Physical_Education_Being_Cut

NASPE Resource Brief Physical Education Programs Being Cut! A disturbing trend is gaining momentum around the country. Even in the light of evidence related to the role that a quality, standards-based physical education program plays in the development of... More

NASPE Resource Brief Physical Education Programs Being Cut! A disturbing trend is gaining momentum around the country. Even in the light of evidence related to the role that a quality, standards-based physical education program plays in the development of the whole child, local school districts are reducing, or eliminating, physical education programs at all levels. The current political and economic climates have forced local school boards to make decisions regarding the dollars they have available to supply a meaningful education experience for their students causing physical education programs to be cut. These decisions certainly are not addressing all of the students’ needs. The reason may be a lack of understanding about the purpose and benefits of a quality physical education program. In most cases, the absence of local, state, and federal requirements for physical education has made it an easy target for cutbacks or reductions. The burden falls upon the physical education Less