ADVOCACY

NASPE is involved in the most current advocacy initiatives throughout the United States. Find out how you can help to promote quality physical education, quality sport programs, and fitness for all!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR PROGRESS (PEP) LEGISLATION

For an update on the current status of the PEP Bill, advocacy tips, and sample letters to your Senators and Representatives, see the NASPE PEP page.

SURVEY FINDS PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARD PHYSICAL EDUCATION OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE!

A Survey Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation International of Princeton, NJ finds attitudes among adults and teens toward Physical Education overwhelmingly positive!

A majority of those surveyed support daily mandatory physical education for all children, grades K-12, and the majority agree that "physical education helps prepare children to become healthy, active adults." A majority also strongly agree that physical education "helps children build social skills as well as physical strength and coordination."

CHILDHOOD OBESITY A MAJOR CONCERN TO PARENTS

American Obesity Association Survey

NASPE Press Release features reaction to the American Obesity Association's New Survey Finds Parents Concerned About Their Children's Weight, Strongly Opposed to Cutting Back on PE Classes.

NEW PARENTS' BROCHURE!

AIM FOR BALANCE! is the new brochure available from NASPE!

NASPE believes that a sound body enhances a sound mind, which improves a child's mental alertness, academic performance, readiness to learn and enthusiasm for learning. This brochure gives recommendations for teaching every child the value of making choices that lead to a healthy, physically active lifestyle.

For your free copy, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

AIM FOR BALANCE brochure
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191

If you would like to order multiple copies, call 1-800-321-0789 and ask for stock #304-10244. Cost is $15 for 50 brochures ($12.50 member price).

PUBLICATIONS

NASPE has prepared advocacy brochures, videos and books to help you make the case for Quality Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity Programs. Visit the AAHPERD Online Store to see a complete list of advocacy materials.