Physical Activity in

Schools Alex

2/29/13

Orcutt Academy High School

Frosh Core

• We are supposed to have at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, but only 18.5% of females and 38.3% of males meet that requirement (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance).

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67%

33%

Should P.E be mandatory in schools?

Yes

No

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Physical activity declines as young

people age

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Although people think they have the right to do

what they want with their bodies, all schools should require physical activity because it will lower the

percent of childhood obesity and improve

academics.

Physical activity will lower the percent of

childhood obesity and other health issues

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Nation wide 32% of Americans kids are

overweight, including 17% who are obese.

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Physical inactivity increases ones risk for

dying prematurely.

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0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Strongly Somewhat No

54.2

37.5

8.3

Do You Oppose Childhood Obesity?

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Physical activity reduces feelings of

depression and anxiety while improving one’s

self-esteem

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This makes it easier to concentrate which

leads to better academics

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There have been over 800 studies to prove that physical activity improves academics

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Physical activity lowers the percent of

childhood obesity while also improving

academics

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Schools should keep on incorporating

physical activity in education which leads to a healthier overall

lifestyle.

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Work cited Daniels S, Arnett D, Eckel R. "Physical Activity and the Health of Young People." 7 june 2012. Adolescent and School Health. 28 january 2013 <http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/facts.htm>. Nancy Armour, The Associated Press. "Do schools need more PE time to fight obesity?" 22 June 2009. USA TODAY. 31 January 2013 <http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-21-physical-education_N.htm>. "Overview of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program." 2013. Physical alliance for health. 28 January 2013 <http://www.aahperd.org/letsmoveinschool/about/overview.cfm>. William J. Clinton, Robert Wood Johnson. "Physical Activity and Education." 2012. Alliance for a healthier generation. 28 january 2013 <http://www.healthiergeneration.org/schools.aspx?id=3302>.

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