Physical Education Update

APRIL 17, 2023

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.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Our national leaders must realize that any investment in the promotion of physical fitness has a huge payoff – not only will it provide a happier, more productive populace, it’s an investment that will realize huge long-term savings from our health-care expenditures. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. Wolf and G.A.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Daily physical education can be a powerful elixir to combat our youth’s growing mental and physical health concerns.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These cutbacks come at a time when the United States is struggling with increased rates of childhood obesity, mental health issues, and concerns about academic performance of students. For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

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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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. And while there are many ways to approach fitness education, it is essential to understand what fitness education is not. Importance of Fitness Education For Students Our country is at a health and wellness crossroads.

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