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Obesity, Hunger, Inactivity and the Search for Hidden Answers

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Hi Readers, I just received this email from long-time reader and physical educator, David Flax of South Africa. It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. tags]physical education,obesity,childhood obesity,inactivity,exercise/code> [/tags]

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Benefits of Physical Activity In Schools

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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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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

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Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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Physical Activity vs. Movement: Consider Both For Your After School Program

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Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. He was severely obese.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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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.

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Physical Activity vs. Movement: Consider Both For Your After School Program

Skillastics

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. He was severely obese.

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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

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In this article, we feature some of the top physical education articles that help make the case for quality daily physical education opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Importance of Physical Education Articles Physical education classes are on the chopping block in many areas of the country.