PE + Health =
Thriving Students Health & Physical Education is where students learn: ê Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all ages and stages of life; ê Critical personal and social skills to help manage emotions and handle daily tasks and challenges; ê Important character values such as resilience, fairness, respect, equality, and inclusion.
SCHOOLS CAN INFLUENCE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
92%
PE in Schools and Long Term Effects
Nearly of students that attended health education class believe it is important to their future health.
41.10%
Children who have PE are
2.5 times
16.30%
more likely to be active adults
Physical Activity Council. 41,000 Interviews on Sedentary Lifestyles. 2010.
Findings from 2016 myCollegeOptions®/SHAPE America research study: National sample includes 132,096 high school students.
ACTIVE & HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE BETTER LEARNERS Students Build Personal and Social Skills in Health & PE
Average Composite of 20 Student Brains Taking the Same Test
Example: Students in Health & PE build skills to set personal goals and manage stress & anxiety.
Health & PE Example: Students in Health & PE build skills in conflict resolution and interpersonal communication.
BRAIN AFTER SITTING QUIETLY
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Social and Emotional Learning Framework.
shapeamerica.org/states
BRAIN AFTER 20 MINUTE WALK
Hillman, C.H. The Effect of Acute Treadmill Walking on Cognitive Control & Academic Achievement in Preadolescent Children. 2009.
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