Physical Education and Physical Activity in Schools
Sitting still in class all day can be tough. Studies have shown that not only do our children love to move around, they perform better in class when they do. Find out what concerned parents are doing to ensure kids have physical activity options before and after school.
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Physical activity in childcare and preschool settings
Learn what parents and childcare providers are doing to get kids moving and foster their natural flow of energy.
Learn more at healthykidshealthyfuture.org
Quality physical education on a daily basis:
Pop quizzes shouldn’t be the only things that make students sweat. By standing for change, concerned communities are helping kids get the recommended hour of physical exercise every day.
Strategies to Improve the Quality of Physical Education (PDF)
Physical activity in after-school and childcare programs:
Learn what childcare and after-school programs are doing to weave physical games and exercise into students’ free time.
Kids on the Move: Physical Activity Guidelines for Afterschool Programs (PDF)
Alternatives to entertainment screen time (TV, video games) after school:
Learn how to help kids put down the remote and pick up a jump rope or a ball.
Limit Tube Time and Get Your Kids Moving
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Learn More About CDC’s “Healthy Schools” Initiative
Research shows that when students eat healthy and are more physically active, they do better in school. With the help of CDC, communities nationwide are putting this research into practice, year-round.
Learn more about what communities are doing to help schools become places where students not only learn about the importance of eating healthier and being more physically active but, in fact, eat healthier and move more.
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