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The Truth About Our Physical Education History
Posted by admin in Education News, Physical Education on November 22, 2011
Remember high school gym class? You played volleyball, ran a mile on the track, and ducked before being hit in the face during a vigorous game of dodge ball? Physical education has been part of the educational scene for nearly 200 years. It is vital that students participate in physical education to keep their mind and body in peak learning condition. Currently, the childhood obesity rate is dangerously climbing to epidemic levels. Therefore, the focus on physical education is more important then ever before.
The question is how should physical education be conducted? First, take a look at physical education history. Physical education has evolved over the years. Physical education is defined as “instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenics exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performance and management of athletic games (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).” This definition is broad because you can learn several topics ranging from the rules of basketball to sex education. It depends on the school policies of your state educational system.
Physical education was officially recognized in the United States in the early 1800′s. Colleges and Universities began to offer physical education programs throughout the 1800′s. Finally, in 1866 California was the first to mandate physical education. Many states followed this mandate within the next 30 years. The importance of training the body as well as the mind became prevalent in the educational system. Read the rest of this entry »
College Degrees Have Most Economical Potential
Posted by admin in Education News on November 22, 2011
According to a recent Yahoo News article by Chris Kyle, the four degrees which hold the most potential economically for the next four years are health care degrees, business degrees, education degrees and technological degrees. The problem with this is that with traditional education, it costs money to get the education to be able to obtain these degrees and most graduates find themselves to be so deep in the hole financially upon graduation that it realistically seems as if it will take them years to crawl out of that hole before they can even begin to think of benefiting financially from their education.
Many proven leaders in the online educational field concentrate on the students and how best to assist them in achieving the highest levels possible in the most economical ways. They offer students the opportunities to take advantage of what they have learned through the benefit of life experiences. Potential students are given the opportunity to take advantage of life experiences and to turn these experiences into educational credits. They also offer a higher education at a significantly lower price.
Students are offered the opportunity to earn degrees which potential employers are seeking at prices which can be fitted into the student’s present budget. Its students the opportunity to graduate with both the knowledge and the financial position to begin to benefit from their education immediately. Read the rest of this entry »