Physical Education and Physical Activity, Healthy Schools
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Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. Physical education benefits students by increasing their level of physical activity, improving their grades and test scores, and helping them focus in class.
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The Importance of Physical Education in Schools - TeacherPH
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Physical Education & Physical Activity - Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition
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Physical Education & Physical Activity - Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition
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Infographic Highlights Benefits of Physical Activity in Schools - Thriving Schools
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Blog - Pinnacle Prevention
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Healthy Schools
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Infographic: Benefits of School-Based Physical Activity, Healthy Schools
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Coordinated School Health – Coordinated School Health – McNairy County School District
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Parents for Healthy Schools, Healthy Schools
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Teachers Find Creative Ways to Integrate Movement into the Classroom
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Quality PE in Schools Leads to a Healthy Life • Council for a Strong America
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Promoting Physical Education & Physical Activity At School
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IPS Physical & Health Education Department – Indianapolis Public Schools
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Why Is Physical Education So Important? - OWIS Singapore
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Health Literacy and Health Education in Schools: Collaboration for Action - National Academy of Medicine