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Meet the Coaches:
***Coach Evans***
***C
oach Brock***
***Coach Walker***
"one who doesn't make time for
exercise will eventually have to make time for illness"
This is my 2nd year at
Prattville Intermediate, and my 3rd year teaching. I am married and have 1
wonderful son who is 1 1/2 years old. I enjoy running and spending time with
my family in my spare time. My favorite sport to watch is college football (I
am a die-hard
ALABAMA fan). My favorite
sport to play is basketball. I am looking forward to another great year at
P.I.! Go COugars!
5 Great Reasons Your
Child Should Get Active- TODAY:
1- To Fight Obesity
Nearly 25 million U. S.
children are
overweight or at risk of
becoming overweight.
The percentage of obese kids
has tripled since 1980.
2- To Prevent Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is no longer
known as "Adult Onset Diabetes" because
more and more obese children
are developing this condition,
which is strongly linked to
inactivity and fatty diets.
3- To live Longer
People who exercise
regularly lead healthier lives- and
unfit children are more
likely to become out-of-shape adults.
The institute of Medicine
predicts that today's kids will be
the first generation in
history to die younger than their parents.
4- To Build a stronger
body
Physical activity isn't just
good for the heart.
It helps build strong bones
and muscles, improves motor skills
and coordination, reduces
weight, lowers blood pressure, and boosts a child's mood.
5- To be a happier kid
Many overweight children
have low self-esteem, in part because they get
teased about their
appearance and have a harder time making friends.
Overweight children that are
sensitive about their weight may be driven to eat
even more and to avoid
exercise- especially if he/she is sensitive about his/her athletic ability.
In order to help improve the health and
wellness of our students, we are establishing an AT HOME
exercise program in which students can engage in exercises at home, fill out
their Exercise Sheet, have a parent sign their sheet, and turn it in on
Mondays. We will give prizes away periodically to students who complete their
Exericse Sheets. Please encourage your student to take part in this program.
The Exercise Sheets will be given out Monday, Aug. 21 at P. E.
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