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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

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. How much exercise do children need?