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  • SHAPE America- Physical Activity Should Not Be Used as Punishment and/or Behavior Management

SHAPE America- Physical Activity Should Not Be Used as Punishment and/or Behavior Management

  • Tue, May 3 2022

The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) released a position statement on the inappropriate use of physical activity in the school setting. Their position states, "... withholding physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) as a form of punishment and/or behavior management is inappropriate. In addition, administering physical activity as punishment is inappropriate. Using physical activity as a punishment discourages students' engagement in an active lifestyle, which is counter-productive to the development of the whole child. School administrators, physical education teachers, classroom teachers, coaches, parents, and others working with children and young adults play a critical role in providing meaningful physical activity experiences. Providing meaningful physical activity ensures that children and youth develop positive attitudes toward movement and active healthy lifestyles."

To view the full position statement, please CLICK HERE

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