The Role of Outdoor Education in Development of Key Competencies

From the Otago Daily Times, New Zealand
"A physical education teacher in New Zealand has completed the first substantive research that proves what many physical education teachers have believed for a long time — that outdoor education enhances classroom studies. Grant Billcliff has spent the past six months researching outdoor education in schools, and found pupils learned to work together and care for themselves better as a result of participating in outdoor activities."

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Recent Press about PE Waivers

The discussion about allowing waivers for physical education requirements has grabbed national media attention. Below are two recent publications:

ABC News, December 14, 2010
More Students Opting Out of Phys Ed Desptie Obesity Epidemic

USA Today, December 14, 2010
More States Let Students Opt out of P.E. Classes