Why have Physical
Education (PE)?
Improved physical fitness
Skill and motor skill
development
Provides regular, healthful
physical activity
Teaches self discipline
Facilitates development of
student responsibility for
health and fitness
Influence moral
development, leadership, and
cooperation
Stress relief and a chance to
release tension and anxiety
Strengthened peer
relationships
Improvement in self esteem
and self confidence
Development of respect for
your classmates and yourself
Experience setting and
achieving goals
Improved scores on
standardized tests!
PE and Academic
Scores Study Physical
After research in Finland shows
that children who engage in physical Education at
activity do better academically than
those who are sedentary. Children who
receive more unstructured outdoor play
GMIS
perform better
Heres the research:
- 2 private schools in Texas participated
Students received four 15 minute recess
breaks each day
- Students participated in a character
building curriculum taught 3 times per
week for 20 minutes about reducing
bullying and improving self esteem
Study Results:
- 30% improved focus/social growth
- 25 percent decrease in off-task
behaviors like fidgeting
- Improved math and reading scores
- Increased motivation/productivity
"Program Proves More Recess Mr. Taylor Shields
Improves Academic Performance And
Health and PE Student Teacher
Behavior". Shape America. N.p., 2017.
Web. 21 Feb. 2017. from Penn State University
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Fitness: Soccer Club
The Amazing PE Race Swim Club
Youth Lacrosse Club
My name is Taylor Shields and I Volleyball:
am a student at Penn State Bumping/Setting Governor Mifflin Sports
University. Academy
Underhand serve
Throughout my life I have Summer 2017
always been passionate about Gameplay
20 sports camps and clinics
being physically active and have
participated in many activities
including basketball, soccer, Mifflin Area YMCA:
swimming, lacrosse, track, Upcoming PE Units:
Great resource for many
volleyball, and more! Lacrosse
activities and sports!
As a teacher I hope to inspire Fitness Assessments
and promote a lifetime of
Softball Local Fitness Facilities:
physical activity and wellness
for all of my students! Be active, Tennis Numerous gyms, fitness
have fun! Field Day centers and wellness centers