Physical activity provides significant mental, social, and physical health benefits for people of all ages. It encourages cooperation, develops motor skills, and promotes social interaction and language development. Regular physical activity can also reduce the risk of many health conditions like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Additionally, active students tend to have higher academic achievement and physical activity can curb undesirable behaviors.

1. The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Physical * Encourages cooperation - Strengthens upper torso
Activity plays a key role in improving, mental, social and physical * Non-competitive - Differing abilities are non-issue
health. In addition, it results in a higher quality of life for all ages * Refines perceptual skills - Reinforces turn-taking/ sharing
by encouraging a culture that is active, healthy learners who achieve * Develops a sense of rhythm - Requires following directions
better academic results. These students have greater levels of * Promotes social interaction - Enhances language development
concentration, relaxation and focus. Physical activity curbs
undesirable social behaviours. A more physically active population
significantly reduces health care costs. Regular physical activity
reduces the risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, colon
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cancer, back pain, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression
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and stress. But also makes us stronger, give us energy and prolongs
independence as children get older.
* Check to make sure that the floor underneath the area of use is not
slippery (or that the grass isn’t wet, if outside)
* Remind the children to watch where they are going, to avoid
bumping heads.
* If the game starts to get too wild, switch to a more quiet, calming
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* Make sure that you have ample space, and plenty of room.
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* As always – Safety is first and foremost!