Improve the well-being of children, prevent childhood obesity and promote the integration of all students through one hour of physical education daily before classes begin. This is the measure that the Government of Andalusia intends to implement in the schools and institutes of its community.
And is that 23% of Andalusian children are overweight, almost one in four children, so it is important to stop it with measures that promote a healthy lifestyle.
One hour of daily sport before classes start
In order to combat childhood obesity and overweight (which worldwide has multiplied by 10 in the last 40 years), Javier Imbroda, Minister of Education and Sports of the Government of Andalusia, has announced measures related to sports that They will be held in community colleges and institutes.
The most remarkable and striking is the weight that you want to give to the subject of Physical Education, through the creation of sports centers in all schools and the implementation of one hour of daily sport at the beginning of the school day.
In Babies and more Why should more physical education hours be carried out in schools? In this way, it is intended to improve the health and well-being of students, prevent obesity and overweight, and promote social integration and gender equality through of sport.Although parents should be the first to encourage physical activity in our children, it is important that from school also accompany them in the same direction. And it is urgent to take measures to curb child overweight, which is already a reality among 40% of Spanish children.
Andalusia is one of the most autonomous communities worried about fighting overweight and obesity. Not surprisingly, last year he took an important step prohibiting the sale in bakery and soft drinks schools of more than 200 calories.
Because to fight against obesity, considered as the "epidemic of the 21st century", it is necessary lead a healthy lifestyle from an early age, that includes both a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits and physical exercise.
But doing sports not only helps to improve the physical well-being of children, but also the emotional one, promoting learning, favoring relaxation and concentration, and helping to prevent bullying.
Other educational measures that are planned to be implemented
But in addition to the promotion of daily sports among students, the Andalusian Minister of Education considers that in his community there is an "educational emergency situation", which requires measures that help improve the preparation of students and teachers.
Among them, I would highlight the mastery of English by teachers to participate in bilingual programs and the creation of a summer educational reinforcement program, which will be launched in July. This is intended to combat school dropout, facilitate family reconciliation and strengthen math, reading and English skills. The program is prepared to accommodate 100,000 students.
Via The Spanish
