November 7, 2008

Available for download!
CAHPERD Times - Fall 2008
People & Events Newsletter - Vol. 71, No. 1

September 17, 2008

CAHPERD Partners with Governor’s Council For ‘Fitness Challenge’

KFBK News-Talk Radio 1530 interview with Terry Rizzo and Drisha Leggit
Broadcast and photos

Press Release: Word Doc - PDF

July 15, 2008

Children's physical activity drops from age 9 to 15, NIH study indicates
By 15, most fail to reach recommended activity level

The activity level of a large group of American children dropped sharply

between age 9 and age 15, when most failed to reach the daily recommended activity level, according to the latest findings from a long-term study by the National Institutes of Health. Read the article

C.S.B.A Supports Physical education as an enhancement for academic performance

An analysis of nearly 200 studies found evidence that regular physical activity supports learning. Read their newsletter

"Epic Times for Physical Education"

Online PowerPoint Presentation      Download PowerPoint File

Physical Education Spending Recommendations - November 22, 2006

Sept. 2006 - The final version of the
Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools is available on the CDE website, see information below:

A PDF version can be downloaded at:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/documents/pestandards.pdf

A summary and ordering information for printed copies can be found at:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/pe-stand-pdf.asp

"Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults." Map of U.S. year-by-year from 1985 to 2001 showing (BHFSS) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System obesity statistics by state.

Academic Achievement and Physical Fitness
PowerPoint Presentation on Results of Study (online)
Download the PowerPoint Slide Show (84 kb)