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This presentation will provide facts from

research to support the need for Physical

Activity.

Why is

Physical Education Important?

• Americans become increasingly less active with each year of age.

•Inactivity among children has now been linked to sedentary living among adults.

• Evidence now exists to show that inactive children and youth are likely to become inactive adults.

• Most chronic illnesses, such as

heart diseases, are a result of cumulative unhealthy lifestyles.

•What is done in childhood and youth

affects health later in life.

STATUS OF THE

NATION – A NEED

FOR CHANGE

• The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than doubled in the past 30 years.

•Inactivity and poor diet cause at least 300,000 deaths a year in the U.S.

•Fewer than 1 in 4 children get 20 minutes of vigorous activity every day of the week.

•About 1 in 4 children did not play on any sports teams, either at school or through community programs.

STATUS OF THE NATION –

A NEED FOR CHANGE

• Nearly half of young people aged 12-21 are not vigorously active on a regular basis.

• Physical activity declines dramatically with age during adolescence.

• Female adolescents are much less physically active than males.

STATUS OF THE NATION –

A NEED FOR CHANGE

• Enrollment in daily physical education classes dropped from 42% in 1991 to 25% in 1995.

•Only 19% of all high school students are physically active for 20 minutes or

more in physical education classes every day during the school week.

STATUS OF THE NATION –

A NEED FOR CHANGE

• More than 60% of adults do not achieve the recommended amount of regular physical activity.

• In fact, 25% of all adults are not active at all.• Inactivity increases with age.• Inactivity is more common among women

than men.• Inactivity is also more common among those

with lower income and less education.

What does Physical Activity do for the body?

What does Physical Activity do for the body?

• Helps Control Weight

Physical Activity

Healthy BonesLean Muscles

Joints

I feel better already!

BUILDS AND MAINTAINSBUILDS AND MAINTAINS

Physical Activity Reduces

Physical Activity ReducesBody fat percentage

Blood pressure in some adolescents with hypertension

Feelings of anxietyFeelings of depression

Moodiness

Physical ActivityMay Prevent or Delay

Physical Activity may also reduce

Risk of dying prematurely.Risk of dying from heart

disease.Risk of developing diabetes.

Risk of developing colon cancer.

PROMOTES BRAIN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Research Indicates that

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

WHICH LEADS TO IMPROVED COGNITIVE

PERFORMANCE

Brain Development

Research Indicates that Physical

Activity• Improves Short-Term Memory.

•Builds Heavier, More Synaptic Rich Brains.

by increasing the number of brain capillaries.

This happens with regular aerobic exercise.

This is a great

day for a

jog.

Activity improves cognitive performance

Regular exercise helps provide more glucose and oxygen to the brain.

Regular exercise also helps remove waste products like carbon dioxide.

Aerobic activity 3-4 days per week optimizes brain performance!

Preschool through Elementary

Examples are: Walking Running Jumping Changing speed of movement Changing direction of movement Maintaining balance while the body is in motion

Focus on developing basic motor skills needed for human movement.

To Increase Brain Growth & Development

Before the age of 10 years…

• Motor skills and pathways need to be

continually developed and reinforced.

At about age 10, the brain begins

prioritization. Only the most practiced

skills are kept and preserved.

Physical Activity will reinforce and

strengthen connections through sensory and motor experiences.

In order to promote brain growth and development

Through middle and High School

Require the learner to develop new motor skills.

Challenge the learner beyond the basic motor skills they should already possess.

Variety is the key!

People continue to develop

motor pathways in the brain.

After 10 years of age and

How do they do that?

NEW VIEW OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Greater health benefits can be achieved by gradually increasing the amount of physical activity in regard to these areas.

Frequency – how often physical activity is done (Measured by number of days active per week)

Intensity – how hard a person performs physical activity (Measured by heart rate)

Time – how long a person engages in physical activity (Measured by the clock)

Brain research clearly suggests:

Physical Education improves academic performance.

Why is Physical Education Important?

that sensory and motor experiences are imperative to reinforcing and strengthening brain connections.

Quality, Daily Physical Education Well-designed programs in schools

to increase physical activity in physical education classes have been shown to be effective.

A promising way to help people include more physical activity in their daily lives is…….

How much activity for Elementary ages?

At least 30-60 minutes on all or most days of the week.More than 60 minutes, up to several hours per day, is encouraged.There should be a balance of moderate to vigorous activity with rest period variation.Children should not have extended periods of inactivity.

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) offers these guidelines:

Note: All activity should be developmentally

and age appropriate.

Children and youth will only learn skills through continued participation in

physical activity.

Continued participation in physical activity provides children with the skills and confidence they need to participate

throughout their lifetime.

How much activity is needed for adolescents?

Daily physical activity is bestalmost daily is OK.

Surgeon General suggests

Activity can be part of play, games, sports, work,

transportation, recreation, physical education, or

planned exercise.The activity can be

performed in the context of the family, school or

community.

How much activity is needed for adults?

• Perform 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity 3-5 times per week.

• Incorporate lifelong wellness activities almost daily.

• Follow appropriate active lifestyle diet.

More Information can be received from

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE),

1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091

American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091

MORE INFORMATION• Center for Disease

Control (CDC)

4770 Buford Highway, NE

Atlanta, GA 30341

1-888-232-4674

• The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and SportsBox SGSuite 250 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20004

Baltimore County Public Schools Vision

All students will be physically educated, having acquired motor skills to perform a variety of physical activities, physical fitness knowledge, and intrinsic motivation to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle in an increasingly changing society.

Contact Baltimore County Public Schools Physical

Education

Fax: 410/887-4038

Mail: Office of Physical Education, ESS Greenwood Office Suite 315, 6901 Charles St., Towson, MD 21204

E-mail: snazelrod@bcps.org

Phone: 410/887-4014

Sally Nazelrod, Supervisor

Mike Mason, Resource

mmason2@bcps.org

Contact Baltimore County Public Schools Physical

Education

Mail: Offices of Health, Physical Education, and Fine Arts Dance ESS Greenwood Office Suite 315, 6901 Charles St., Towson, MD 21204

Phone: 410/887-4014Fax: 410/887-4038

E-mail: squinn@bcps.org

Sarajane Quinn, Coordinator

Contact Baltimore County Public Schools

Adapted Physical Education

Linda Webbert, Consultant

Mail: Office of Physical Education, APE, ESS Greenwood Office Suite 315, 6901 Charles St., Towson, MD 21204

Phone: 410/887-4014Fax: 410/887-4038

E-mail: lwebbert@bcps.org

The sun may set today,

Power Point Created by: Christy Rawlins

but when it rises tomorrow, you can exercise!

Physical Education Teacher Perry Hall High School

You have been a great audience.

Thank you.

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