Dear Parents and Students,
May is National Physical Fitness and Sport Month, and this year’s theme, “Moving Is A Learning Experience!” reminds us that physical education is an academic subject that is as important to your child’s complete education as any other subject. Physical education provides children with the skills, knowledge and ability to practice any activity they choose! Recent studies have shown that physical activity can positively affect concentration, memory, and classroom behavior, and is consistently related to higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of anxiety and stress. Combined, the effects of exercise contribute to your child having increased potential for personal and academic success at school.
With spring weather upon us, get outside and engage in physical activity with your family. Your child has learned new skills this year in physical education and worked to improve her/his level of physical fitness. A good question that you can ask your child about physical education is, “What types of activities have you learned that you can use outside of class?” Ask your child to share favorite physical activities and teach them to the entire family. It is a great way to have fun and improve health.
Join us in making May both a moving, and a learning experience, for all the special people in your family!
Each month NASPE - National Association for Sport & Physical Education, puts out a secondary fitness calendar. This calendar challenges students and parents alike to stay active. We will post this calendar here each month. Start your challenge today!
May 2008