1. Our kids live in a fast-paced world

2. Cell Phones Facebook YouTube TEXTING State Tests SATs Twitter Cyberbullies iPods

3. And face challenges we never imagined

4. Rate of obesity among children in 1975

5. 5%

6. Rate of obesity among children in 2008

7. 16%

8. Number of children who will develop diabetes without lifestyle changes diabetes

9. 1 in 3

10. Number of Delaware children who are overweight or obese

11. 37%

12. Number of children who walked to school in 1960

13. 60%

14. Number of children who walk to school today

15. 10%

16. Number of U.S. fourth grade students below basic reading level in 2007

17. 1 in 3

18. Increase in number of prescriptions to treat attention disorders since 1991

19. + 500%

20. What if there was thing that could help students face the challenges of… ONE

21. Attention Span Healthy Weight Academic Success Social Skills Self Esteem Physical Fitness Emotional Balance ()()

22. There is.

23. Physical Activity

24. Lets get our kids moving more.

25. Daily moderate to vigorous activity improves…

26. Fitness Strength Endurance Weight maintenance

27. Concentration level Classroom behavior Attendance And even…

28. Standards-Based Test Scores!

29. A California study showed that students with higher fitness scores had better test scores for both reading and math. Evidence is mounting

30. A study of more than 2 million Texas students found that physically fit students are more likely to: Do well on state tests Have good school attendance

31. And less likely to: Have disciplinary referrals for truancy, violence, and substance abuse.

32. A national study concluded that at least one daily recess period of more than 15 minutes for 8 to 9-year-olds resulted in improved classroom behavior.

33. A 2006 study showed that a daily 10 minute activity break increased students ability to stay on-task by as much as 20%.

34. As a school nurse I see fewer visits to the nurse's office since we began 150 minutes of physical activity per week. We've also had fewer discipline referrals. Kathy Capozzoli Cape Henlopen School District

35. Kids need at least 60 minutes a day

36. 30 minutes during the school day is doable

37. Combining physical activity in Physical Education class, on the playground,

38. And in the classroom.

40. You are a part

41. of one of societys

42. main vehicles of change

43. Yes, We Can

44. Change childrens health and futures

45. School cultures that value student health

46. can go a long way towards a better, healthier society.

47. Embed health and well-being

48. Into the fabric of daily school life

49. One of the wonderful and unexpected outcomes of promoting wellness and increasing physical activity for staff and students was that it reinforced a healthy school atmosphere and sense of community and resulted in a more cohesive school culture… Richelle Talbert Christina School District

50. Students learn what they live

51. They need consistent health information

52. And lots of opportunities to live it.

53. I believe that a healthy lifestyle can foster greater achievement in the classroom. After a test or between subjects, I exercise with the students to get their blood flowing. It helps them to stay focused on their work. Heather Baker Christina School District

54. Give students the chance to be physically active and see the improvement in

55. Focus Learning Behavior Attention Academics Health and fitness

56. SUCCESS

57. Make School a Experience Moving

58. Make School a Experience Moving