Physical Education Program (PEP)
37% of SFUSD 5th graders are not in the healthy fitness
zone (HFZ) for body composition.
59% of SFUSD 5th graders are not in the healthy fitness zone (HFZ)
for aerobic activity.
-- FITNESSGRAM, 2002
30% of SFUSD 5th graders reported negative body image.
61% of SFUSD 5th graders have been teased about their bodies.
--CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY, Fall 2003
Historical Background: The Physical Education Program (PEP), Studnets
Healthy and Physical Everyday (SHAPE) is a U.S. Department of Education,
Carole M. White grant awarded to SFUSD.
What is the PEP SHAPE Program?
PEP SHAPE Program has the following objectives
- Increase amounts of regular physical activity for
students during after-school program.
- Improve physical fitness, motor skills, social skills,
and cognitive skills of ASLC students; develop new interests and
skills in lifelong physical activities; promote better knowledge
of healthy eating and nutrition.
- Increase family awareness and participation related to
physical activity and nutrition.
- Empower SFUSD after-school staff to implement a high-quality
physical education/activity program at their program site.
- Provide professional development for ASLC staff
Physical Education and Nutrition Education Promotion in the classroom:
- Satisfy the required 40 minutes of physical activity
component in the After-school program every week.
- Implement the research validated physical education program
SPARK curriculum and Nutrition program 5 A Day Power Play into
the ASLC program and become familiar with the California Physical
Education Content Standards.
- Offer choices of physical activities that accommodate
individual interests and developmental levels.
- Receive physical activity equipment to support physical,
motor and social development.
- Conduct a Family Physical Activity Night one per semester
and participate in two school-wide health promotion events.
- Implement 5 A Day Power Play in the ASLC program providing
student and parents with curriculum that supports healthy eating
habits and nutrition.
Teacher Support:
- Physical Education Nutrition Leader (PENL)at each
site
- Participate in professional development on physical education
and nutrition education promotion
- Provide appropriate equipment and monitor usage
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