Today I've been putting together a presentation for early childhood educators on promoting physical activity and outdoor programming. So today's fitness tip is about ALL THE WONDERFUL benefits of physical activity for children, here are just a few! So get outside today!!
Physical activity helps kids:
Maintain
a healthy
weight
Reduce
their
risk of feeling stressed or depressed and developing obesity-related illnesses
(type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels)
Build
their
strength, flexibility, and endurance
Enhance
their
motor skills, social skills, and brain development
Develop
and
maintain strong bones
Sleep
better
Feel
confident
about themselves and their bodies as they grow (Reinforce a good self-concept through
participation in success oriented tasks)
Increase
awareness of the body in space
More
and
more evidence shows that children who are active tend to have fewer behavioral
and disciplinary problems, do better in school, and have longer attention spans
in class.
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