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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. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

But even as PE classes have evolved, the arguments against physical education in schools have persisted: “Physical education classes take up valuable school time that could be otherwise dedicated to math, science, or other core subjects.” Piekarz-Porter, et al.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. The Lofty Task of 60 Minutes a Day There is no question that students need regular physical activity.

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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. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Advice to Help Your Teens Get Enough Sleep

Stanford Childrens

“In addition, adequate sleep appears to be protective against chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.”. Dr. Bhargava explains that teens start feeling sleepy much later in the evening compared with elementary school students, which means they need a later bedtime. Most teens are sleep-deprived.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students. Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Why is physical education important to health?

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

Furthermore, physical education helps students to improve their coordination, balance, and strength, which is essential for participating in sports and other physical activities and promotes life-long physical learning.