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Recreational Sports Facilities & Physical Education SAVE Taxpayers’ Money!

Physical Education Update

Physical education and the provision of facilities that encourage physical activity are anything but frills. The western world is in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis – a crisis that will result in an astronomical increase in health care costs in the next decade or two. Obesity Mechanisms and Clinical Management.”

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Cuts to Health and PE Programs Cause Increase in Teen Pregnancy

Physical Education Update

Of course, it’s important for students to know the 3R’s, but health and PE programs will save their lives. Students get only one body in their lifetime and unless they receive the information and tools to keep it healthy, they risk premature heart disease, diabetes,obesity and a poor quality of life.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

Moreover, regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Curriculums around the world clearly recognise the importance of teaching literacy in Health and Physical Education.

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Heart Zones Trailblazers: Darrell Salmi

Heartzones

It is a smart way to fight the prevalence of childhood obesity. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program. It is a way to market to your stakeholders (parents-guardians, administration, the student) that PE is the most important class in your school. Do you know…. It is easy to request.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

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. Health Education Journal. Pandemic benefits of physical activity. 2021 Mar;80(2):199-209.