P.S. 101Q
Physical Education Program
In May, 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), presented the findings of a new comprehensive CDC report on physical activity, physical education and academic performance. "This new CDC report documents that school-based physical activity programs may help improve academic achievement, as well as other factors that can positively influence academic achievement in children," said Dr. Howell Wechsler, division director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Among the findings:
Increasing or maintaining time dedicated to physical activity does not adversely impact academic performance. Studies suggest there may be a range of possible benefits for some students, including developing a stronger sense of self, fostering educational aspirations, maintaining interest in class, encouraging homework completion, and reducing dropout rates.
There is evidence that school-based physical activity may help improve academic achievement (such as grades and standardized test scores) and factors that can positively influence academic achievement (such as concentration, attention, and improved classroom behavior).
Collectively, the findings from this review support the Healthy People 2010 Objective that calls upon the Nation's schools to require daily physical education for all students and NASPE's recommendations for a comprehensive school-based physical activity program. Taking all of the evidence into account, schools should strive to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes quality physical education and comprehensive physical activity programs as defined by national recommendations.
As a parent, you have a role to play in supporting your child to become active, and in making quality physical education and physical activity a reality in your local school. NASPE has produced a new brochure for parents, school administrators and policymakers called Active Kids and Academic Performance: The Positive Impact of School-Based Physical Education and Physical Activity. The brochure is funded by GeoMotion Group. Download this valuable resource at: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/letsmoveinschool/upload/NASPE-AcademicsBrochureFINAL.pdf .
Share a copy with your school principal, local PTA, and other parents who are equally interested in supporting quality physical education at your local school.
Encourage your child to be physically active every day. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend 60 minutes of physical activity for children and adolescents each day. As a parent, promote physical activity your child enjoys – bike riding, basketball, and playing with friends among others. It’s OK to spread out the physical activity as well. For example, walking to the bus for 10 minutes, engaging in physical education for 30, and raking leaves for 20 minutes would equal the recommended 60 minutes. Also, don’t underestimate the power of your example; if you are active your child is more likely to be active as well. Be active together, have fun, and enjoy the new school year!
Be active together, have fun, and enjoy the new school year!
Ms. Giaimo
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P.S. 101Q Health and
Physical Education Grading Rubric
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Preparedness
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Student is always prepared with
appropriate clothing and sneakers for
PE, and a pen/pencil for health
education lessons. |
Student has been “unprepared” for PE
class up to 3 times |
Student has been “unprepared” for health
lessons and/or PE class more than 3
times |
Student is almost always unprepared for
health lessons and/or PE class. |
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Participation
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Student contributes to health education
discussions and always makes a strong
effort to participate in PE activities.
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Student participates in health education
discussions and generally attempts
activities during PE class |
Student is reluctant to participate in
health education discussions and PE
activities. |
Student rarely contributes to health
education discussions and requires
frequent reminders to participate in PE
activities. |
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Attitude
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Student is always respectful to
classmates and the teacher, and plays
cooperatively with classmates. Student
demonstrates excellent sportsmanship. |
Student is generally respectful and
cooperative with teacher and classmates
and shows good sportsmanship. |
Student has had 5 or more incidents of
being disrespectful, uncooperative, or
demonstrating lack of sportsmanship.
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Student is often disrespectful and/or
uncooperative and shows poor
sportsmanship. |
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Effort & Achievement
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Student
demonstrates keen understanding of
health education concepts and rules of
activities and sports. Student puts
forth strong effort and personal growth
in fitness and knowledge of team
activities/sports. |
Student
demonstrates understanding of health
education concepts and rules of
activities and sports. Student puts
forth good effort and demonstrates
personal growth in fitness and knowledge
of team activities/sports. |
Student
shows minimal understanding of health
education concepts and shows very little
growth in fitness and/or knowledge of
team activities/sports. |
Student has
not demonstrated an understanding of
health education concepts and shows
little or no effort in personal fitness
or knowledge of team sports/activities
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