Physical Education in Elementary Schools
... Physical Education departments around the country are beginning to feel pressure from the state. ... is an important part of the day for children because it gives them a break from the classroom, and gives them the physical exercise they need. ... Should physical education be in the core curriculum? ... So there is no reason why schools should not help with the fight against obesity. ... If that is not enough to make you feel that physical education is important in our school, go to a schoolyard and take a look at the size of the children, and the children that are just sitting down not taking part in physical activity. ... Last year 300,000 deaths occurred because of a combination of poor diet and physical inactivity, and over $100 billion dollars were spent on diseases related to obesity. ... Some of you may be asking if physical education is really being overlooked at some schools. ... According to Grocery Manufacturers of America’s website only 25% of public schools nationwide require P. ... All of them are not getting physical exercise like they would in P. ... There are many policy and procedures regarding physical education. ... Inform not only the teachers, but also the parents on the importance of physical activity. For an effective result everyone needs to realize that physical education is important. ... Pediatricians can help inform schools of the benefits of physical activity, and the consequences of not having the program.