Physical activity helps young students grow strong in mind and body. They gain new skills through movement and start believing in their potential. As a matter of fact, sports support mental health through better focus and reduced stress. Active students laugh more, feel better, and enjoy school in a stronger way. Their early wins shape future engagement in fitness and school activities. Confidence rises because they see progress with practice. Above all, participation brings

The first hit rarely lands clean. The ball glances off the frame, the sound too sharp, the bounce too slow. But there is movement, and in that movement something begins. Racquet sports, at their simplest, ask a child to try again, to find rhythm where there was none,to meet effort with control. Through that slow pattern of failure and adjustment, racquet sports build confidence and resilience long before young athletes notice it happening. Confidence does not appear all at on

Many parents struggle to reduce screen time without daily battles. A practical solution is to build active routines that replace screen time with fun, shared movement. Active habits improve focus, health, and family connection while easing reliance on screens. Children thrive when activity becomes part of their normal day. With a few creative changes, parents can turn passive screen moments into lively opportunities for movement, play, and real connection. Why Regular Physica

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PHIT America is recognized as the leading non-profit organization working to promote physical activity in schools across the U.S. Learn...

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There’s a chemistry coursing through us, something primal, fundamental, a script older than our language. Endorphins – those...

Mr. Jose Luis (JL) Martinez has joined PHIT America as the local PHIT America Brownsville Healthy Kids Representative. JL will work with...

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Photo: Physical fitness and its positive effects on anxiety are important for kids and their well-being. Anxiety disorders affect...

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PHIT America is pleased to announce Whitney Self, one of the newest member of PHIT America's Champion Advisory Team, joining...

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by James Hambel, PS 457 The Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders, Bronx, NY I am very fortunate to have been given an opportunity to share...

KaSandra Gehrke, Professional Pickleball Tour Player and former PE Teacher, is the new program expert for PHIT America’s PLAY PICKLEBALL...

by Sean Glynn, Allamanda Elementary School, Palm Beach Gardens, FL PHIT America is a national non-profit that is determined to provide...

Dr. Erica Armijo has 25 years of experience teaching Physical & Health Education K-12 setting to include the past 17 years in elementary school in El Paso Texas. . She has coached at the high school level as well as taught at university level for several years. She has leadership roles in her state association TAHPERD. Along with being a National Trainer for OPEN PHYS ED. Dr. Armijo plans professional developments , writes curriculum, presents numerous professional developmen

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