Can P.E. Class Really Make a Difference in Children’s Fitness?

I came across this article that brought up an interesting question as well as valid points for a solution. This article talks about how some children only receive physical activity in there programs at school. This article goes on to talk about how Exercise Science Professors are teaching the future Physical Educator to have time management in the classroom so that physical activity can be maximized.

Link: http://www.newswise.com/p/articles/view/531199/

Special Olympics Promo

Special Olympics

No Child Left Behind Legislative Alert

HR 3438
Link: http://ncppa.org/

Oregon Senate Passes Bill Mandating Physical Education Standards

The Oregon State Senate passed the House Bill 3141 on June 27th, 2007. The margin was 28 to 1. This bill included a minimum minute requirement for Physical Education in schools. The purpose of this bill is to fight the rising levels of obesity among Oregon's children. "Today Oregon took a strong step toward fighting an epidemic," said Senator Peter Courtney. "The return of physical activity to our classrooms will lead to healthier bodies and healthier minds for our children."

HB 3141 will require 150 minutes of Physical Education a week for grades K-5 and 225 minutes for grades 6-8. This bill will also provide $860,000 for a Department of Education grant program to assist school districts in hiring new Phys Ed. teachers and training current staff.

My question to this is if this bill is only directed toward K-8, what plan is there for the High School grades?

There is no cookie cutter solution

Physical Education Campaign

Shaq's Challenge

Shaq has a new reality TV series.

• The Pledge
  Make the commitment to make some changes in your life.
  
  
• Shaq's Daily Drills
  Don't be a slacker — get your workouts here.
  
  
• The President's Physical Fitness Test
  See how you stack up — your instructions and scorecard.
  
  
• Shaq's Snack Attack
  Don't put garbage in your mouth! Get your fast-food fixes and candy cures her.

Link: http://www.shaqsfamilychallenge.com/publicsite/index.aspx

Parents say childhood obesity is problem but half don't spot their kids as overweight.

Link to interesting article about parent's view of obesity. http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/22138/

New site for APU Physical Education Majors

Hey guys! Just wanted to say welcome to start off. Im trying to start a blog / website where we can all throw ideas around as well as keep everyone aware of event happening. I am going to try to keep up to date information and research on here so that everyone keep up with what is going on in the Physical Education world.