Why is DPA required during the 300 minutes of curriculum instruction time?
According to DPA in Schools: Guide for School Principals, Daily Physical Activity is one component of a school’s health and physical education program. The active participation strand of the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum requires all students to participate vigorously in a wide range of physical activities on a regular basis. Recess and intramurals, although designated as an opportunity for vigorous activity, does not ensure all students participate. In addition, DPA is to be monitored through evaluation and/or assessment, which isn’t practical during recess or intramurals.
