Physical Education

Dear Mr. Smith,

I come to you on behalf of the many students, members and I within the organization of Physical Education for the World to help the Board of Education reach its decision in regards to the case that considering to reform current physical education programs here in the state of Georgia. Here at Physical Education for the World we provide K-12 students with the original history of physical education; as well as the spiritual, mental, social, psychological and physical benefits of physical education in a variety of after school programs, weekend programs and programs that extend to members within the local community as well. We strongly believe, teach and advocate that the knowledge of physical education in all forms is just as important as the core classes (history, math, science and English) within every school system! Physical education provides valuable learning experiences for K-12 students that provide the framework for a quality physical education that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. NASPE's National Standards can be used to guide this reform by providing appropriate learning opportunities, instruction, meaningful and challenging content and child and program assessment. However the reform of physical education programs can be accomplished only if major changes are made in the goals, curriculum, and teaching methods within the current physical education programs here in the state of Georgia.

The first step towards reforming current physical education programs begins with reforming the goals of physical education. The current goals of physical education programs in Georgia are not thoroughly targeted towards solutions to the problems we face. Goals need to be designed to show an effective process that helps to reduce obesity which can lead to high blood pressure, low self-esteem, and diabetes in our children. Reform the goals so that they can be understood, implemented and achieved by the children in and outside of school in addition to being enforced by the parent(s) and the community. Also, guarantee that the NASPE National Standards are implemented within the goals as well. Once you rectify the goals of the physical education programs in Georgia an improved curriculum is sure to follow.

The second step towards reforming current physical education programs begins with reforming the curriculum of physical education. We can amend the issues of the curriculum by ensuring that goals and curriculum go hand in hand. The goals and curriculum all need to coincide with the NASPE National Standards of Physical Education. Once the curriculum meets the 6 standards of the NASPE then the rest of the curriculum can be devised almost effortlessly. Once you rectify the curriculum of the physical education programs in Georgia an improved teaching method is inevitable.

The final step towards reforming current physical education programs begins with reforming the