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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. In addition, the obesity rate for children with a disability is 38 percent higher than for children without a disability.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

Obesity, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are all at elevated rates. Student health and wellness are more at risk than ever before. More than 75% of students do not get the recommended 60 minutes of activity per day and suffer the consequences of inactivity. The solution is quality physical activity and physical education.