Benefits of physical activity are numerous and absolutely vital for children, just as one old saying goes “In a healthy body, healthy mind”.
Regular physical activity not only develops healthy bones, joints, and muscles, but it fends off obesity and improves academic performance. Furthermore, it offers opportunities to socialize and learn valuable new skills. An American organization that fights against childhood obesity, has made a useful and interesting infographic that addresses precisely this issue – explaining what are the benefits of physical activity in school:
http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/healthy-body-healthy-mind-the-benefits-of-physical-activity-in-school/
