Physical Education

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Physical Education is an integral component of a comprehensive education program. The benefits of the program offer development of knowledge, understanding, and positive attitudes concerning human movement as well as physical fitness. Through movement, children are able to formulate impressions about self and environment while utilizing nonverbal communication and expression.
Children do not automatically develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that lead to regular and enjoyable lifelong participation in physical activity. They must be taught. A "physically educated" person understands the value in remaining physically active throughout life, and has experienced the enjoyment and satisfaction that can be derived from physical accomplishment, at any level of skill or proficiency.
To become physically educated for today's society, each individual must be exposed to meaningful, relevant, personalized experiences that will help him/her cope with the complexities that account for present-day and future lifestyles.

The mission of the Oakland Unified Schools Physical Education Department is to provide
high-quality physical education that allows students to become confident, independent, self controlled and resilient; develop positive social skills; set and strive for personal, achievable goals; learn to assume leadership; cooperate with others; accept responsibility for their own behavior; and, ultimately, improve their academic performance.”

Physical education contributes significantly to every student’s health and well-being—regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, native language, race, religion, or sexual orientation- and is a fundamental right of every child. An integral part of the curriculum concentrates on the development of the individual’s maximum physical potential and their related social wellness, emotional, and intellectual growth. A developmentally appropriate physical education program empowers students to make wise choices, meet challenges, and exhibit positive behaviors that lead to lifelong fitness

On September 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 820. SB 820 prescribes that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to comply with state and local health guidelines, the administration of the physical performance test shall be suspended for the 2020–21 school year. Therefore, the PFT will not be required to be administered and the CDE will not be collecting PFT data for the 2020–21 school year.

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance - CAHPERD
Spark PE
Society of Health and Physical Educators - SHAPE america
PE Central
California Physical Education Workshop
PEACH Workshop
Elementary PE Workshop

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