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Why Sports Play an Important Role in Schools

Active Schools Us

Due to low student engagement in sports activities, schools miss out on significant benefits for the institution and students. Here’s why schools should start investing more in sports: Increases students’ academic performance Others may think that sports can distract students from academics.

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. The Elements of Fitness. basketball.

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Skillastics® Speed Stacking: The Physical Activity Your Program is Missing

Skillastics

By incorporating increased movements and aerobic exercises, Speed Stacks® Skillastics® integrates the missing aerobic activity piece. As a physical activity program leader, we know you’re looking for that combination of speed and hand-eye coordination training, along with a true cardio-enhanced program.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Brain scans show that bouts of aerobic exercise enable students’ brains to activate and be more ready to learn. And, anecdotal evidence suggests that students are also more focused and engaged after physical activity. Aerobic activity essentially primes the brain for learning (and sitting does not!).