State
Maryland
Category
Wellness Policy
Category
Wellness Policy
Category
Wellness Policy
Category
Wellness Policy
State law recommends that school districts adopt local wellness policies.
Maryland Code 7-409 Physical Education program
7) The Advisory Council shall:
- (i) Develop and coordinate programs in collaboration with public schools to educate students regarding the importance of:
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- Physical activity and physical movement;
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- The relationship of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle and improved fitness;
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- The relationship between healthy eating, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight; and
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- The value of physical activity and its relationship to improved academic achievement and stress reduction;
- (ii) Identify promising health and physical education practices in the State;
- (iii) Build a network of health and physical education professionals to share information and strengthen partnerships;
- (iv) Support successful health and physical education programs in the State and encourage the expansion of those programs; and
- (v) Consult with organizations represented on the Advisory Council as appropriate.
Policy Type
Statute
Source
Maryland Code 7-409 Physical Education program
7) The Advisory Council shall:
- (i) Develop and coordinate programs in collaboration with public schools to educate students regarding the importance of:
-
- Physical activity and physical movement;
-
- The relationship of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle and improved fitness;
-
- The relationship between healthy eating, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight; and
-
- The value of physical activity and its relationship to improved academic achievement and stress reduction;
- (ii) Identify promising health and physical education practices in the State;
- (iii) Build a network of health and physical education professionals to share information and strengthen partnerships;
- (iv) Support successful health and physical education programs in the State and encourage the expansion of those programs; and
- (v) Consult with organizations represented on the Advisory Council as appropriate.
Policy Type
Statute
Source