An essential tool for every quality physical education program for Kindergarten through 12th grade, this text establishes content standards that clearly identify consensus statements on what students should know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education program. The second edition, based on input from practitioners who have been using the standards in their programs for the past eight years, reflects the current thought and the most recent research in physical education. <P>The National Association for Sport and Physical Education seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public.