PHED 239: High School Module

Cooperative Learning Presentations

Chapter 2
(3 min.)
Total pts = 5
Your cooperative learning group will become the content experts by
finding the answers to the below listed items. Discuss the item assigned
from the list below with your partner and be ready to present you answer
(be creative) in class on the scheduled date (tba).
1.
Explain the reasons behind recent efforts to make the promotion
of physical activity engagement a central goal for school physical
education programs.
One reason is that students arent receiving enough physical activity
outside of the physical education setting. Many students often drop out
of organized sports before they enter high school and dont exercise on
a daily basis. Another reason is that the health levels in the United
States are declining and physical activity is the best way to keep your
body in shape and your heart strong.
2.
Why have efforts to raise physical fitness levels in youth largely
been unsuccessful?
Students are not interested in engaging in sports because many of them
do not find it fun and are unable to relate to the sport or game. Often the
game is not modified to the entire class ability, making it a struggle for
the students to want to participate and inevitably discouraging them.