PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools. Schools must invest in PE programs to see higher levels of success in the classroom and community.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

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. ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. That was 15 years ago.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Academics 52

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school. Pandemic benefits of physical activity.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Immune system Exercise Obesity 52

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I recently watched an elementary school cross-country meet and was struck by the amount of talent that ran past me. I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. Once broken, the exercise habit is hard to re-start.

Elementary School 130

Elementary School Obesity Elementary High School 130