Did you know:
- That physical inactivity is the largest health risk factor in the U.S. today,
second only to smoking.
- Obesity related diseases cost the U.S. economy over $100 billion annually.
- The percentage of overweight children has more than doubled in the past
30 years.
- One out of four children do not attend any physical education classes or
get 20 minutes of vigorous activity per day.
Illinois is the only state that currently requires physical education classes
for all students in grades K-12.
National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 1997.
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of School Health
University of Colorado Denver
Campus Box F-541 P.O. Box 6508,
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1-866-724-0645
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