Physical education and health education are integral components of a child's education.
The focus of the physical education program at White Plains is to teach, encourage, and inspire students to become physically literate. A physically literate person has developed the skills and knowledge necessary to be physically active across a lifespan. They have the motivation, confidence, and physical competence to participate in many games, sports, or physical fitness activities not just throughout their youth, but as they become adults.
Health education and family consumer science education teaches young people to take care of their minds, their bodies, and people around them. The instruction taught and skills learned help to build a foundation for academic success by teaching all students how to make healthy and informed decisions.
Below you will find a sampling of Internet resources and articles along with brief introductions further detailing the value of physical activity, wellness, and healthy lifestyles.
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Physical education programs in schools directly benefit students' physical health. Getting the recommended amount of exercise combats obesity, which subsequently reduces the risk for diabetes, heart disease, asthma, sleep disorders and other illnesses. Regular exercise also contributes to cardiovascular health and promotes muscle and bone development.
President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle.
Getting active is easier than you may think. Find ways to add in or mix up daily activity and discover a healthier you.
Physical activity can improve cognitive function and academic performance
What can you do as a parent to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve his or her best academically?
Exercise & Academic Performance
As schools everywhere strive to improve the academic performance of their students, many have cut physical education and recess periods to leave more time for sedentary classroom instruction. A sensible new report shows how shortsighted this trend can be. It found that exercise can significantly improve children’s cognitive abilities and their academic performance, as well as their health.
It's easier than you think to start eating healthy!
Take small steps each week to improve your nutrition and move toward a healthier you.
Children need healthy foods because their bodies require the nutrients to grow. A child who is given healthy foods will receive a lifetime bonus of a stronger mind and body.
