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Physical activity in schools

Physical activity enhances student learning and promotes health and well-being for all children and youth. Despite the benefits, many schools struggle to find time to provide a quality physical education program and integrate the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity into the school day.

Find out what one Saskatoon teacher learned about the link between physical activity and academic performance.

Acadmic performance is improved by engagement in regular physical activity.

-Active Healthy Kids Canada

People who are physically literate move with competence in a wide variety of physical activities that benefit the development of the whole person.

-PHE Canada

Saskatchewan children & youth spend about 6 hours per day at school. Daily physical activity during these hours promotes a way of life that values regular physical activity.

-Saskatchewan Ministry of Education

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