Digital Communications- Design Project 2

how Physical health affects students

Students, along with their parents and teachers, often forget how important a student's physical health can affect their educational outcomes. It is shown that students who exercise daily or often have better attendance, better grades, and a better mindset overall.

1 in 10

Staying active as a student is extremely imporant to ensure better motivation and better grades. As the Colorado Department of Education states, "The academic success of America’s youth is strongly linked with their health."

42%

Played a sport in school and had mostly A's

66%

Didn't play sports and had mostly D's or F's

Students meet both the recomended 60 minutes of physical activity, and the screen-based activity guideline (2 or less hours on a device)

Physical health can improve body muscle, bone strength, and even help long-term health such as preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Students who are involved in physical activity have a much higher chance of educational success than those who aren't.

Physical activity can improve attention and memory. It also reduces risk of depression.

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https://www.cde.state.co.us/healthandwellness/theconnection-learning-health#:~:text=Healthy%20Kids%20Learn%20Better!&text=Health%2Drisk%20behaviors%20such%20as,to%20pay%20attention%20in%20class. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/health/physical-activity#:~:text=in%202011%E2%80%9312%3A-,less%20than%20one%2Dquarter%20(23%25)%20of%20children%20aged%205,each%20day%20(Figure%201). https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/health_and_academics/physical-activity-and-sedentary-behaviors-and-academic-grades.htm

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