Physical Education
Physical Education Teachers
Physical Fitness
Presidents
Principals
School Districts
Secondary Education
Students
Superintendents
Urban Schools
Wellness
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Summary:In this article, the author discusses how physical education (PE) is being given less attention in schools, especially in the elementary level. The lack of physical activity is one of the reasons that lead to the increase in the number of obese children. School boards and administrators are making decisions to cut PE, thinking that it doesn't impact academic performance. Other schools are designing physical education programs to help students look at individual wellness. Among other things, the author discusses factors complicating the situation. Many elementary schools do not have certified PE teachers on their staff, with the result that they rely instead on classroom teachers to provide the instruction for the students. The author also discusses the project called, "Fitnessgram" which has been included in PE programs.
ISSN:0013-127X
1949-0275