Physical fitness has been a focus of our society for decades, being physically active, looking physically fit and being in peak physical condition to perform is a major influence on the way we live our lives. Physical education is an essential, but contested subject in the school system. What to teach, how long to teach it for, and how many times it’s needed in a week, are all issues that are debated about every year. Ontario’s physical education curriculum has undergone a number of changes over the past few years, new programs, initiatives and theories about how to educate our kids to live a healthy and active life, while trying to prevent childhood obesity. There are many questions that surround Ontario’s physical education curriculum, much like there are many questions about other subjects that are in our school system. Our physical education curriculum has been shaped by a number of social, cultural and intellectual influences that over the last century, and the many years before that, has changed the way we think and feel about the physical side of life. The evolution of physical education in Ontario has been shaped by a diverse range of influences; from early civilizations, to world wars, and social initiatives of the 20th century.
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