article thumbnail

Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Much of physical education is based on: An active approach; Experiential learning; and Student collaboration.

article thumbnail

Irish Physical Activity Campaign

Physical Education Update

It’s not just North Americans who have begun to realize the importance of physical activity for children. Childhood obesity and inactivity is a phenomenon in every affluent, developed country in the world. This public advertisement, from Ireland, is called: Physical Activity – It All Adds Up.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Frequency of Physical Education Affects Adult Obesity Levels

Physical Education Update

“As public health officials wring their hands about the obesity epidemic, there’s a solution that is relatively low-cost, ready to implement and obvious to anyone involved in school health and physical education. Implement quality daily physical education in every school! A Solution to the Obesity Problem.

Obesity 130
article thumbnail

Obesity, Hunger, Inactivity and the Search for Hidden Answers

Physical Education Update

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]

Obesity 130
article thumbnail

Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

Obesity 52
article thumbnail

Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

article thumbnail

Politicians! We Need a National Fitness Strategy and a New National Identity!

Physical Education Update

The strategy must be comprehensive with the goal of establishing a national identity that includes fitness, health and physical competence. It must become our national duty to become fit and healthy, not only because it will save money, but because that’s what Canadians and Americans are…fit, healthy, physical people!

Fitness 130