After smoking, physical inactivity is the single largest health risk factor in the country today. One out of every four children do not attend and school physical education classes and only one of three get physical activity every day.
Physical inactivity is a serious, nationwide problem.
Its scope poses a public health challenge for reducing the national burden of unnecessary illness and premature death. As parents, we are concerned about the academic progress of our children. The time is now to reinforce your children's effort and achievement for participating in healthy physical activity. More and more families are becoming aware of the numerous benefits of physical activity. Adults who are physically active are at lesser risk of dying from heart disease or developing diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure.