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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
Feel Better Minnesota 5K walk/Run
Eat Smart Move More
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
