Ann Arbor Public Schools Mission Statement: Guiding students in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime.

Goal: The goal of Physical Education in the Ann Arbor Public Schools is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activities.

Benefits of a physically active child:

• Studies show a positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance
• Student test scores improve after engaging in physical activity
• Students who are physically active and fit are more likely to perform well in school than their sedentary peers
• Studies show an increase in academic achievement when additional time is provided for physical activity, even when time is removed from academic instruction
• Activity breaks help students’ on-task behavior
• Active transportation enhances academic performance

National Physical Education Standards:

Standard 1 -­‐ The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Standard 2 -­‐ The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Standard 3 -­‐ The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-­‐enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Standard 4 -­‐ The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Standard 5 -­‐ The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-­‐expression and/or social interaction.