American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day

A new poll finds that almost all parents of young children believe it's important for elementary school kids to get exercise during each school day. However, one-third said their children don't get enough physical activity at school. The survey findings come at a time when U.S. schools continue to cut back on physical activity due to budget cuts. Obesity is thought to affect one out of every six kids in the United States. Read more...

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