Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
State law requires teaching skills for a healthy life.
Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.01.008 Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard
7.03 The physical education training and instruction shall be designed to:
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7.03.1 Improve the health of this state's school children;
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7.03.2 Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise;
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7.03.3 Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity;
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7.03.4 Promote health-focused activity among children and adolescents; and
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7.03.5 Encourage physical activity outside of physical education
Arkansas Code 6-16-132 Physical Education
(B) Increase knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise;
(C) Develop behavioral and motor skills that promote a lifelong commitment to healthy physical activity;
(D) Promote health-focused physical activity among children and adolescents; and
(E) Encourage physical activity outside of physical education.
Arkansas Health & Safety and Physical Education Standard
Physical Competence STANDARD: Students will demonstrate proficiency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities