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Recreational Sports Facilities & Physical Education SAVE Taxpayers’ Money!

Physical Education Update

Physical education and the provision of facilities that encourage physical activity are anything but frills. The western world is in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis – a crisis that will result in an astronomical increase in health care costs in the next decade or two. Obesity Mechanisms and Clinical Management.”

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Heart Zones Trailblazers: Darrell Salmi

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At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. . Awarded Minnesota State Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2018. Croix Education Association Distinguished Teacher – 2017. It is a smart way to fight the prevalence of childhood obesity.

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Cuts to Health and PE Programs Cause Increase in Teen Pregnancy

Physical Education Update

Of course, it’s important for students to know the 3R’s, but health and PE programs will save their lives. Students get only one body in their lifetime and unless they receive the information and tools to keep it healthy, they risk premature heart disease, diabetes,obesity and a poor quality of life.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

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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. Health Education Journal. The post COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity appeared first on Spark PE.