1. Benefits of adding Self Defense into the Physical Education curriculum

2. 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.
3. Many Problems in todays Physical Education classes
Poor teaching
Poor nutrition
Poor exercise habits
Lack of sleep
Lack of motivation
4. Self Defense in the Curriculum
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. A visual Aid for Self Defense
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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.
12. 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
13. Make Self Defense a Priority here at New Paltz High School