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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. There are also a record number of kids with social-emotional-behavioral conditions.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. In this article Alex X. About The Author : Alex X. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. .

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Question: Why Some People Dislike Exercise?

Heartzones

Another factor that may contribute to a dislike of exercise is physical discomfort. For some individuals, exercise can be uncomfortable or even painful, especially if they have existing health conditions, injuries, or are new to exercise. Social factors can also contribute to a dislike of exercise.

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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

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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Showcase District – Missouri: Farmington School District

Heartzones

Each of the students followed up with their Doctor and found out that they each had some type of undiagnosed cardio-pulmonary condition. As a Physical Educator, it is a game changer to have a diagnostic tool like this to help us monitor and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of all of our students.”

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Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

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