Supervisor of Health and Physical Education

jsargent@longbranch.k12.nj.us

732-229-5533

Physical Education gives opportunities for children to be creative, cooperative and competitive and to face up to diverse challenges both as individuals and in groups. A 'good workout' helps ease anxiety, tension and stress and will result in improved attention in class.

• Builds healthy bones

• Improves strength and endurance

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Helps control weight/reduces the risk of obesity

• Improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels

• Reduces feelings of depression

• Boosts self-esteem

• Promotes psychological well-being

"Physical Education develops students' competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school. A high-quality PE curriculum enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity."