don t drop the ball: pa vs. pe

1. Don�t Drop the Ball: PA vs. PE

3. NASPEPhysical Activity �Physical activity is bodily movement of any type and may include recreational, fitness and sport activities such as jumping rope, playing soccer, lifting weights, as well as daily activities such as walking to the store, taking the stairs or raking the leaves. Similar health benefits to those received during a physical education class are possible during physical activity bouts when the participant is active at an intensity that increases heart rate and produces heavier than normal breathing. � To learn more about the importance of physical education and physical activity, visit the NASPE website at http://www.aahperd.org/naspe.

4. Content Standards Developed by CDE - adopted in 2005 Identify essential knowledge, concepts, and skills that all students need to maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle What students should be able to know and do at each grade level Provide guidance for developing PE programs

5. Current Law & Proposed Legislation For the current law, see CA Project LEAN handouts sent via email. For proposed legislation, see handouts sent via email titled, �SB 601� and �SB 602.�