 | Why Is PE Important? | |
| Physical Education… | |
| Promotes positive lifelong healthy attitudes
Improves muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance
Improves self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control
Helps children establish and strive for achievable, personal goals | |
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| A Physically Educated Person… | |
| Has learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities
Is physically fit
Participates regularly in physical activities
Knows the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities | |
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| What Constitutes A Quality Physical Education Program? |
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| A quality Physical Education programs helps students: - Learn how to achieve and maintain physical fitness and healthy lifestyles
- Explore their unique physical talents
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of their responsibilities as citizens
- Develop positive character traits that will help them make good decisions about behavior that support their overall well-being
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 | What Can You Do? | |
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As a parent you can do a number of things in our community to promote quality Physical Education programs for your children. -
Join clubs that support Physical Education and Health. -
Talk to the Physical Education teachers and principals in your child's school about their program and how you can provide support. -
Encourage your children to practice skills and share information learned in Physical Education class. -
Set an example for your children by being physically active on a regular basis. Plan more physical activities that involve the entire family. Encourage your children to participate in physical activities outside of school. | |
