Advocacy in Physical Education Not presented in order of importance Link Between Physical Education and Academic Performance SPARK: Harvard Researcher Ratey documents effects of exercise on the brain! Resources: NASPE, Brain Gym, California Study, Article, Article2 Learning and Movement Connection (related PowerPoint) - Bob Fitzpatrick Newsletters - Great way to communicate what goes on in physical education and its importance.  Sample newsletters from around the nation are included below: Gym Shorts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Gymnusium 1, 2, 3, The Good Sport, Others: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Newspaper Articles Supporting PE Get Children Moving (Baltimore Sun), New PE (CNN), Exercise Boosts Brain Power (Reuters), Life Expectancy & Obesity, NCLB v. PE, Obesity Up-PE Down (CBS), Parents and Teachers on Obesity (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), PE and DDR (NY Times), Penny Wise-Pound Foolish (The Oregonian), Schools Improving on Nutrition and Fitness (NY Times) Obesity Trend - Definitely not going in the right direction Obesity Fact Sheet (American Heart Association), Obesity Percent to Rise (Associated Press), Obesity PowerPoint Presentation to School Board about Physical Education Program Surgeon General's Call to Action Fact Sheets: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Other Resources Worth Checking Out Miscellaneous Advocacy Ideas Benefits of Physical Activity 1, 2 Why Students Need PE (Health School Coalition) SPEAK II (NASPE)   Instructional Time for PE Recommendations  Advocacy Video (You Tube) Physical Activity v. Physical Education (NASPE)  Position Statement on PE from American Heart Association  Promoting Physical Activity (CDC)  Promoting Physical Activity (Health and Human Services) Top 10 Reasons to Not Miss PE  Why Be Physically Active (PPT) Why Promote Physical Activity (PPT)