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Why Sports Play an Important Role in Schools

Active Schools Us

Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity. Due to low student engagement in sports activities, schools miss out on significant benefits for the institution and students.

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

Skillastics

His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. By incorporating increased movements and aerobic exercises, Speed StacksĀ® SkillasticsĀ® integrates the missing aerobic activity piece.

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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 doesnā€™t get lost in the shuffle? Make it fun, educational, and meaningful. Or is it easy being an Afterschool program director who also loves physical activity teaching kids how to love fitness?

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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 doesnā€™t get lost in the shuffle? Make it fun, educational, and meaningful. Or is it easy being an Afterschool program director who also loves physical activity teaching kids how to love fitness?

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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason).

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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. Being active should be fun.