The State of Youth Fitness Sever national studies have been conducted looking at the fitness in Americas Youth. In general most agree that the studies have led to the conclusion that American children and youth are less active, healthy, and physicall fit than is recommended to protect against future chronic disease.
Girls exercise less than boys.
Activity levels drop sharply as age or grade in school increases. Many young people have risk factors already. 1 in 3 children have chol high than 170. A certain level of motor fitness is required. VO2max maximal oxygen consumption the most oxygen that can be taken in and utilized during exercise.