US children  spend six to eight hours a day at school. That creates many opportunities for students to be physically active, which is important because experts recommend children get 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Find out more about ways your child can stay active at school with this fact sheet on Physical Activity.[1.6 MB]

It is also important for students to get physical education designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. These can help your kids gain the ability to stay physically active for their entire life time. Physical education can contribute to the one hour of physical activity kids should get each day. Learn more about how you can help with this fact sheet on Physical Education.[1.98 MB