Interactive Summary

The following is a summary of the main points covered in this chapter.

1. Issues in physical education and health education include physical inactivity; instructional time for health and physical education; accuracy of health and physical education resources; addressing the standards; and handling controversial health issues.

2. Integration strategies for physical education and health education are in seven general areas:
   
   • Supporting improved fitness (see http://www.sarkproducts.com/ for examples)
   • Developing and improving motor skill performance (see examples at http://www.sportscad.com/)
   • Shaping students' beliefs and interactions related to physical activity
   • Helping students assess and enhance personal health (see http://www.dinesystems.com/ for examples)
   • Helping students obtain valid health information (see http://www.webmd.com/)
   • Influencing health behaviors (see sample webquest at http://technoteacher.com/WebQuests/ADDICTION)
   • Supporting interdisciplinary instruction