Elementary School Fitness Obesity Physical Activity 
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. The meets in our area regularly draw between 600 and 1600 runners.
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.
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PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.
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?
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Get Access Here.
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