PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This isn’t the “PE” class from the past 
…the New PE…
“New PE” + New Beginnings =
SUCCESS!!
We Recognize:
SAT 9 Percentile
INCREASE IN FITNESS LEVEL =
INCREASE IN ACADEMICS 
Grade 9 SAT 9 and Physical Fitness Scores
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
67
51
35
38
21
24
1
2
43
28
31
3
4
58
45
37
5
6
Number of Fitness Standards Achieved
Reading
Mathematics
Higher academic achievement is associated with
higher levels of fitness in grade 9.
Students in grade 9 who meet minimum fitness
levels in three or more physical fitness areas show
the greatest gains in academic achievement.
The relationship between academic achievement
and fitness in grade 9 was greater in mathematics
than in reading, particularly at high fitness levels.
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1985
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Source: BRFSS, CDC.
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1987
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Source: BRFSS, CDC.
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1993
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1995
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1997
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Source: BRFSS, CDC.
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1999
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Source: BRFSS, CDC.
Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 2000
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
Source: BRFSS, CDC.
• Obesity* Trends Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 2002
(*BMI  30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
NOTE the
data range
and color
changes
We Believe a
Physically Educated Person…
 HAS learned skills necessary to perform a variety of
physical activities
IS physically fit
DOES participate regularly in physical activity
KNOWS the implications of and the benefits from
involvement in physical activities
VALUES physical activity and its contribution to a healthful
lifestyle
Accountability
Data
Collection
Cross-curriculum
Application
Interactive
Learning
Student
Motivation
Individual
Measurement
Documentation
The New
PE is All
About:
Healthy
Lifestyles
Objective
Assessment
Interactive
Testing
STATE GOAL 19: Acquire Movement Skills and Understand Concepts Needed to Engage in Healthenhancing Physical activity.
STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and Maintain a Health-enhancing Level of Physical Fitness Based Upon
Continual Self-assessment.
STATE GOAL 21: Develop Team-building Skills by Working With Others Through Physical Activity.
STATE GOAL 22: Understand Principles of Health Promotion and the Prevention and Treatment of
Illness and Injury.
State Goal 23. Understand Human Body Systems and Factors That Influence Growth and Development.
STATE GOAL 24: Promote and Enhance Health and Well-being Through the Use of Effective
Communication and Decision-making Skills.
WE ARE WORKING TO Meet
the National Association of Sport and Physical
Education National Standards
Students...
1. Demonstrate competency in motor skills and
movement patterns needed to perform a variety of
physical activities.
2. Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts,
principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to
the learning and performance of physical activities.
3. Participate regularly in physical activity.
4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of
physical fitness.
5. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior
that respects self and others in physical activity
settings.
6. Values physical activity for health,enjoyment,
challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Section 27-7 of Senate bill 211 redefined what is to be
included in Physical Education curriculum:
A physical education course of study shall include a
developmentally planned and sequential curriculum that
fosters the development of movement skills, enhances
health-related fitness, increases students’ knowledge, offers
direct opportunities to learn how to work cooperatively in a
group setting, and encourages healthy habits and attitudes
for a a healthy lifestyle.
A physical education course of study shall provide
students with an opportunity for an appropriate
amount of daily physical activity and must be a part
of the regular school curriculum and not extracurricular in nature or organization.
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BE A ROLE MODEL TO YOUR CHILD
*30-60 minutes daily moderate physical activity
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO EXERCISE DAILY AND TO FIND
ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
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•
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS /STATE
SENATORS / REPRESENTATIVES
Eliminate waivers, keep physical education requirements…let’s take
care of our future….now!
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PARTNER WITH OUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Financially assist, provide materials for teambuilding, be a guest
speaker, donate fitness equipment….the possibilities are endless!