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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.

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What Is Health and Wellness?

PLT4M

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” ” and provide actionable steps to promote a healthier United States via early intervention in physical education. What is Health and Wellness? But what is health and wellness?

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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]

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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

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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.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Diabetes Matters

Growing Healthy Kids

"Issues like diabetes do, as you well know, have a knock-on effect to diabetes. Kids who are overweight and obese are at higher risk for developing diabetes than kids who are at healthy weights. Childhood obesity is the elephant in the room. We ignore obesity, turn a blind eye, and pretend it is not there.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. Why should students learn Health and Physical Education? The answer is simple.