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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

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Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Another example schools can offer is a personal fitness class. For example, Ohio allows school districts to create an opt-out policy for various reasons.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home. Ready to Learn More?

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. We owe it to our kids to provide ample opportunity to explore physical fitness and health through physical education classes. The long-term goal is to help students pursue happy and healthy lifestyles.