What is Physical Activity? Physical activity is any bodily exercise that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness. We think of physical activity as burning energy or calories. For health benefits, physical activity should be of moderate or vigorous intensity, according to the USDA. Some examples of moderate activities include: walking, biking, [...]
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Schools play an important role in helping children to be healthy and fit. A fast growing body of research indicates that student wellness and academic learning go hand-in-hand. Put simply, the benefits that can arise from proper nutrition and physical activity are a prerequisite to optimal learning and to avoiding and preventing chronic diseases. This [...]
Low Cost Solutions to Getting Kids Active at School Monday-Friday By Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. Children six years and older need a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. So physical activity at school makes for a perfect opportunity to accomplish this. Below you will find some great suggestions for getting children physically active [...]
Most Students Deserve An Unstructured Recess Experience Today I received a phone call from a second grade teacher. She indicated that she had a behavior challenged child (frequent discipline issues) and was growing pretty frustrated with him. In response to Jeremy (not his real name), who was hitting kids, pushing kids, and causing chaos at [...]
