Active Lifestyles

The American Heart Association recommends that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

Increased physical activity has been associated with an increased life expectancy, decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, and reducing blood pressure and the risk of diabetes.    -A.H.A

Physical activity produces overall physical, psychological and social benefits, including gaining more self-confidence and higher self-esteem.   -American Heart Association

Inactive children are likely to become inactive adults.   -A.H.A

8% of elementary schools provide PE daily or allocate the recommended amount of time for physical activity per week.    -American Heart Association

Girls who participate in sports like themselves more, have more self-confidence, and are more likely to have higher grades and go to college.    -Joan E LeFebvre

Children in the United States watch an average of 3 to 4 hours of television a day. By the time of high school graduation, they will have spent more time watching television than they have in the classroom.    AACAP