In brief: These physical education experts agree that two important goals of elementary physical education programs are developing movement skills and health-related fitness habits that will benefit children throughout their lives. Physical educators must decide on the content of their programs based on what is important in the culture. Because fitness cannot be maintained with the limited class time available for physical education, children should also be encouraged to participate in out-of-school family and community activities. The panel concluded that physical educators must establish priorities in their goals and demonstrate the positive effects of elementary school physical education programs.