Is it really the schools role, versus parents, to assure that students are physically active each day?
Answer to #5: The educational and physical needs of children cannot be divided. While schools cannot and should not become social service agencies nor should they ignore the physical and emotional needs of students especially when they impact the learning environment. Physical education has long been part of the K-12 school curriculum in the US because of the belief that physical activity is essential for healthy growth and development (Health is Academic: Guide to Coordinated School Health, 1998). Regular physical activity is associated with many health benefits and does impact academic success. Schools are uniquely suited to teach students the benefits of lifetime physical activity because they serve nearly all children and have facilities and equipment as well as trained staff with expertise to provide instruction. Schools also have a vested interest in maximizing academic success…this requires attention to the WHOLE CHILD. While parents and other caregivers have an important role
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