PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

And this lack of physical activity doesn’t come without consequences – it impacts everything from students struggling to focus in class to staggering rates of childhood obesity. In the past, we have looked at physical education as the sole solution to addressing physical activity and students’ physical health and well-being.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Statistics about the current state of child wellness.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

We did so, because we knew that exercise’s mental and physical benefits were essential for students’ well-being while living through a pandemic. Then we went back to school. Quickly the benefits of physical activity in schools took a back seat. We can’t assume that students will get this outside of school.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

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. Community partners can provide after-school physical activity and sports programs both on- and off-campus. 2020 Dec;17(1):1-8.

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