We believe that a good quality Physical Education program is essential for our students. Quality PE provides students with a myriad of essential learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Some of the benefits of a quality PE program are listed here:

1. An opportunity to teach character traits such as sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, encouragement, kindness, responsibility, self-esteem, respect for others, and so much more!

2. Quality Physical Education provides a positive movement experience for all, while providing students an additional arena in which to excel. Some students who struggle in the classroom may find increased self-respect and a new sense of respect from their classmates.

3. A quality PE program keeps our students healthy through daily participation in the program, while teaching them the basic skills needed for future fitness and athletic success.

4. Quality physical education promotes long-term health and wellness by making health and fitness fun, and by incorporating lessons on the importance of movement for overall health and disease prevention.

5. Reduces obesity and other health risks.

6. Research shows that a quality PE program will increase standardized test scores.

7. PE can be used to enhance and reinforce learning across the curriculum.

8. Quality PE involves every student, and meets every student at his or her level of ability. Good PE emphasizes each individual's contribution and celebrates individual success, while downplaying athletic competition. Our PE focus is on participation and FUN... while we encourage extra-curricular sports activities for those who desire competition.
 

Physical Education is MORE than running, calisthenics, or sport. It is a total movement experience that focuses on FUN, involvement, character, self-esteem, health and fitness, and total well-being for our students. It is an essential part of every day.

We believe that children and youth who are involved in Tandalay All-Out-Play in the after-school setting will benefit in a number of ways:

1. Tandalay All-Out-Play gives participants a feeling of acceptance and worth as part of a "team" that works together cooperatively to achieve a common goal (FUN!)

2. All participants will enjoy success through our program, leading to increased self-esteem as they see themselves moving, participating, and contributing in a meaningful way.

3. Tandalay Curriculum emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation, along with "Character Counts." Participants learn not only to respect themselves, but to respect and appreciate others.

4. Participants learn through experience and discussion how to interact appropriately with others, to be responsible with equipment, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to play with integrity and honesty.

5. Participants benefit from the interaction with their Teacher's and Assistants. Our thorough Tandalay Training for PE Teachers and Recreation Leaders prepares staff for taking on meaningful leadership roles.

6. Tandalay All-Out-Play will keep participants coming back for more! Attendance is a key factor in after-school programs. Fun, acceptance, safety, and total inclusion will increase attendance in both consistency and recruitment.

After-School Recreation provides a meaningful movement experience that enriches the lives of youth by providing long-lasting health and fitness skills, encouraging relationships with caring and consistent adults, and by enhancing self respect and respect for others through the Power of Positive Play!