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High School PE Substitution
Just the Facts!
And, In Ohio
Ohio is one of only 13 states that allows a complete Physical Education exemption policy
Ohio’s HS age population reported 55% inactivity levels (11% higher than national average)
Making Ohio’s HS age population 13% overweight or 4th highest in the nation in overweight
So, How Bad Is It?
In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and the New England Journal of Medicine report this generation will be the first in the history of this great nation whose life expectancy will be shorter than the generation before them – the first in US history!
Economic Costs Associated with Obesity are High
Direct and indirect health care costs of obesity and overweight: $98 billion in 20041,2
½ of costs publicly financed by Medicare or Medicaid1
For Obese Vs. Normal Weight Adults:
Healthcare costs 36% Higher
Medication costs 77% Higher
Obesity accounted for over 25% of the increase in
per capita health care costs between 1987 and 2014
1. Finkelstein EA, Fiebelkorn IC, Wang G. National medical spending attributable to overweight and obesity: How much, and who’s paying? Health Affairs 2003;W3;2192. Institute of Medicine. Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the balance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2005 3. Sturm R. The effects of obesity, smoking, and drinking on medical problems and costs. Health Affairs. 2002;21(2):245.4. Thorpe KE et al. The impact of obesity on risking medical spending. Health Affairs. 2004;W4:480.
Why it Matters
Most overweight children have at least 1 major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, such as:
– High cholesterol – High triglycerides – High insulin – High blood pressure
As well as increased Type 2 Diabetes Rates
What We Want
The American Heart Association & OAHPERD Advocate for the Following:
– All students get quality PE from K-12– Elementary students get 150 min/wk– Middle, Sr. High students get at least 225 min/wk– Ensure PE time can’t be waived or substituted– PE requirements met for HS graduation
We also know that …..
Physical fitness levels are positively related to academic test scores
Physical activity impacts brain activity
Regular physical activity improves mood, helps relieve depression, and increases feelings of well-being
California Association for HPERD (2001) study of Academic
Achievement and Physical Fitness
Students
N=954,000
Findings
5th Grade
N=353,000
Strong positive relationship between reading, math, and physical fitness test scores
7th Grade
N=322,000
Ditto, but even greater gains by students achieving 3 or more minimum fitness standards
9th Grade
279,000
Ditto, similarly for both boys and girls
Does Physical Education Equal Physical Activity?
National & Ohio Standard #3 Standard Three of the National Standards for Physical Education states that “a physically educated person participates regularly in physical activity” (NASPE, 2004a, p. 11). This standard connects what is done in physical education class with the lives of students outside of the classroom. The standard addresses the use of skills and knowledge learned in physical education class for participation in physical activities of one’s choosing.
Freshman/Sophomore OHIO CORE
Period 1 Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng
Period 2 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math
Period 3 Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci Sci
Period 4 SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
Period 5 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2
Period 6
Period 7 HEALTH HEALTH
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Junior/Senior YearsOHIO CORE
Period 1 Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng
Period 2 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math
Period 3 Sci Sci Sci Sci Elective 4 Elective 4 Elective 4 Elective 4
Period 4 SS SS SS SS Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5 Elective 5
Period 5 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3
Period 6
Period 7 PE PE PE PE
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Key Policy Questions?
Is a physical education substitution policy in the best interest of students?
Does such a policy directly benefit the education of the students?
What are the long-term implications of this policy on health care costs, worker productivity, and the health, welfare and well-being of our community?
Should we really adopt a physical education substitution policy?
To Learn More:
Contact:The Ohio Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD)
17 South High Street, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-221-1900
www.ohahperd.org