Physical education for deaf students

An ideal physical education program would be one that focuses on aspects le ading to lifelong participation in and enjoyment of physical activity accom panied by appropriate fitness levels. Often, physical education classes are the only physical activity that many children receive throughout the day, and without them, an even greater number of children, including those who a re deaf, would be prone to aspects associated with sedentary lifestyles. Sc hools need to involve their students in daily physical education classes. T he emphasis of such a program should be placed on promoting physical fitnes s and developing skills that lead to a lifelong enjoyment of physical activ ity and healthy lifestyles. This paper reviews the Literature on the state of physical fitness among deaf students and describes an exemplary physical education program that was implemented at a school for deaf children.