In a recent article comparing the health status of the nation’s children, Nevada ranked 48th. The growing incidence of obesity and physical inactivity has become a national problem. Drive around any neighborhood and the after school pick-up games that used to be the norm are missing. Children are seldom outdoors playing games and sports or just being active. As student performance on academic tests continues to drop so does the amount of physical activity these children are involved with in both school and at home.The Legislature meets only every two-years and for a limited amount of days, and hence many bills fall by the wayside.

The articles below represent professional views on why physical education should be offered daily.
It is time now to act on behalf of our children. A Healthy Body and a Healthy Mind go together.

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Child Nutrition Reauthorization
FIT KIDS Act
Dr. Monica Lounsbery's Advocacy PowerPoint
Nevada Senate Bill 197
Developmental Perspective
Educating the Whole Child
Evidence Based Physical Activity
Is It Physical Education or Physical Activity
American Heart Association and PE Fact Sheet
Job Interview Questions for PE Teachers
New Physical Activity Requirements
Obesity Final Report Draft
Obesity Service List
Participation in High School PE
PE in a Block Schedule
PE is Critical
Physical Activity Promotion
Public Attitudes toward PE
Recess in Elementary
STARS Program
The 10 Best and Worst States for Fit Kids
The Value of Improving Nutrition
United Nation’s International Year of Sport
Wellness Policy Final Draft
Wellness Policy on Physical Activity
2004 PE Checklist

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