Advocacy for Quality PE

     View NASPE's Position Statements

     Why Do Children Need Physical Education?

    The verdict is in. There is no doubting that physical fitness not only keeps us physically healthy, but it is also linked to improved brain retention, builds our immune system, helps to combat treatable mental diseases such as depression and low self-esteem. Please take some time and read reports from many leading national health experts (files listed on bottom of page). Also look at the NASPE Advocacy Toolkit.

     The California study is probably the most recent complete and compelling research which traverses socio-economics, gender, and race. It targets elementary school, middle school, and high school. Please read the article below.

     The DPS PE webpage has some great parent resources to view current research, suggestions, and ideas to get your kids up and moving!

File California State study proves physically fit kids perform better academically.doc (doc file)

File Writing PE into NCLB.pdf (pdf file)

File THE STATE OF OUR STUDENT BODY FACTSHEET.pdf (pdf file)

File 2004PEchecklist.pdf (pdf file)

File ADULTS TEENS ATTITUDES.pdf (pdf file)

File AHA Recommendation.doc (doc file)

File Commission on School Nutrition.pdf (pdf file)

File Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs.pdf (pdf file)

File DPS PE Presentation.pdf (pdf file)

File Effect of PE on Academics.pdf (pdf file)

File Effect of Physical Education and Activity.pdf (pdf file)

File Every Child Deserves a Comprehensive Education Physical Educ.ppt (ppt file)

File Making the Connection Health and Student Achievement.ppt (ppt file)

File NikeGO PE FACTSHEET.pdf (pdf file)

File Can academics, activity co-exist.doc (doc file)

File PARENTS’ VIEWS OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH & FITNESS.pdf (pdf file)

File Physical Education Can Lead to Better Grades.doc (doc file)

File Physical Education is Critical to a Complete Education.pdf (pdf file)

File PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD PHYSICAL EDUCATION.pdf (pdf file)

File Recess for Elementary School Students.pdf (pdf file)

File Recess report Dec. '07.pdf (pdf file)

File Roles of Schools in preventing obesity.pdf (pdf file)

File Why is PE important.doc (doc file)

File Teaching America's Kids a Healthy Lifestyle.pdf (pdf file)

File DPS Policy ADF - School Wellness - Procedures FINAL.doc (doc file)

File What Constitutes a Highly Qualified Physical Education.pdf (pdf file)

File A Gym Class That Really Works Out.doc (doc file)

File Overweight Kids Often Become Obese.doc (doc file)

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Physical Education, Health, and Wellness
Denver Public Schools
Steele Elementary School
320 S. Marion Pkwy.
Denver, CO. 80209 720-424-3740

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