In 2006, only 3.8 percent of elementary schools, 7.9 percent of middle schools, and 2.1 percent of high schools offered students
daily physical education for the whole school year.
I think it's a combination of not having good role models, not having
daily physical education in the schools, and having unsafe neighborhoods.
In addition, the state would roll back various requirements that it doesn't help districts pay for,
including daily physical education classes and driver's education courses.
They will be immersed in dual cultures of reading and mathematics, and will have daily music class based on the Kodály concept, as well
as daily physical education.
As you'd expect, when the Texas State School Board was voting whether to
make daily physical education part of the curriculum, there was a lot of deliberation.
In fact, only 4 percent of elementary schools, 8 percent of middle schools, and 2 percent of high schools
offer daily physical education, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With students spending at least 2,000 hours a year at school,
daily physical education provides an important opportunity for students to be active, and it is critical for developing lifelong skills.
«We [posted high scores] while offering quality,
daily physical education,» Lawler tells Education World.
Daily physical education may allow students to meet the recommended level of physical activity, which is 60 minutes of daily moderate - to - vigorous activity.
Daily physical education, yoga, breathing techniques, a peace room, and organic meals also enhance student well - being.