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Physical Activity  Steps to a healthier you  Physical ActivityTop 10 reasons movement matters to you and your children: 10. Improves memory and concentration 9. Improves classroom behavior 8. Improves test scores 7. Decreases stress and improves mood 6. Improves health and attendance 5. Improves motor skills 4. Improves self esteem 3. Promotes good sleep 2. Helps maintain healthy weight 1. It’s fun Physical Activity Guidelines: Quality Physical Education focuses on health and skills that help an individual by physically active throughout their life. The goal is individual improvement. The following resources are available: Minnesota Action for Healthy Kids – Physical Activity is Key Family Activity Ideas: Families play a critical role in shaping a child’s physical activity experiences. Opportunities and motivation to be physically active begin in the home. The following resources are available: US Department of Transportation – How Walkable is Your Community US Department of Health & Human Services – Promoting Better Health for Young People Through Physical Activity and Sports Shape Up America – 10,000 Steps Physical Activity Hot Links: 1. Web site resources American Heart Association National Association for Sport & Physical Ed The Presidents Great Outdoors Challenge Brain Breaks 2. Other resources Mounds View Public Schools Community Education City Parks and Recreation: Arden Hills Mounds View North Oaks New Brighton Roseville Shoreview Vadnais Heights |
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