Children are our most precious resource...
And as such, parents are concerned with ensuring their kids' healthy development. A critical part of a child's mental and physical growth takes place during school and schools are under increasing pressure to improve academic performance.
"Decreasing levels of physical education and activity in school can lead to a decrease in reading and math scores."
In response to this pressure, many schools are cutting back on physical education in favor of more academic instruction. Studies are showing, however, that decreasing levels of physical education and activity in school can lead to a decrease in reading and math scores, with an increase in tardiness, absenteeism, and difficulties with concentration.
An increasing number of findings conversely suggest that increasing physical education and activity in schools can lead to increases in test scores, academic achievement, and classroom behavior
Fit Kids, Inc is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization committed to making a positive impact on the quality of public education nation-wide through the development of schools utilizing sports-centric strategies that cultivate kids' minds AND bodies.
More On Fit Kids, Inc>> How We Do It>>Links to research studies:
- Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Academic Performance
- Link Between Nutrition, Physical Activity , and Academic Achievement
- Failing Fitness - Physical Activity and Physical Education in Schools
- Physical Education Matters
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