Gym

Physical Activity at school may be your favourite subject. You may hate it. Try to keep a good attitude towards it and try to enjoy yourself!

 

Here are some tips I find very useful:

1. If you are running laps, keep a fast-paced song in your head and don't lose that tune.

2. Don't forget to strech and eat healthy!

3. Make sure you have proper footwear.

4. Fnid a run partner, time will go by faster.

5. Doubleknot your laces!

6. If running, dress as if 10 degrees warmer than the thermometor

7. Wear sunscreen and Bugspray

 

Keep your spirits up and set high standards for yourself. If you don't like something your doing in gym, keep your eye on the goal and just think how much better you will be at whatever your doing. Remember, to always participate.

 

Making physical activity a part of a child's day is fun and healthy. Encouraging kids to build physical activity into their daily routine helps create a pattern that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Consider the following facts:

  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is suggested that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the 10 leading global causes of death and disability
  • According to the latest Neilson rating, children spend 25 hours a week watching network television, and this does not include time watching movies, using a computer or playing video games
  • 40% of Canadian children have at least one risk factor for heart disease due to an inactive lifestyle
  • 24% of Canadian children are obese

What are the benefits of daily physical activity?

  • Stronger muscles and bones
  • Increases flexibility
  • Better posture and balance
  • Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
  • Strengthens the heart and lungs and improves circulation
  • Enhances healthy growth and development
  • Increases self-esteem
  • Improves concentration
  • Improve task performance and problem solving skills
  • Helps children meet new friends
  • Improved sleep habits 
  • Reduces stress
  • Improves mood

The education system needs to provide the leadership and the opportunity to ensure that our children are active, and that they develop the physical activity habit needed to live a healthy life.