Source: David Dzewaltowski, 785-532-7795, dadx@k-state.edu
Website:http://www.k-state.edu/media/mediaguide/bios/dzewaltowskibio.html
Pronouncer: Dzewaltowski is JEY-ull-tau-skee
News release prepared by: Beth Bohn, 785-532-1544, bbohn@k-state.edu
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
Time to get moving: Researcher recommends physical 1xbet online sports betting be part of school day, after-school programs
MANHATTAN -- Along with reading, writing and arithmetic, do you know if physical 1xbet online sports betting will be a big part of your child's school day? What about after school and on weekends -- is your child getting enough physical 1xbet online sports betting ?
According to guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, children ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes or more of physical 1xbet online sports betting a day. That means, says a Kansas State University child physical 1xbet online sports betting expert, that schools should be providing a minimum of 30 minutes during the school day for physical education and/or recess. The same holds true for after-school programs.
"Emerging evidence shows that children do better in school if they have opportunities to be physically active," said David Dzewaltowski, professor and head of the university's department of kinesiology. "Many children do not have opportunities to be active before or after school, so the school day is vitally important. Our work has shown that schools can reverse the trend for increased childhood obesity if they focus on providing 1xbet online sports betting , especially to those who are most in need."
Dzewaltowski is director of the Youth Health Behavior Research Laboratory at Kansas State University, which provides the Healthy Opportunities for Physical 1xbet online sports betting and Nutrition -- or HOP'N -- research and programs. HOP'N looks at strategies to promote healthy eating and physical 1xbet online sports betting in children.
Health and Human Services says most of the 60 minutes of daily physical 1xbet online sports betting recommended for children and adolescents should be in moderate or vigorous intensity aerobic activities, which should be done at least three days a week. Muscle strengthening and bone strengthening activities should each be part of physical 1xbet online sports betting requirements at least three days a week as well.
Physical 1xbet online sports betting shouldn't stop when the school day ends. If your child is in an after-school program, Dzewaltowski said it is important that it provides at least 30 minutes of physical 1xbet online sports betting a day.
"Look for programs that provide 1xbet online sports betting in the form of free play. If they provide structured 1xbet online sports betting , examine how much time is spent in actual 1xbet online sports betting ," Dzewaltowski said, adding that it's important the personnel providing the 1xbet online sports betting know what they are doing.
"Our research has shown that physical 1xbet online sports betting leaders have to be well trained to provide structured 1xbet online sports betting or these programs are better off just letting kids play," he said. "Poorly led 1xbet online sports betting often results in children just standing in line or playing elimination games where the fitter kids play more and leave the unfit kids standing on the sidelines."
Many parents get their kids involved in a youth sport after school. Dzewaltowski says that while youth sports can provide a great physical 1xbet online sports betting experience, there is a wide variability in the quality of these programs. Leading a youth sport program is a difficult task and requires a lot of skill.
"Many youth sport coaches are parent volunteers or part-time, paid coaches who have little education in the sport. If they do have some certification, it often is little more than a few workshops," Dzewaltowski said.
It's important for parents to recognize when their child has a coach without the necessary skills to appropriately create a program that positively develops their child or promotes 1xbet online sports betting .
"Across youth sport there are great coaches at promoting physical 1xbet online sports betting at every level, and there are less effective coaches at every level," he said. "Parents need to watch practice and be very critical of what is going on. Ideally, every team sport practice should typically include an active warm-up, individual 1xbet online sports betting , small group activities and then large group activities, regardless of the team sport. This allows for more involvement of all kids rather than just some kids."
Some things to look for in your child's after-school program or sports practice include:
* The amount of time spent actually being physically active at a moderate to vigorous level. Dzewaltowski said this should be more than 50 percent of the total practice time.
* The amount of time children stand in line or on the sideline. Watch to see if the coaches waste a lot of time getting practice started, transitioning between sessions and providing instruction while kids are standing.
* Does the coach break up the group into smaller groups so the ratio of children to the ball is closer to one ball to four kids, rather than 10 kids to one ball?
* Does the coach use physical 1xbet online sports betting as a punishment?
* If you spend more time driving your child to his or her competition, such as a soccer or baseball game, than the child is actually participating, evaluate if your child is in the correct program -- especially if the child is in elementary school.
Another way Dzewaltowski suggests to get more physical 1xbet online sports betting in your child's day is to look for opportunities for active transportation to and from school and programs. Consider walking or biking to school in groups and with an adult coming along for safety of younger children.
When it comes to weekends or for children who are home-schooled, getting outside can be a strong influence on physical 1xbet online sports betting . Dzewaltowski said to consider active recreation opportunities that promote lifelong endeavors, such as fishing and camping, as well as sports such as biking, swimming and golf that families can do together.
"It is important to encourage young people to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable and that offer variety," Dzewaltowski said.
More information about physical 1xbet online sports betting guidelines for children is available at http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx.
