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The Movement Revolution: Unlocking Children's Full Potential through Physically Active Learning

Fit and Fun Play

This pandemic often results in childhood obesity, attentional disorders, depression and anxiety. It’s not transmissible, but it’s been increasing in intensity across the country, regionally, developmentally, and socio-economically. This pandemic is called a “sedentary lifestyle.”

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag. Too much screen time and not enough physical activity are leading to growing rates of childhood obesity. For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active.