Physical

Physical Development

Schools physical development of students is an important and frequently cited purpose of school, particularly for schools serving younger students.

The following organizations and articles study and/or promote the role of physical development and physical education in schools.

List of Organizations:

• Let’s Move! Active Schools

• Adapted Physical Education Assessment Scale (APEAS II)

List of Studies/Papers:

• Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Schools

• Interview with Dr. Russell R. Pate on the Role of Schools in Physical Activity 

• The Importance of Recess

• Lawsuit Filed to End School Yoga Program, Claiming it is a Religious Practice