1. Physical Activity in
Schools
Alex
2/29/13
Orcutt Academy High School
Frosh Core

2. Physical Activity
• We are supposed to have at least 60 minutes
of physical activity a day, but only 18.5% of
females and 38.3% of males meet that
requirement (Youth Risk Behavior
Surveillance).

3. Physical Activity
Should P.E be mandatory in schools?
33%
Yes
67% No
Data obtained from self-generated survey. Take
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4. Physical Activity
Physical activity
declines as young
people age

5. Physical Activity
Although people think
they have the right to do
what they want with their
bodies, all schools should
require physical activity
because it will lower the
percent of childhood
obesity and improve
academics.

6. Physical Activity
Physical activity will
lower the percent of
childhood obesity and
other health issues

7. Physical Activity
Nation wide 32% of
Americans kids are
overweight, including
17% who are obese.

8. Physical Activity
Physical inactivity
increases ones risk for
dying prematurely.

9. Physical Activity
Do You Oppose Childhood Obesity?
60
50 54.2
40 37.5
30
20
10 8.3
0
Strongly Somewhat No
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10. Physical Activity
Physical activity
reduces feelings of
depression and anxiety
while improving one’s
self-esteem

11. Physical Activity
This makes it easier to
concentrate which
leads to better
academics

12. Physical Activity
There have been over
800 studies to prove
that physical activity
improves academics

13. Physical Activity
Physical activity lowers
the percent of
childhood obesity
while also improving
academics

14. Physical Activity
Schools should keep
on incorporating
physical activity in
education which leads
to a healthier overall
lifestyle.

15. Work cited
Daniels S, Arnett D, Eckel R. "Physical Activity and the Health of Young People." 7
june 2012. Adolescent and School Health. 28 january 2013
<http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/facts.htm>.
Nancy Armour, The Associated Press. "Do schools need more PE time to fight
obesity?" 22 June 2009. USA TODAY. 31 January 2013
<http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-21-physical-
education_N.htm>.
"Overview of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program." 2013. Physical
alliance for health. 28 January 2013
<http://www.aahperd.org/letsmoveinschool/about/overview.cfm>.
William J. Clinton, Robert Wood Johnson. "Physical Activity and Education." 2012.
Alliance for a healthier generation. 28 january 2013
<http://www.healthiergeneration.org/schools.aspx?id=3302>.

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2/29/13
Orcutt Academy High School
Frosh Core