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Austin Association for Physical Education & Recreation

AAPER GOALS

  • To provide a quality physical education experience for ALL children of Austin.
  • To work in partnership with AISD in developing, aligning and implementing quality Physical Education programs.
  • To keep teachers on the cutting-edge of current knowledge and instructional practices in Physical Education.
  • To encourage the community to embrace a physically active lifestyle.

AISD Physical Education Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Austin ISD Physical Education program is to provide all students with the knowledge, skills, and desire to live a healthy and physically active life

IF YOU DON'T TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, WHERE WILL YOU LIVE?!

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Get Active! Here are local contacts for sports and recreational activities:

Youth Sports Activities
Austin YMCA

Why Do Children Need Physical Education? Here are the TOP TEN reasons why...

10. Development of Lifetime Skills, Knowledge and Activities
9. Increase Desire to Live Healthier Lives
8. Stress Reduction
7. Improve Self-Confidence and Self -Esteem
6. Weight Reduction/ Maintenance
5. Develop Self-Discipline and Self-Challenge
4. Reduced Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
3. Proven Improved Academics through Movement
2. Improved Physical Fitness

and the #1 reason for children needing P.E. is...... Live Healthier, Happier and Longer Lives!!

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Contact
Austin Association for Physical Education & Recreation
patkins@austinisd.org