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f cancer and diabetes Improves posture and reduces lower back pain Is as effective as psychotherapy for treating depression 11 Activity Is for All Youth Regular activity for youth increases the probability of an active adult lifestyle Youth who are active at 3 or 4 years of age, are more active as adults Moderate activity offers lifetime benefits Activity helps those who need it most unskilled and obese youth 12 Why the Concern about Inactivity among Youth? A percentage of youth (1530%) are inactive. Other reasons for concern are: – The rapid decrease in activity among youth when they enter adolescence, particularly females – The increase in obesity among youth and adults 13 14 Steps across grade level 800090001000011000120221300014000150001 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12G r a d eSteps/day M a l e s F e m a l e sMean steps/day for female and male students in grades 112 Le Masurier, G., Beighle, A., et al, (2022) Pedometer determined physical activity levels of youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 15 When are elementary school students active? 010002022300040005000600070008000P . E . Sc h o o l D ay O u ts i d eSc h o o lB o y sG i rl sMan, C. F., Pangrazi, R. P., amp。 Beighle, A. (2022). Using pedometers to promote physical activity in physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 74(7), 3338. 16 17 Factors Environment – Staff Managed Motivation – Staff interaction Appropriate Activities – Staff determined 18 19 (teacher = anyone working with children) 20 A Friend? Friends play favorites Friends want to be liked Friends pick who they wish to help 21 A leader? Leaders care about all students and treat them all fairly Leaders earn respect Leaders