Daily Physical Activity In Schools

Download or read book Daily Physical Activity in Schools written by Ontario. Ministry of Education and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource guide is intended to assist school boards in implementing the policy on daily physical activity outlined in Policy/Program Memorandum No. 138, "Daily Physical Activity in Elementary Schools, Grades 1-8", October 6, 2005. This policy requires that all students in Grades 1 to 8, including students with special needs, be provided with opportunities to participate in a minimum of twenty minutes of sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity each school day during instructional time. The goal of daily physical activity is to enable all elementary students to improve or maintain their physical fitness and their overall health and wellness, and to enhance their learning opportunities.