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Physical Activity in
Schools Alex
2/29/13
Orcutt Academy High School
Frosh Core
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• 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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Physical Activity
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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.
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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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Strongly Somewhat No
54.2
37.5
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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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Orcutt Academy High School Frosh Core