Post on 23-Dec-2015
Childhood
Obesity
Artifact
Childhood Obesity ● Doubled in children, quadrupled in adolescents
● 13 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese
● $14 billion every year in healthcare expenses
Our Project - What and Why?
- Observing a Local Physical Education Program
- Assessing Resources and Curriculum Offered
- Evaluating Local Curriculum as a Whole
- Commentating on Adoptable Strengths from our Site
Heritage Intermediate School
● Employs five PE teachers all with the proper credentials
● Approximately 700 Students
● Requires PE daily for 60 minutes
Distinguishing Characteristics
● Cardio Day weekly (timed mile)● Weight Room/Fitness Room (Weekly)● Hybrid Games (ex. racket baseball, hocker)● Lectures on nutrition, anatomy, and lifelong
fitness ● Separating boys and girls
School Shortcomings
● 7 out of 10 schools do not offer PE every day
● 44% of school administrators cut time for PE and recess to devote to academics
● Instructors are not trained in physical education
● Games don’t inspire participation by all
students
Health Seminar: Anti Drinking Talks
Facility Pictures
GymCycle
Fitness Center
Student Warm-up Area and Courts
Physical Education Resources
Baseball Fields, Track, High Jump Area, and Recreational Fields
Student Bicycle Area
Structured Workout Curriculum
Reflections - ChristopherMay 5th 2015
Reflections - ChristianMay 6th 2015
Reflections - NathanMay 7th 2015
Reflections - MeeghanMay 8th 2015
Reflections - Francisco May 11th 2015
Project by….
Meeghan TirtasaputraChristian Pickett
Christopher GonzalezFrancisco Ramos
Nathan Silerio
Thank You For A Great Semester