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National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

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Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month? It seems very appropriate for this month to be the month that we celebrate and educate ourselves about fitness and sports. There are a lot of things we do know. For example, we know that: Regular physical activity is good for us Healthy habits are important Incorporating exercise into our daily lives is a key to better health Sports teach teamwork, discipline and patience Getting outside promotes good health and physical fitness We all want a more active lifestyle These are the things we know. We may need … Continue reading →

School Fitness Programs

Very recently my nephew started 1st grade recently, his curriculum startled me. He goes Monday through Thursday, taking standard reading, writing, math, and history and because it’s a private school Latin and Bible Study. Friday is an elective day that he can take elective classes like art, Spanish or Physical Education. Elective classes. I can see Spanish for a kid in the 1st grade being an elective, but art and physical education? When did they become unnecessary classes that are only taught to students whose parents feel like signing them up? This isn’t the first time that I’ve noticed a … Continue reading →