2012 Shape of the Nation Report

With health threats from overweight and obesity still looming, physical activity in schools continues to be a hot button. How do U.S. children rank when it comes to physical education and exercise? Here are some highlights from the 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA:

• 14% of students did not participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day during the 7 days before the survey.
• 71% of students were physically active at least 60 minutes per day on fewer than 7 days during the 7 days before the survey.
• 48% of students did not attend physical education classes in an average week when they were in school.
• 69% of students did not attend physical education classes daily when they were in school.
• 32% of students watched television 3 or more hours per day on an average school day.
• 31% of students used computers 3 or more hours per day on an average school day.