Personal Physical education philosophy statement

With the inceptions of programs such as Project Fit American , the role of

.E in schools across the United States is becoming increasingly more important . Parents and students alike are starting to understand the importance of physical education to assist in bringing about a healthy lifestyle . However , research shows that this is only the beginning and more work is needed before we begin to see a real change . Reports such as the Surgeon General 's , illustrate our nations ' current condition with a lack of fitness and wellness . In the past , physical education

has been viewed as a time where kids run around playing games . Perhaps in even some schools it was an organized form of recess . I believe the complete opposite of this concept is more effective . Children learn best when they have optimal practice time , the equipment to use each activity and efficient use of the allocated time .

.E lessons also need to incorporate a variety of activities with students having involvement in their own learning by getting to choose some of the activities . By providing a wide range of activities , I hope to broaden students ' minds and expose them to many different activities in an effort to encourage them to develop a lifetime love of active participation . Although Physical Education is , as the name implies , physical in nature this is only part of what it is about . Today 's

.E classes should not only be about exercise , but about challenging students to be mentally emotionally...