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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

PLT4M

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. We can’t assume that students will get this outside of school.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities. Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.