00                    HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28                                                                   
01 Relating to physical education in public schools.                                                                       
02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                               
03       WHEREAS physical education is important to the physical development of the                                      
04 growing child; and                                                                                                      
05       WHEREAS  physical education improves the overall health of children by increasing                               
06 cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and power, flexibility, weight control, bone                                
07 development, posture, coordination, and mental alertness; and                                                           
08       WHEREAS physical education improves academic performance, enthusiasm for                                        
09 learning, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and responsible behavior; and                             
10       WHEREAS children who participate in daily physical education programs tend to be                                
11 healthier, more physically fit, and less stressed; and                                                                  
12       WHEREAS physically fit adults have significantly reduced risk factors for heart                                 
13 attacks and strokes; and                                                                                                
14       WHEREAS a quality daily physical education program for all children from                                        
15 kindergarten through grade 12 is an essential part of a comprehensive education;                                        
16       BE IT RESOLVED by the Alaska State Legislature that municipalities and school                                   
01 districts are encouraged to provide a quality daily physical education program for all children                         
02 from kindergarten through grade 12.                                                                                     
03       COPIES of this resolution shall be sent to each school district in the state.