Remove Coordination Remove Flexibility Remove Obesity
article thumbnail

Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. The irony is, the cost of inactivity in Ohio is estimated to be $3.3

article thumbnail

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). In addition, the obesity rate for children with a disability is 38 percent higher than for children without a disability.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Popular Physical Activities for Working Women

The Sporting

Exercise improves your body's shape and physique, helping you prevent obesity. Going up the stairs is excellent cardio and it increases your blood circulation to make your legs more flexible. This physical activity also makes your body more flexible and it has excellent cardio effects.

article thumbnail

Top 7 Exercises to Boost Your Metabolism

The Sporting

Slow metabolism can lead to obesity, which is dangerous for your health. This exercise will target your thighs, legs and belly- and it will also increase your body's strength and flexibility. The benefits of skipping are not only limited to your physique; it improves your focus and body coordination.