PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

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. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Academics 52

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Immune system Exercise Obesity 52

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students. Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Why is physical education important to health?

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

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