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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 complete 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This is because quality physical education doesn’t just help students achieve regular physical activity in the moment. Physical education is an academic subject, just like math or science.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

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For example, many people expect physical education classes to be a place for constant and consistent vigorous physical activity. And while physical activity is a core component of physical education class, it is not its sole focus. There are a myriad of consequences from sedentary behavior.