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"Sound minds are best developed in sound bodies. Academic success is clearly linked to physical and motor fitness. Iowa’s educational strategies must include both physical and cognitive development."

Jason Glass, Ed. D.
Director of the Iowa Department of Education

The motor domain is integral to the complete educational process. Education of and through the physical should include optimal development of physique, organic function and motor skill. Quality programs serve the needs of all students.

Physical Education FAQs

Physical Education Videos

President's Challenge

The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The Council seeks to expand the availability of quality information regarding physical activity, sports, and good nutrition and to empower Americans of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to adopt a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity, participation in sports, and healthy eating. Learn more...

More Resources

Physical Fun for Little Ones - This guidebook is for early childhood providers and parents to give them a better understanding of the importance of physical activity, provide examples of appropriate play activities that can be done in a variety of settings and share additional resources to find other materials.