S.Res. 516

A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

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III

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 516

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 17, 2018

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Thune) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week.

Whereas according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight adults, and are at an increased risk for chronic disease, disability, and death;

Whereas the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans of the Department of Health and Human Services recommend that children and adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day;

Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—

(1)

only 27 percent of high school students engage in 60 minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; and

(2)

14 percent of high school students do not engage in 60 or more minutes of any kind of physical activity;

Whereas the people of the United States can work together to provide a supportive and active learning environment to prepare children and adolescents to lead healthy and physically active lives; and

Whereas Congress strongly supports efforts to increase physical activity among youth and increase participation of youth in sports: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week;

(2)

recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents; and

(3)

encourages school districts—

(A)

to implement physical education programs and classes;

(B)

to provide professional development to educators relating to physical health and wellness;

(C)

to work with community partners to provide opportunities to children and adolescents for physical activities before and after school, and during the summer months; and

(D)

to promote district-wide mental and physical health and wellness.