Institute of Medicine: Kids need daily hour of physical activity, PE should be a core subject.

Last week, an article was published in the Washington Post declaring the importance of Physical Education in the school day. The Institute of Medicine released a report recommending that PE becomes a core subject in schools.

“Physical activity should be placed alongside those programs to make it a priority for us as a society,” Harold W. Kohl III, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Very interesting read. Enjoy!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/institute-of-medicine-kids-need-daily-hour-of-physical-activity-and-pe-should-be-core-subject/2013/05/23/be893676-c3b3-11e2-9642-a56177f1cdf7_story.html

PS: I haven't forgotten about the conference post!