Physical Education Update
DECEMBER 3, 2022
. “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.
Physical Education Update
MARCH 14, 2023
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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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.
PLT4M
OCTOBER 24, 2022
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!
Skillastics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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.
Physical Education Update
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Here’s an excellent example of politicians not understanding the benefits of physical education – cutting physical education as a way to reduce costs, but penalizing the taxpayer millions of dollars as a consequence. Elin Walsh, “Falls Schools weigh means of saving, making more money.” Ohio’s Physical Activity Plan, 2009.
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.
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