Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 194
CHAPTER 93
Relative to physical education.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
June 27, 2002.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 194, Maldonado.
Physical education.
This measure would proclaim May 1, 2002, to May 7, 2002, inclusive, as Physical Education and Sports Week and proclaim the month of May as Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
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WHEREAS, Physical education is essential to the development of growing children; and
WHEREAS, Physical education helps improve the overall health of children by improving their cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and power, and flexibility, and by enhancing weight regulation, bone development, posture, skillful moving, active lifestyle habits, and constructive use of leisure time; and
WHEREAS, Physical education increases a child’s mental alertness, academic performance, readiness to learn, and enthusiasm for learning; and
WHEREAS, Physical education helps improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, and fosters responsible behavior and the independence of children; and
WHEREAS, Children who participate in high quality physical education programs tend to be more healthy and physically fit; and
WHEREAS, Physically fit adults have significantly reduced risk factors for heart attacks and strokes; and
WHEREAS, The Surgeon General, in “Objectives for the Nation,” recommends increasing the number of mandated physical education programs that focus on health-related physical fitness; and
WHEREAS, Physical education programs and curricula should provide for the special needs of pupils with low fitness, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, A high quality physical education program for all children in kindergarten through grade 12 is an essential part of a comprehensive education; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims May 1, 2002, to May 7, 2002, inclusive, as Physical Education and Sports Week and the month of May as Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and urges residents statewide to learn more about the relationship between physical and mental health and to take appropriate steps to incorporate quality physical activities into their lives and those of their children; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.