PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

(Physical Activity Guidelines) And yet, less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Let those numbers sink in. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? And at schools, physical activity is getting the cut.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

At the heart of all these different challenges is the need for students of all ages to participate in daily physical activity. Kids need daily physical activity levels, whether we are talking about elementary school children or young adult high school students. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., As schools look to make a positive learning environment where students can feel connected to each other and their school, physical education is one of the best places to achieve this.

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