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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. basketball. KEEP IT FUN!!!!!!

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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

Skillastics

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Add music Whether it’s at the end of the day for good behavior, or all afternoon long, what kid doesn’t love dancing along to cool tunes? Make it fun, educational, and meaningful.

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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

Skillastics

What can your afterschool program do to help keep kids engaged and active, while instilling a life-long love of fitness that doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? Here are some quick tips that will help your kids learn to love physical activity for years to come while mixing in fun, making it meaningful, and adding in a little education on top!

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