Below the essay, you'll find Tip Sheets, Books, and further resources on this topic. Despite an act of Congress encouraging state and local governments and local educational agencies to provide daily physical education programs for all K-12 students, there is not a federal law mandating it.
Numerous studies indicate that physical education is essential to children's health.
School-based physical education classes are usually taught two periods a week by a certified physical education teacher. The goal of most programs is to help students enjoy physical activities and gain confidence in their abilities and skills. In recent years, physical education programs have widened their offerings from the traditional fare of softball, basketball and field hockey to include aerobics, nature hikes and wall-climbing. Most elementary school programs center on developing large muscles through activities such as kicking, jumping and tumbling. 2000 Families Plus The information contained in this publication is being provided with the understanding that Families Plus, LLC is not engaged in rendering legal, medical or other professional service.