The main message of the 1996 Report of the Surgeon General is that Americans can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including physical activity in their daily lives. This report supports quality , daily physical education in all public and private schools across the United States.
Quality is a key word.
Children's values are formed when they are young. Only positive, quality movement experiences in the formative years will insure staying active for a lifetime. It is time, therefore, for all teachers of physical education to join their State and National professional associations, read the journals published by these organizations, attend conferences and conventions, network with peers and attain or maintain currency in the field. It is time to erase the negative stereotypes surrounding the physical education profession and prove, once and for all, how valuable regular physical activity is for everyone , not just the athletically gifted, and how truly enjoyable it can be. Creative Aerobic Fitness .