Physical Education is much more than just Basketball, football, and softball. There are many categories in which should be covered

In a physical education class as stated by the regents.

Many Problems in today’s Physical

Education classes Poor teaching

Poor nutrition

Poor exercise habits

Lack of sleep

Lack of motivation

Self Defense in the Curriculum

Places to Perform Self Defense There are many places that you can perform self

Defense.

Self Defense does not require expensive places to perform

Self defense can be taught right inside the gym class from teachers who are certified to do so.

Self Defense has many Social benefits as well Self Defense allows for students to interact with each

other.

This allows for students to perform the affective domain in class.

Students can go to local places in their town and interact with professionals and become trained to protect themselves.

Self Defense is for all Grade levels Self Defense can be taught in the Kindergarten level all

the way through the 12th grade level

You can use self defense to teach basic skills all the way until the end when a student is able to make their own program for a self defense unit.

Self defense is a great skill to teach your class because it can be used in very important situations in the outside world for the students safety.

A visual Aid for Self Defense

Physical benefits of Self Defense Involves lots of flexibility

Involves cardiovascular workout through the warm up and some task

Involves muscular strength and endurance

Involves lots of mental preparing and thinking

Challenges the brain

The History of Self Defense Educational Karate Program EKP used

Self defense techniques derived from Karate.

It is a form of martial arts

Traditional fighting style developed in Japan

Developed in the Asian countries and is now a major aspect of defense in North America

Using Technology in Self Defense Many Wii games allow for students to work on their

self defense punches and kicks.

Using music is a great motivator when using self defense

Heart rate monitors can be used in self defense units

Tape recording your progress over a semester allows for improvement.

Equipment The equipment used for self defense is very minimum

Very cheap to use self defense in the curriculum

Punching pads are very useful

Mats are used for safety

Make Self Defense a Priority here at New Paltz High School