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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

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Lakeshore Foundation’s adapted recreation, sport, fitness and aquatics programs serve people locally, nationally and internationally. Obesity, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are all at elevated rates. Students thrive when they are provided opportunities to pursue lifetime fitness activities. Learn MORE.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home. Ready to Learn More?

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. We owe it to our kids to provide ample opportunity to explore physical fitness and health through physical education classes. The long-term goal is to help students pursue happy and healthy lifestyles.

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

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Muscular Fitness – Builds strong muscles and endurance. Heart & Lunge Health – Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness. Instead, it helps to empower them with motor skills, physical literacy, and a vast array of other health and wellness tools to promote overall health.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

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Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. In addition, physical education teachers will incorporate pe lessons that teach topics like foundational fitness, yoga, strength training, and other lifetime fitness activities. Instead, physical education can teach and support students to better pursue lifetime fitness and physical activity.