Effect of Physical Activity in School ACTIVE BODY, ACTIVE MIND Physical activity is absolutely vital for kids. It not only develops healthy bones, joints, and muscles, fends off obesity and improves academic performance – it also offers opportunities to socialize and learn valuable new skills. How Much Physical Activity Occurs In Our Schools?
How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that youth participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Types of Activity
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The Impact Of Physical Activity In School
Replacing 240 minutes per week of academic class time with physical education led to higher scores on standardized math examinations. The rate of academic learning per unit of class time is enhanced in physically active students. Physically active students reflect reduced absenteeism in school, which translates into increased revenue for schools. For each additional school day per week that adolescents participated in physical education, the odds of being an overweight adult decreased by 5%. Increasing physical education instruction in kindergarten and 1st grade by just one hour per week could reduce the number of overweight youth by as much as 10% nationally. School administration support, effective physical education instructors, and focus on staff training have been identified as the factors most important for successful and sustainable PE implementation.
Benefits of Physical Activity For The Mind
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Obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for long-term cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Children who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and poor self-esteem
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Conclusion Become an advocate for a healthy, active lifestyle.
REF: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm http://johnratey.typepad.com/SattelRatey.pdf http://www.childrennow.org/uploads/documents/bwlw2011_resource1.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/toolkit/factsheet_pa_guidelines_schools.pdf http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/physical-activity-may-help-kids-do-better-in-school-studiessay/2013/10/21/e7f86306-2b87-11e3-97a3-ff2758228523_story.html
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