After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
- Use current research data to defend the need for active and healthy schools.
- Identify several recommendations of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act.
- Define physical education and explain how a quality physical education program can contribute to a child's overall development.
- Identify the eight elements of an active and healthy school environment.
- Explain to administrators, parents, and other community members the benefits that an active and healthy school environment offers children.
- Describe the role of the classroom teacher in increasing children's physical activity.
- List the six major standards for a quality physical education program.
