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PLAY 60…GET FIT FOR ACADEMIC REASONS

Posted by on Nov 29, 2010 in academics, active living research, NFL, NFL Play 60, physical activity, Play 60 | 0 comments

If you watched any NFL Football this weekend, you could not miss it. The NFL’s “Play 60” logo is emblazoned on every NFL field and scoreboard.  During TV broadcasts, “Play 60” commercials appear about four times a game. The NFL’s “Play 60” program challenges kids to be physically active for 60 minutes-a-day doing anything they love…as long as they are moving.  Both individuals and schools are challenged to get involved. The purpose is twofold.  Certainly...

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