Encouraging Physical Actvity

Encouraging Physical Actvity

1. Identify 2 advantages of physical exercise during middle childhood in each of the following domains:

1. Biological
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2. Psychological
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3. Social
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2. Read the following scenario

A proposal has been made in your state government to cut funding for physical education (PE) programs in its elementary schools by as much as 20%. As an elementary school social worker, you are aware of the biopsychosocial benefits of physical exercise during middle childhood.

3. Draft a one-page letter to your state legislature advocating against the proposal.

Cite the importance of PE programs in elementary schools based on the biopsychosocial advantages of physical exercise during this developmental period. Incorporate at least one argument that PE programs are beneficial on a more macro scale (e.g. they benefit families, schools, communities, etc.)