Many Schools Cutting Gym Classes

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Many Schools Cutting Gym Classes

• http//www.abcnews.go.com/sections/living/US/gymcl
  ass030930.html

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Gym Classes Sacrificed

• Save money
• Satisfy Federal Mandates

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Nationwide

• 1/2 of students enrolled in P.E.
• High School - 1/3 of students have P.E. daily

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No Exercising on Kids Free Time

• 60 of 9-13 year olds dont exercise during
  non-school hours
• 23 dont engage in any free-time exercises

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Fewer Kids Are Playing Outside
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Doctors are now Warning About Obesity
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Researchers say

• Fitness Excelling in school

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Experts recommend Daily Gym Classes
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States let kids opt out

• Elementary- regular P.E. teacher
• High School- P.E. usually required only 1 year

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Signs That P.E is Reviving

• 15 States looking to change requirements
• Federal Government giving 15 million in grants
• Special Programs developed for exercising