It's back to school time again and educators, parents and kids are focused on making this year as successful as possible. Did you know that teens who receive mostly As are almost twice as likely to get the CDC recommended daily 60 minutes of physical activity than teens who receive mostly Ds and Fs? Kids who perform better in school are more likely to be physically active on a regular basis. Adding physical activity to the school day can not only keep kids healthy, but also increase attention, behavior and positive attitudes leading to improved academic performance.

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It's back to school time again and educators, parents and kids are focused on making this year as successful as possible. Did you know that teens who receive mostly As are almost twice as likely to get the CDC recommended daily 60 minutes of physical activity than teens who receive mostly Ds and Fs? Kids who perform better in school are more likely to be physically active on a regular basis. Adding physical activity to the school day can not only keep kids healthy, but also increase attention, behavior and positive attitudes leading to improved academic performance.

How can you help your kids get their daily 60 minutes? Encourage the physical activities they currently take part in, suggest new physical activities with a social component and set a good example by being physically active yourself! Here's to a happy and healthy school year.

Want to know more?

• CDC physical activity in schools factsheet
• CDC physical activity and youth factsheet
• MakingHealthEasier.org Communities working on physical activity and youth
  • Wood County, Wisconsin
  • Tri-County, Colorado
  • Pinellas County, FL
• Physical activity guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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