The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act (FIT Kids Act) would renew our nation's emphasis on physical education by establishing a framework for schools to closely look at the quality and quantity of PE they are providing, and to supply parents with that information to better understand the PE their kids are receiving. Tell Congress that the health of our kids must be a priority – send your message today!
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Dear Legislator,
As your constituent and an American Heart Association You’re the Cure advocate, I urge you to co-sponsor the Fitness Integrated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act.
We are facing a childhood obesity epidemic. About 1 out of every 6 children and adolescents, ages six to 19, are considered obese. Yet, despite this alarming trend, schools are cutting back on quality physical educations programs. This means that kids are missing out on critical physical activity during the school day, as well as important learning that helps shape life-long health habits.
The FIT Kids Act renews our nation’s emphasis on physical education in schools by:
• Engaging parents and the public by requiring all school districts and states to report on students’ physical activity during the school day
• Ensuring appropriate professional development for health and physical education teachers
• Funding research to examine the link between children’s health and their academic achievement and recommendations for effective ways to combat childhood obesity and improve healthy living and physical activity.
Please do your part to help prioritize the health and well-being of our kids by co-sponsoring the FIT Kids Act today!
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