If you live in Ohio, please voice your opinion
Awhile back I blogged about how certain Ohio school systems are going to Online Physical Education. Basically, students are able to complete homework for Physical Education online. The idea to me is compeltely ridicoulous since we all know kids who need exercise are not going to be held accountable to complete their daily homework. Heck, I am not even sure I would have been motivated enough in high school to be doing exercise outside of school and I was even an athlete! There is a bill in congress right now that would require standards be placed around Physical Education in Ohio that would require schools to adhere to a set curriculum. According to the P.E. conference my husband recently attended, this would cut down on schools that would be able to have online courses. Here are some facts that suggest this bill (State Bill 44) would be a good idea:
Ohio is the 13th fattest state in the country with 33.7% of Ohioans being overweight and 24.4% of our population being obese. These rates have doubled since 1985. Ohio's children are disproportionately affected with 30.3% of Ohio's children ages 6-11 overweight and another 15.5% of the youth categorized as obese. The more a child weighs, the increased likelihood of adult diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and joint injuries presenting in pediatric patients.
Only a handful of states across the nation including Ohio do not currently have state physical education (PE) standards. Ohio's Department of Education also does not have a PE Coordinator position. Senate Bill 44 would remedy both of those issues. As such, we have been strong advocates of SB 44; however, the bill has been languishing for months in the Senate Education Committee.
Please go to this website a submit your support for this important bill. You will be asked to register quickly with your address only so they can make sure your email is sent to the appropriate representatives.
Contact your state representatives about State Bill 44
posted by hessgirl10 @ 10:59 AM
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