The 1988 Campbell Survey on Well-Being in Canada found that only 10 percent of our young people are active enough to benefit in any significant way from it. There are convincing reasons why every parent should join the cause. It is a thoughtfully planned program led by a professional association of physical educators. And it is strongly endorsed by a variety of organizations, including the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. Improved climate for learning.
Exercise leads to a state of relaxation which lasts up to two hours.
This is accompanied by improved concentration, enhanced creativity and memory, and better task performance and problem solving. In short, physical activity 'sets up' students so they are ready to learn. In schools with a QDPE program, these benefits translate into a positive atmosphere and fewer problems. Enhanced academic performance. Studies show that all these benefits do pay off.