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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. They perform better on standardized and functional assessments. The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Pandemic benefits of physical activity. SJ8]Biddle SJ, Ciaccioni S, Thomas G, Vergeer I.