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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Does PLT4M Align To Shape Standards?

PE 105
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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

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Physical activity can have an impact on cognitive skills and attitudes and academic behavior, all of which are important components of improved academic performance. These include enhanced concentration and attention as well as improved classroom behavor. But let’s remember we are talking about KIDS. So why is this happening?

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California State Standards For PE

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In the forward of the framework, the document states, “High-quality, standards-based physical education instruction helps students learn not only the skills and knowledge to be physically fit and active, it also gives them the confidence and positive attitude necessary to participate in physical activities.”

PE 52
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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. Statistics about the current state of child wellness. 12 Physical Education Articles Below are a sampling of different physical education articles from PLT4M.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Physical Literacy - Your 2024 Physical Education Development Goal

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We all know the importance Physical Education plays in nurturing well-rounded individuals. A key element that is gaining increasing attention is the concept of Physical Literacy. To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active.