Mrs. Martinez - Physical Education

WHY IS JUMP ROPE FOR HEART AND

HOOPS FOR HEART IMPORTANT?  

• Heart disease and stroke are America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers and touch all or our lives.
• More than 9.2 million children and adolescents (ages 6-19) are considered overweight or obese based on the 95th percentile or higher body mass index (BMI)
• Obesity increases a person’s risk for heart disease, Type II diabetes, stroke and many other chronic illnesses and leads to higher healthcare costs.

• Regular periods of moderate to vigorous physical activity enhance the health, academic performance, attitudes and classroom behavior of children.  The American Heart Association recommends 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day for children.